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Feb 4, 2021
HELENA Lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Thursday that would force a person applying to become an adult’s legal guardian to explain to a court why a less intrusive option wouldn’t work.
Sen. Mary McNally, D-Billings, is the bill’s sponsor. She explained how guardianship works during the hearing on Senate Bill 31, saying guardianship proceedings are the process where a person gives up their civil and constitutional rights, effectively becoming a minor in the eyes of the law. It is a last resort for aging adults or young adults who would be unable to take care of themselves in any capacity.
Montana lawmakers have set the first rough outline for state health department spending at about a billion dollars less than the agency’s current budget. A
Montana lawmakers have set the first rough outline for state health department spending at about a billion dollars less than the agency’s current budget. A