Friday Update

Brothers and Sisters, just wanted to keep you up to date on some of happenings in Helena this week. On Tuesday, I testified on the Right to Work bill there were six proponents and 25 Opponents. The committee acted quickly and TABLED this BAD BILL the same day 7 to 5, with Sen. Roy Brown and Sen. Don Steinbesser voting with the Democrats to table.

Yesterday we had SB 373 in Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs, this bill pitted Fire Fighters against Fire Fighters which is always uncomfortable in front of committee. Kurt, myself, Rick, Matt, Chass, Jason and MPERA testifed in OPPOSITION to this bill. We had a good hearing with good questions from the committee, and at this time feel comfortable.

Today, we testified on our Presumptive Bill, the sponsor did an outstanding job, as diid Joe Sands, Matt Norby, Chass Perkins and Chad Nicholson. We were opposed by the State Fund and insurance companies and MMIA. Don Judge, also did a good job testifying on our behalf.

As always, if you have any questions, give us a call!

Stay Safe, Doug

Posted on 2/13/2009 11:54:52 AM