Bill bolstering Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force becomes Law

While Montana is one of only a few states to have a dedicated Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force, the inability of that organization to accept funding has hamstrung its efforts. [Pictured members listed below] *

That will soon change thanks to a new state law. 

Brought by Rep. Tyson Running Wolf, D-Browning, House Bill 83 establishes a state special revenue account, allowing the task force to receive donations, grants, gifts and other money for training, equipment and operational expenses. The bill also appropriates $1 in state funding to get the new account started. 

HB 83 sailed through the House and Senate and was signed into law Thursday by the governor. It takes effect July 1.