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LC 662
Overview: Bill Number: LC 662, Title: Resolution to include Montana in the radiation exposure compensation act, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: October 30, 2
Overview: Bill Number: LC 662, Title: Resolution to include Montana in the radiation exposure compensation act, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: October 30, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This resolution seeks to include the state of Montana in the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which provides financial compensation to individuals who have developed certain cancers and other serious diseases as a result of exposure to radiation from nuclear weapons testing or uranium mining.
Key Provisions:
- Urges the U.S. Congress to amend the RECA to add Montana as an eligible state
- Calls for the expansion of the RECA program to cover additional diseases and exposure pathways
- Requests that the federal government provide funding and resources to support the implementation of the RECA in Montana
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals and families in Montana who have been impacted by radiation exposure from nuclear weapons testing or uranium mining
- The state of Montana, which would benefit from the financial compensation and resources provided through the RECA program
- The federal government, which would be responsible for administering the expanded RECA program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This resolution is currently in the draft stage, having been delivered to the requester on October 30, 2024. The next steps will involve further review, stakeholder engagement, and the formal introduction of the resolution in the Montana Legislature. If passed, the resolution would then be submitted to the U.S. Congress for consideration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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