Rep. Mary Caferro

Primary HB 881

Vetoed · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Revise medicaid buy-in program to include children with disabilities

Maddy summaryHB 881 proposed to revise the existing Medicaid buy-in program to include children with disabilities. This would expand eligibility for the program, allowing more children with disabilities to access Medicaid services. The bill also included an appropriation and extended rulemaking authority for the relevant department to implement these changes. It aimed to amend specific sections of Montana law concerning Medicaid administration and eligibility requirements.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes specific appropriation to fund expanded Medicaid eligibility for children with disabilities, directly advancing essential public health funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid eligibility for children with disabilities, increasing healthcare access through new appropriations and policy changes.95% confidence

Vetoed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 880

Vetoed · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Establish a stabilization fund for medicaid

Maddy summaryHB 880 establishes the Medicaid Stabilization Reserve Account, a state special revenue fund designed to help maintain Medicaid benefits during state revenue shortfalls. The account would be primarily funded by transferring any unused state general fund appropriations for Medicaid at the end of a fiscal year. Funds from this account could only be appropriated by the legislature for state Medicaid matching funds after the budget director certifies a projected general fund deficit. This mechanism aims to mitigate expenditure reductions in the Medicaid program, directly affecting the stability of services for beneficiaries. The bill also includes an initial appropriation of $50,000 for state Medicaid matching funds.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Medicaid Stabilization Reserve Account using unused general fund appropriations to maintain benefits during revenue shortfalls, protecting essential program funding through fiscal management.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Medicaid Stabilization Reserve to maintain benefits during revenue shortfalls, preventing cuts to healthcare coverage and ensuring continued funding for Medicaid services.95% confidence

Vetoed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 909

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Create a technology interim committee

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Technology Interim Committee to oversee Montana's state information technology systems and review related legislation. The committee would examine long-term technology spending, evaluate how new laws apply to technology across state agencies, and monitor best practices to protect citizens' digital information. It also requires agencies to prepare detailed summaries of major technology purchases and budget requests before they are approved. The bill amends existing laws to formally establish this committee and update the list of interim committees that operate when the legislature is not in session.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring detailed budget summaries for technology purchases and establishing oversight to manage state IT spending effectively75% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates committee to oversee IT systems, review legislation, and protect citizens' digital information through spending oversight and best practices.90% confidence

died Apr 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 934

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Establish the Senior and Long-Term Care Home and Community-Based Services Access and Stabilization Act

Maddy summaryHB 934 establishes the Senior and Long-Term Care Home and Community-Based Services Access and Stabilization Act to address waiting lists for aged and disabled Montanans. It requires the Department of Public Health and Human Services to shift assisted living services from the Big Sky Waiver program to the lower-cost Community First Choice Option program by 2026, using resulting savings to serve over 300 people currently waiting for services. The bill mandates specific annual adjustments to room and board costs (e.g., tying payments to Supplemental Security Income minus $200 personal needs funds) and requires quarterly reports on program waitlists, costs, and service numbers. It appropriates $56,000 for implementation staff and includes a contingent voidness clause if federal approval is denied. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

died Apr 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 567

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Revise health insurance navigator training requirements

Signed into law May 12, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 649

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Implement rates from provider rate study

died May 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 616

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Generally revise public-private contracting of services

died May 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 728

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Provide for child support during pregnancy

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 568

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Establish safe nursing standards for hospitals

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 286

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Allow use of HEART funds for youth suicide prevention efforts

Signed into law Apr 19, 2023 0 co-sponsors