Mr. Chairman:

I move to amend House Bill 2 (second reading copy -- yellow).

Signed: ____________________________

Representative Seth Berglee


And, that such amendments to House Bill 2 (second reading copy -- yellow) read as follows:


1. Page E-7: .

Following: line 23

Insert: "b. Implementation of HB 102 (RST/OTO)" 

Insert: "1,000,000"[General Fund FY22]



2. Page E-9: .

Following: line 19

Insert: "Implementation of HB 102 is restricted to the provision of full implementation of open and concealed carry of firearms on the Montana University System campuses, including but not limited to firearms training, metal detectors for events, gun safes for campus resident housing, or awareness campaigns. If the Montana University System files a lawsuit contesting the legality of HB 102, Implementation of HB 102 is void."


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Explanation - This amendment provides a one-time-only, restricted appropriation of $1,000,000 in FY 2022 for the Appropriation Distribution Program in the Commissioner of Higher Education. This amendment also includes language that makes this appropriation void if the Montana University System files a lawsuit contesting the legality of HB 102.