Mr. Chairman:

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

Signed: ____________________________

Representative Kelly McCarthy

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

1. Page A-7: Department of Commerce.

Following: line 1

Insert: "j. Montana Economic Growth and Opportunity Program (Restricted/Biennial) "

Insert: "250,000 250,000"   [State Special Fund FY 18 FY 19]

2. Page A-7.

Following: line 18

Insert: "Montana Economic Growth and Opportunity Program may be used only to provide grants to entities that address employment barriers through coaching and advocacy, develop participate skills in managing personal finances, or develop a skilled workforce within the community."

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Explanation - This amendment creates the Montana Economic Growth and Opportunity Program within the Department of Commerce. State special revenues are from the interest and income fund for the Big Sky economic development trust fund.