Policy Proposals

The State Human Resources Division (State HR), Department of Administration, proposes substantial changes to the Meal Allowances section of the Travel Policy. The proposed changes only apply to Meal Allowances. The remaining sections of the Travel Policy remain unchanged.

Substantive changes to Meal Allowances include:

• Added night-shift meal hours as authorized by HB 769.
• Established a time frame for night-shift.
  • Night-shift hours apply when a majority of an employee’s work hours are between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Clarified meal allowance examples.
• Updated for grammar and clarity.

Interested persons may submit their comments or suggestions on the proposed action either electronically or in writing, no later than 5 p.m., September 26, 2025, to the following:

Heidi Greenback or Lisa Coligan
State Human Resources Division
Department of Administration
125 N Roberts, Room 125
PO Box 200127
Helena MT 59620
Fax:  (406) 444-0703
Email: statehr@mt.gov 

The Department of Administration will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact Heidi Greenback no later than 5 p.m., September 24, 2025, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation needed.