House Labor Committee hears whistleblower bill

HELENA — Members of the House Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Monday about a bill that would protect and reward whistleblowers who report  possible securities fraud.

The Whistleblower Award and Protection Act would help people bring information to the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance.

Lynne Egan is the Deputy Commissioner of Securities and Insurance at the Montana State Auditor’s office. She said the bill could help people report fraud to the state.