This bill aims to revise the commercial driver's license law to ensure compliance with federal requirements. It mandates that the Department of Justice conduct queries of the Entry-Level Driver Training Provider Registry and the Commercial Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse under specific conditions. Additionally, the bill requires the Department to take certain actions based on the results of these queries, thereby enhancing the regulatory framework surrounding commercial driving.

The legislation also includes provisions for rulemaking authority and amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 61-5- and 61-14-202. These amendments are intended to streamline processes and improve the oversight of commercial drivers, ensuring that state laws align with federal standards. The bill outlines effective dates for the new regulations, emphasizing the urgency of implementing these changes.

Statutes affected:
SB0047_1.pdf: 61-5-110
SB0047_2.pdf: 61-5-110
SB0047_3.pdf: 61-5-110
SB0047_4.pdf: 61-5-110
Amended: 61-5-110, 61-14-202
Introduced: 61-5-110