The bill amends Section 39-8-202 of the Montana Code Annotated to eliminate the requirement for fingerprint background checks for applicants seeking licensure as professional employer organizations (PEOs). Specifically, it removes the stipulation that applicants and any controlling persons must submit fingerprints for criminal background checks by the Montana Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, the bill deletes the requirement for applicants to demonstrate good moral character and business integrity through background checks, which previously included a definition of "good moral character."

In place of the deleted requirements, the bill introduces new information that applicants must provide, including the trade name, taxpayer identification number, and addresses of the business's principal place of business and any other offices in the state. It also requires a list of names under which the applicant has operated in previous years, along with background information on controlling persons as required by the department. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the application process for PEOs by reducing regulatory burdens associated with background checks.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-8-202
HB0254_1(1): 39-8-202
HB0254_1(2): 39-8-202
HB0254_1(3): 39-8-202
HB0254_1(4): 39-8-202
HB0254_1(5): 39-8-202
HB0254_1(6): 39-8-202
HB0254_1(7): 39-8-202
HB0254_1: 39-8-202
HB0254_X(1): 39-8-202
HB0254_X(2): 39-8-202
HB0254_X(3): 39-8-202
HB0254_X(4): 39-8-202
HB0254_X: 39-8-202