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, as well as the associated processes for handling criminal conviction histories.

In place of the deleted requirements, the bill introduces new provisions that require applicants to provide specific business information, such as trade names, taxpayer identification numbers, and addresses of business locations. It also mandates that applicants disclose the names and backgrounds of controlling persons without the need for a criminal background check. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the application process for PEOs by reducing regulatory burdens while still requiring essential business information for licensure.

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(5): 39-8-202
HB0254_X: 39-8-202