The bill amends Section 69-12-321 of the Montana Code Annotated to extend the timeline for hearings on applications for motor carrier certificates. Specifically, it changes the deadline for scheduling a hearing from 60 days to 90 days after the receipt of a protest or hearing request. This adjustment aims to provide more time for the commission to address applications and ensure that all interested parties have the opportunity to participate in the process.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which a public hearing may be waived for certain motor carrier applications. It allows for the denial of applications without a public hearing if the commission's records indicate that public convenience and necessity do not require the proposed service, unless the applicant can demonstrate that significant changes have occurred since the last public investigation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 69-12-321
SB0022_1(1): 69-12-321
SB0022_1(2): 69-12-321
SB0022_1(3): 69-12-321
SB0022_1(4): 69-12-321
SB0022_1(5): 69-12-321
SB0022_1(6): 69-12-321
SB0022_1(7): 69-12-321
SB0022_1: 69-12-321
SB0022_2: 69-12-321
SB0022_X(1): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(10): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(2): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(3): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(4): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(5): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(6): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(7): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(8): 69-12-321
SB0022_X(9): 69-12-321
SB0022_X: 69-12-321