The bill aims to streamline the operations of professional licensing boards in Montana by eliminating the requirement for individual board seals and standardizing document authentication processes. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to remove references to seals and to clarify the powers and duties of various boards. For instance, the amendments include the removal of language that mandates the use of a seal for authentication of documents and proceedings, thereby simplifying the administrative processes for licensing boards. Additionally, the bill introduces changes to ensure that the language used in the statutes is consistent and clear, such as replacing "upon" with "on" and "shall" with "must" in certain contexts.

Furthermore, the bill repeals multiple sections of the MCA that are deemed redundant or conflicting, thereby consolidating the legal framework governing professional licensing boards. This includes the repeal of provisions related to the organization and seal of the boards, which are no longer necessary under the new standardized approach. By eliminating these redundancies and clarifying responsibilities, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of professional licensing in Montana, ultimately benefiting both the boards and the individuals seeking licensure.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(1): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(10): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(11): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(12): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(13): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(14): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(15): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(2): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(3): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(4): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(5): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(6): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(7): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(8): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1(9): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_1: 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_X(1): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_X(2): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_X(3): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_X(4): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_X(5): 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201
SB0227_X: 37-3-301, 37-10-202, 37-13-201, 37-13-304, 37-15-202, 37-18-305, 37-24-202, 37-50-201, 37-51-201, 37-66-303, 37-68-201