The bill amends Section 37-1-101 of the Montana Code Annotated to grant the Department of Labor and Industry the authority to establish procedural rules for contested administrative cases. This includes the adoption of uniform rules for all boards and department programs, specifically to establish procedures for contested cases. Additionally, the bill mandates compliance with public notice requirements, allowing for the posting of only the licensee's name and the fact that a hearing is being held on a publicly available website prior to decisions that may lead to the suspension or revocation of a license. The bill also outlines various duties of the Department of Labor and Industry, such as providing administrative services to boards, investigating complaints, and monitoring board cash balances. It emphasizes the need for the department to standardize policies and procedures, issue licenses within specified timelines, and review the operational efficiency of boards. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the licensing process while ensuring that the department can effectively manage contested cases.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-1-101
HB0261_1(1): 37-1-101
HB0261_1(2): 37-1-101
HB0261_1(3): 37-1-101
HB0261_1(4): 37-1-101
HB0261_1(5): 37-1-101
HB0261_1(6): 37-1-101
HB0261_1: 37-1-101
HB0261_X(1): 37-1-101
HB0261_X(2): 37-1-101
HB0261_X(3): 37-1-101
HB0261_X(4): 37-1-101
HB0261_X(5): 37-1-101
HB0261_X: 37-1-101