House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise Montana's driver's license laws by expanding the exemption for out-of-state driver's licenses to include driving privilege cards issued exclusively to individuals unlawfully present in the United States. The bill mandates the Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of Justice to establish rules that identify the classes of licenses and cards issued by other states specifically for this demographic. Additionally, the bill reorganizes existing department rulemaking regarding driver's licenses and provides new rulemaking authority to enhance the regulatory framework. The bill amends Sections 61-5-104 and 61-14-201 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include various provisions, such as the requirement for the department to adopt rules governing grace periods for renewals, standards for driver's license examinations, and the issuance of restricted learner and hardship licenses. It also introduces a new section on severability, ensuring that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining valid parts will still be enforceable. Overall, the bill seeks to clarify and modernize the state's approach to driver's licensing, particularly concerning individuals unlawfully present in the country.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_1(1): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_1(2): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_1(3): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_1(4): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_1(5): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_1: 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_2(1): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_2(2): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_2(3): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_2(4): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_2(5): 61-5-104, 61-14-201
HB0469_2: 61-5-104, 61-14-201