House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to clarify the limitations on the powers of local governments in Montana, specifically regarding their ability to impose additional licensing or permitting requirements. The bill amends Section 7-1-111 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to explicitly prohibit local government units with self-government powers from requiring additional professional or occupational licensing, permitting, or authorization when the state is the original issuer of such licenses, permits, or authorizations. This prohibition is subject to exceptions where state law expressly authorizes such actions or where a state agency has delegated the authority to the local government.

In addition to the main provisions, the bill includes a new section that establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval. The amendments also remove certain phrases from the existing law, streamlining the language to enhance clarity regarding the limitations on local government powers. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that local governments do not impose unnecessary regulatory burdens that could conflict with state-issued licenses and permits.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-1-111
HB0594_1(1): 7-1-111
HB0594_1(2): 7-1-111
HB0594_1(3): 7-1-111
HB0594_1(4): 7-1-111
HB0594_1: 7-1-111
HB0594_2(1): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(10): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(11): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(12): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(2): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(3): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(4): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(5): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(6): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(7): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(8): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(9): 7-1-111
HB0594_2: 7-1-111
HB0594_3(1): 7-1-111
HB0594_3: 7-1-111