The bill revises laws related to professional licensing board appointments in Montana. It removes the requirement for the governor to appoint a qualified board member applicant within a specific timeframe and establishes new reporting requirements. The bill amends Section 37-1-106 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to mandate that the department, in cooperation with each licensing board, prepares a biennial report that includes a summary of board activities, goals, financial breakdowns, licensing statistics, complaints and their resolutions, the number of licenses revoked or suspended, and any legislative or court actions affecting the board.

Additionally, the amended section requires the report to include the number of board members appointed under Section 37-1-123 who continue to serve after their appointed term has expired. The report must be submitted to the economic affairs interim committee and the office of budget and program planning, aligning with existing legislative requirements. This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the operations of professional licensing boards in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-1-123
HB0335_1(1): 37-1-123
HB0335_1(2): 37-1-123
HB0335_1(3): 37-1-123
HB0335_1(4): 37-1-123
HB0335_1(5): 37-1-123
HB0335_1: 37-1-123
HB0335_2(1): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(10): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(11): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(2): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(3): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(4): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(5): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(6): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(7): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(8): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(9): 37-1-106
HB0335_2: 37-1-106