The bill revises laws concerning professional licensing board appointments in Montana, specifically focusing on the requirements for the governor to appoint qualified board member applicants. It establishes new reporting requirements for the Department of Labor and Industry in collaboration with each licensing board. The bill amends Section 37-1-106 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to mandate that the biennial report includes a comprehensive 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 report must now include the number of board members appointed under Section 37-1-123 who continue to serve beyond their appointed terms. The report is required to be submitted to the economic affairs interim committee and the office of budget and program planning, ensuring greater oversight and accountability in the operations of professional licensing boards. The bill also removes the previous requirement for the governor to appoint board members within a specific timeframe, reflecting a shift in the appointment process.

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(12): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(13): 37-1-106
HB0335_2(14): 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
HB0335_3: 37-1-106
HB0335_X(1): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(10): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(11): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(12): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(2): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(3): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(4): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(5): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(6): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(7): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(8): 37-1-106
HB0335_X(9): 37-1-106
HB0335_X: 37-1-106