Maddy summaryHB 824 proposed to allow vehicle owners in Montana to display a county number decal on their personalized license plates. The bill would amend Section 61-3-403 of the Montana Code Annotated to explicitly permit this option. This change would affect individuals who choose personalized plates and desire to include a county identifier.
Maddy summaryHB 384 revises the eligibility dates for individuals seeking licensure as speech-language pathology assistants or audiology assistants. It directly affects applicants who qualify based on prior unlicensed work experience. The bill extends the deadline for providing evidence of this unlicensed service from January 1, 2024, to July 15, 2025. This change allows more time for individuals with prior experience to meet the licensing requirements set by the board. Licensure for those qualifying under this provision will be retroactive to when board rules for equivalency were met.
Maddy summaryHB 497 revises the qualifications for journeyman and residential electrician licenses in Montana. The bill allows applicants to qualify by completing an approved apprenticeship program or a substantially equivalent program in the electrical trade. It removes the option for applicants to qualify through a training program conducted by a bona fide union or trade association. These changes directly affect individuals seeking to obtain these electrical licenses and the State Electrical Board responsible for their certification.
