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LC 2735

Revise Montana board laws

2025 Regular Session

Proposed revision of Montana licensing boards' laws to reshape governance, licensure, and enforcement; but the draft died in process, so no changes take effect.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2735

Summary of Montana LC 2735 — Revise Montana board laws

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 2735
  • Title: Revise Montana board laws
  • Subject: Professions and Occupations generally; State Government
  • Introduced: December 11, 2024
  • Classification: bill
  • Status: Draft Died in Process
  • Recent legislative action: 2025-05-27 — (LC) Draft Died in Process; 2024-12-11 — (LC) Drafter Assigned; 2024-12-11 — (LC) Draft On Hold

LC 2735 is a proposed Montana measure described by its title as a revision of laws governing boards related to professions and occupations. The available information does not include the bill text or a statement of specific changes.

What the bill appears to address (based on the title)

  • The bill would "revise Montana board laws," indicating changes to statutes that govern professional licensing and regulatory boards (e.g., boards overseeing professions and occupations in Montana).
  • Potential areas typically affected by board-law revisions (though not confirmed without text):
    • Board structure and governance (appointment processes, terms, qualifications)
    • Licensure and credentialing requirements
    • disciplinary authority and procedures
    • Rulemaking, enforcement, and sanctions
    • Sunset reviews, reporting, and transparency
    • Funding and budgeting for regulatory boards
    • Open meetings and public participation requirements

Because the actual text is not provided, the specific provisions, scope, and which boards or professions would be impacted remain unknown.

Who would be affected

  • Licensing boards and regulatory agencies within Montana
  • Professional licensees and applicants across professions and occupations
  • State government entities involved in governance, oversight, and enforcement of professional standards
  • Professional associations and industry groups interacting with licensing boards

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: December 11, 2024
  • Draft status history:
    • December 11, 2024: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
    • May 27, 2025: Draft Died in Process
  • “Died in Process” suggests the bill did not advance through the legislative process and did not become law. Specific committee actions, amendments, or floor votes are not available from the provided information.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Because the bill did not proceed, no statutory changes would take effect as a result of LC 2735.
  • If revived or reintroduced with similar language, stakeholders would want to review the exact provisions to assess impacts on licensing timelines, board governance, enforcement, and regulatory complexity.
  • For the public: any future revisions could affect how licensees are regulated, how complaints are handled, and how boards operate.

Next steps for readers

  • Obtain the full text of LC 2735 from the Montana Legislature’s website or the Legislative Counsel’s database to review the exact provisions.
  • Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments in future sessions.
  • Contact the bill sponsor or Legislative Information Bureau for clarification on intended changes and affected boards.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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