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This bill modifies Montana's motor carrier regulation laws by extending the timeline for hearings on motor carrier certificate applications. Specifically, the bill changes the maximum timeframe for setting a hearing from 60 to 90 days after receiving a protest or hearing request. The bill applies to Class A, Class D, and Class E motor carriers seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity. Under the revised law, when a motor carrier files an application, the Public Service Commission must provide notice to interested parties, and if a protest is filed, the commission must schedule a hearing within the new 90-day window. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow the commission to act on applications without a hearing if no protests are received, and preserves rules about who can protest applications and under what circumstances. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and are intended to provide more flexibility in the motor carrier certification process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/20251/LC0245