Bill > SB51

This bill revises the registration requirements for telecommunications providers in Montana by modifying the existing law governing how these providers must register with the state's Public Service Commission (PSC). The bill streamlines the registration process by reducing the amount of detailed information providers must submit, including removing requirements to provide specific details about parent companies, addresses, telephone numbers, and past formal actions. The bill maintains core registration requirements such as provider name, contact information, and general service descriptions, while giving the PSC more flexibility to waive certain documentation requirements. Importantly, the bill adds a new provision requiring the PSC to adopt rules for implementing the registration process and mandates that providers report any judgments or penalties from other jurisdictions that might impact their ability to provide communications services in Montana. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, allowing the PSC to quickly update its telecommunications provider registration procedures. The changes appear designed to simplify the registration process while maintaining essential regulatory oversight of telecommunications service providers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0249