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Committee considers extending hearing deadline for Class D garbage hauler cases

2129147 · January 14, 2025
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Summary

The Senate Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 22, which would extend the statutory deadline for scheduling hearings in Class D motor carrier (garbage hauler) disputes from 60 to 90 days so parties and the Public Service Commission can complete discovery and secure counsel.

Helena — The Montana Senate Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 22, a bill from Senator Daniel Zolnikov that would lengthen the deadline for scheduling hearings in Class D motor carrier (garbage hauler) cases from 60 days to 90 days.

Senator Daniel Zolnikov, sponsor and chair of the committee, said the bill "seeks to lengthen the deadline for setting a…

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