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Senate concurs in bill creating contingent litigation fund for occupational licensing boards amid debate over fairness
Summary
House Bill 227 would establish a contingent litigation fund, financed by licensees, for occupational licensing boards; supporters said it stabilizes license fees, opponents argued it forces licensees to bankroll litigation and may raise constitutional concerns.
House Bill 227, which creates a contingent litigation fund for certain occupational licensing boards and programs, was concurred in by the Montana Senate on March 31 after floor debate about its structure and fairness.
Senator Gillespie, carrying the measure, described it as a modest, pre‑funded insurance mechanism: the bill authorizes a contingency fund to be used for litigation costs above a threshold (for example, litigation that exceeds $15,000) and allows boards…
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