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Lawmakers consider standard definition for 'substantial equivalency' to speed licensure
Summary
House Bill 246 would define 'substantial equivalency' across Montana's licensing code so boards and the Department of Labor apply consistent standards to out‑of‑state qualifications, aiming to reduce time-to-license and help employers recruit.
Representative Ed Buttrey presented House Bill 246 to create a single statutory definition of "substantial equivalency" for Montana's occupational licensing system so boards and department programs use a consistent standard when evaluating out-of-state qualifications.
Commissioner Sarah Swanson told the committee the issue was central to debate over prior licensing reforms and that stakeholders…
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