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Committee advances SB 555 and HB 502, confirms multiple board appointments; tables SB 556
Summary
The Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee confirmed several governor appointees to professional licensing boards, advanced SB 555 (online gambling enforcement) and HB 502 (allied health board consolidation), and tabled SB 556 after a failed roll-call vote.
In a full morning docket, the committee considered multiple bills and dozens of governor appointments. Key outcomes:
- SB 555 (online gambling): Committee adopted an amendment removing cryptocurrency references and passed the bill as amended to the Senate floor. Supporters said the measure targets offshore, unlicensed platforms and protects licensed Montana businesses; DOJ asked…
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