HB 336 Montana House · 2025 Regular Session

Provide for apprenticeship programs for certain license types

HB 336 establishes an alternative pathway for individuals to obtain professional licenses in various occupations through apprenticeship programs. It requires state boards and programs to grant licenses to applicants who successfully complete a nationally recognized apprenticeship in their field. This applies to a wide range of professions, including barbers, cosmetologists, addiction counselors, licensed practical nurses, plumbers, and electricians. Applicants pursuing licensure via an apprenticeship must still meet the same examination and fee requirements as those who complete traditional educational programs.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Signed May 5, 2025
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What changed between versions

HB0336_1(10).pdf HB0336_X.pdf · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, changing the header from a draft version to the official enrolled bill. The substantive policy content regarding apprenticeship licensure for various professions remains identical to the previous draft, with no changes to eligibility criteria, fees, or program requirements.
Scope change
None; the bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Updated the document header to reflect the final enrolled status and removed draft versioning numbers.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025 · House Mar 1, 2025

How they voted

463
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Apr 9, 2025
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican32
28 Yea 3 Nay 1
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
39
Key actions
9
Committee
6
May 1, 2025
Signed into law
(H) Signed by Governor
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
Apr 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (46-3-1)
senate
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
upper
Mar 1, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (97-0-3)
house
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Curtis Schomer
Curtis Schomer
RRepublican
MT
48