Study guardianships and conservatorships
HJ 26 is a joint resolution requesting an interim legislative study on guardianship and conservatorship issues in Montana. The study will review existing resources and examine programs in other states for training, licensing, certification, and auditing of guardians and conservators. It will also identify potential costs, funding sources, and administrative placement for a Montana program. The study will involve input from various stakeholders, including guardians, family members, and legal and health professionals, with final results reported to the 69th Legislature.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2025 · House Apr 17, 2025
How they voted
29–21
Passed
Total votes 50
Apr 30, 2025
D
Democratic18
94% Yea
R
Republican32
62% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
36
Key actions
8
Committee
6
May 6, 2025
Introduced
(H) Filed with Secretary of State
lower
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (29-21)
senate
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Apr 18, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Apr 17, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (70-29-1)
house
Mar 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Human Services
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Human Services
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Human Services
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Close
DDemocratic
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