Study election and evaluation of judges

This bill (LC 1106) is a joint resolution requesting an interim study on Montana's current system for electing and evaluating judges and justices. It directs the Legislative Council to form a committee to review other states' methods for judicial selection, transparency, and public information about candidates, and to gather input from stakeholders like retired judges and attorneys. The study must conclude by September 2026, with findings reported to the 70th Legislature. This resolution does not change any laws but seeks to inform potential future reforms to Montana's judicial selection process.