This Senate Resolution (SR 56) confirms the Governor's appointment of Vu Pham to the Montana Facility Finance Authority, a state board that oversees public facility financing. The resolution formally approves Pham's appointment, which was submitted to the Senate on January 16, 2025, and authorizes him to serve until January 2, 2029. As a procedural resolution, it does not change any laws or policies but completes the confirmation process required by Montana law for this specific appointment.
This resolution confirms the governor's appointments to Montana's Board of Horseracing. It formally approves four specific appointees - Janis Calton, John Hayes, Corey Jones, and Jody Smith - whose terms on the board were submitted to the Senate for confirmation under Montana law. The resolution does not create new policy but validates these appointments as required by statute.
This Senate Resolution (SR 66) formally confirms Governor's appointment of Maggie Peterson to the Montana Board of Investments. It directly affects Ms. Peterson, who will serve a term ending January 2, 2029, as specified in the resolution. The resolution serves only to approve the governor's existing appointment - there are no new policy provisions or changes to investment board operations. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter existing laws or create new requirements.
This is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's appointment to the Board of Investments. It formally approves Daniel Trost of Helena, Montana, as a member of the Board of Investments for a term ending January 2, 2029, as required by Montana law (MCA § 5-5-302). The resolution has no policy changes or new provisions - it solely serves to confirm the governor's appointment through the Senate's required consent process. This does not affect legislation or create new rules; it simply validates an existing appointment.
This is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's appointment to the Montana Facility Finance Authority. It specifically approves Eric Hanson of Kalispell, Montana, as a member of the authority for a term ending January 2, 2029, as submitted by the Governor on January 16, 2025. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 5, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State. This is a routine confirmation of an executive appointment, not a substantive policy change.
This procedural resolution (SR 41) confirms two appointments made by Montana's Governor to the State Electrical Board. It specifically approves Clay Ledbetter (serving until July 2028) and Lynn St. Thomas (serving until July 2027) for their roles on the board, which oversees electrical standards and regulations in Montana. The Senate formally concurred with these appointments as required by Montana law (section 5-5-302, MCA), following the Governor’s submission on January 16, 2025. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 5, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State.
This is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's appointment to the Board of Investments. It formally approves Mark Barry (of Helena) as a member of the Board, with a term ending January 2, 2029, as required by Montana law. The resolution does not create new policy but confirms an existing appointment submitted by the governor. It directly affects the Board of Investments' membership structure.
Senate Resolution 57 confirms the Governor's appointment of Mel Reinhardt to the Montana Facility Finance Authority. This procedural resolution does not change any policy or create new laws but formally approves the appointment as required by Montana law (section 5-5-302, MCA). It directly affects the authority's membership and requires Senate consent before the appointment takes effect. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 5, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State.
SR 5 adopts the official rules for the Montana Senate, establishing the organizational structure and procedures for legislative operations. The rules define the roles and responsibilities of Senate officers, including the President, President pro tempore, majority leader, and minority leader, and outline how the Senate conducts its business. These rules govern key processes like bill referrals, committee assignments, voting procedures, and succession for leadership positions. The resolution directly affects all Senate members and staff by standardizing the Senate's internal governance.
This resolution (SR 81) formally confirms the Montana Governor's appointment of Chris Dorrington as Director of the Department of Transportation. It does not create new policy but approves the Governor's existing appointment, as required by state law (sections 5-5-302 and 2-15-111, MCA). The Senate’s approval, adopted on April 8, 2025, allows Dorrington to assume the role at the Governor’s pleasure. This is a routine procedural step for confirming executive appointments, not a substantive legislative change. The resolution directly affects the Department of Transportation’s leadership structure.
SR 26 is a Senate resolution confirming Governor's appointments to Montana's Historical Society Board of Trustees. It formally approves six individuals (Kim Briggeman, Tim Fox, Peter Johnson, William Jones, Rachel Reckin, and Candi Zion) for terms ending in 2028 or 2029, as required by Montana law (MCA § 5-5-302). This procedural resolution does not create new policy but validates the governor's appointments for the board, which oversees state historical preservation efforts. The Senate adopted the resolution on April 1, 2025.
This resolution confirms two appointments made by Montana's governor to the Board of Hail Insurance: Vince Mattson (Chester) for a term ending May 2026 and Bing Von Bergen (Moccasin) for a term ending May 2028. It is a routine procedural step to formally approve these appointments as required by Montana law (section 5-5-302, MCA). The resolution does not create new policy or affect any broader insurance regulations.
