Maddy summarySR 23 is a resolution by the Montana Senate to confirm the Governor's appointment of Seth Berglee to the Judicial Standards Commission. This action officially approves the individual to serve on the commission for a term ending July 1, 2027.
Maddy summarySR 29 is a procedural resolution by the Montana Senate to confirm the Governor's appointment of Amanda Littlesun to the Board of Crime Control. This action allows Ms. Littlesun to serve a term ending January 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the Governor's appointment of Thomas Lee Bruner to serve as a Workers' Compensation Court Judge for the State of Montana. This action allows Mr. Bruner to officially assume the role, which involves hearing and deciding cases related to workers' compensation claims.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 80 is a procedural bill that confirms the Governor's appointment of Brian Gootkin as the Director of the Department of Corrections. This resolution signifies the Montana Senate's agreement to, confirmation of, and consent to the appointment, enabling Mr. Gootkin to serve in the role.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 15 is a procedural bill confirming the appointment of Bina R. Peters as an Associate Water Judge for the State of Montana. This resolution signifies the Senate's concurrence, confirmation, and consent to the appointment made by the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, for a term ending June 30, 2028.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution confirms the Governor's appointments of six individuals to the Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council. These appointments allow the named members to serve on the council until January 1, 2027.
Maddy summarySR 92 is a resolution by the Montana Senate to confirm the Governor's appointment of John A. Mercer as the District Court Judge for the 20th Judicial District. This action formally approves his appointment to the judicial position.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 16 is a procedural measure that confirms an appointment made by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. This resolution specifically confirms Stephen R. Brown to serve as the Chief Water Judge of the State of Montana. The Senate formally concurs in, confirms, and consents to this appointment for a term ending July 31, 2029.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 162 revises the laws governing the Montana Criminal Justice Oversight Council. It expands the types of local court judges eligible for appointment to the council, now including justices of the peace alongside district and municipal court judges. Additionally, the bill directs the code commissioner to renumber and recodify the statute that establishes the council. These changes primarily affect the composition and organizational structure of the Criminal Justice Oversight Council.
Maddy summarySB 165 establishes a new $5 "trail enhancement rental fee" for individuals renting snowmobiles or motorized equipment from licensed businesses in Montana. Rental vendors will collect this fee from renters and remit it monthly to the state department. The collected funds are specifically designated to support the statewide snowmobile trail grooming program, including repairs for grooming vehicles. Additionally, a portion of these funds will be distributed to local entities responsible for maintaining trails in areas where rental businesses operate. This bill aims to revise existing business laws concerning snowmobile rentals and their contribution to trail maintenance funding.
