Sen. John Fuller

Maddy summarySB 342 changes the process for appointing and directing the state's Court Administrator. This bill grants the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court the sole authority to appoint the Court Administrator. It also specifies that the Court Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Chief Justice and carries out their duties, such as administering the judicial branch personnel plan and preparing budget requests, under the Chief Justice's direction. This act takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to current court administrators.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution requests an interim study of statewide emergency medical services (EMS) in Montana. The study aims to ensure equitable and reliable EMS for all residents, workers, and visitors across the state, particularly addressing challenges in rural areas. It directs a legislative committee or staff to assess current EMS capabilities, identify areas with service shortages, and review existing funding mechanisms. The study will also coordinate with counties and the Department of Public Health and Human Services to determine additional resources needed for timely EMS provision over the next five years. The final results, including any recommendations, will be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor's appointment of Dean Folkvord to the Board of Regents of Higher Education. It directly affects the Board by formally approving Folkvord's appointment for a term ending February 1, 2031. The resolution follows Montana law requiring Senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to this board. As a procedural confirmation, it does not change policies or create new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 70) confirms Governor's appointment of Heather Hoyer to the Board of Regents of Higher Education for a term ending February 1, 2032. It is a procedural resolution formally approving the governor's appointment, as required by Montana law (section 5-5-302, MCA). The resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific legislation - it simply validates an existing appointment to the state's higher education governing board.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's appointment of Raina Mortenson to the Board of Regents of Higher Education for a term ending July 1, 2025. It does not create new policy but formally approves the governor's appointment as required by Montana law (Section 5-5-302, MCA). The Senate adopted this resolution on April 5, 2025, to complete the confirmation process. This action directly affects the Board of Regents' composition and the governor's authority to appoint board members.

Maddy summarySR 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.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 32 confirms the Governor's appointment of Julia Maxwell to the Board of Public Education. The resolution, adopted by the Montana Senate on April 1, 2025, formally approves her appointment to serve a term ending February 1, 2028, as submitted by the Governor on January 16, 2025. This procedural resolution has no substantive policy changes - it solely ratifies a gubernatorial appointment to an existing board.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution (SR 53) formally confirms Governor's appointment of Lisa Schmidt to the Montana Board of Public Education. It approves her service as a board member through February 1, 2031, as required by state law. The resolution does not create new policies or affect legislation - it solely validates the governor's existing appointment.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's appointment to the Board of Public Education. It formally approves Hannah Nieskens' appointment as a board member, with a term ending February 1, 2032, as submitted by the Governor on January 16, 2025. The resolution does not create new policy or change existing laws - it solely confirms an existing appointment under Montana law. The Senate adopted this resolution on April 1, 2025, completing the confirmation process.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 9) confirms five appointments made by Montana's Governor to the Montana Arts Council. It specifically approves the appointments of Angella Ahn (Bozeman), Corky Clairmont (Ronan), Cathryn McIntyre (Glasgow), Jay Pyette (Havre), and Steve Zabel (Bozeman), each to serve until February 1, 2028. The resolution follows standard procedure for confirming executive appointments to state councils under Montana law. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy but formally approves existing appointments.