Sen. Theresa Manzella

Maddy summarySB 91 requires driver's licenses and identification cards issued in Montana to display an individual's U.S. citizenship status. Beginning January 1, 2026, an image of an eagle will be included on these cards for applicants who are United States citizens. This change affects all U.S. citizens applying for or renewing a driver's license or identification card in Montana.

Maddy summarySB 433 revises right-of-way laws for drivers navigating roundabouts in Montana. It establishes that vehicles already in a roundabout have the right-of-way over those approaching it, which must yield. The bill creates specific provisions for towing vehicles, allowing them to deviate lanes for safe passage and requiring other drivers to yield and not pass them within or approaching a roundabout. If two towing vehicles enter a roundabout simultaneously, the vehicle to the left is granted the right-of-way.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 35 requests an interim study on voter list maintenance and integrity in Montana. A designated legislative committee will examine current practices by county election administrators and the Secretary of State, research methods used in other states, and identify inconsistencies. The study will also evaluate how state and national databases, such as those from the Motor Vehicle Division or USPS, can improve voter list accuracy. Its findings, including potential legislation, will be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 2026.

Maddy summarySR 47 is a resolution of the Montana Senate that confirms the Governor's appointments of Dave Galt and Doug Kary to the Public Employees' Retirement Board. Both individuals are appointed to serve terms ending on April 1, 2028.

Maddy summarySR 63 is a resolution by the Montana Senate to confirm the Governor's appointment of Kurt Nelson to the Board of Veterans' Affairs for a term ending August 1, 2025. This action officially approves his service on the board.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 74 is a procedural bill that confirms the Governor's appointment of Roger Hagan to the Montana Board of Veterans' Affairs. By adopting this resolution, the Senate officially approves his term to serve on the board until August 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 62 is a resolution by the Montana Senate to confirm the Governor's appointment of Michael Stone to the Board of Veterans' Affairs. This action formally consents to Mr. Stone serving a term on the board until August 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySR 73 is a resolution by the Montana Senate to approve the Governor's appointment of Chauncey Parker to serve on the Board of Veterans' Affairs until August 1, 2025. This action confirms the individual's position on the board, which directly affects the composition of the Board of Veterans' Affairs.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 72 (SR 72) is a procedural bill that confirms the Governor's appointment of Jen Dalrymple to the Board of Veterans' Affairs. This action allows Ms. Dalrymple to serve as a member of the board until August 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the Governor's appointment of Richard Klose to the Board of Veterans' Affairs. The Montana Senate voted to concur with this appointment, allowing Mr. Klose to serve a term ending August 1, 2027.