Maddy summarySR 106 is a resolution by the Montana Senate to confirm specific appointments made by the Governor to the Board of Personnel Appeals. The resolution approves the appointments of Kerry Davant, Julie Smith, and Jenny Stringer to serve on the board for designated terms.
Maddy summarySB 488 revises consumer protection laws, impacting businesses, the Department of Justice, and individual consumers. The bill explicitly includes false or misleading consumer reviews and testimonials as unfair or deceptive practices. It establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for the Department of Justice to bring action upon discovering unlawful practices and clarifies the timeframe for individuals to file lawsuits. Additionally, it modifies rules for damages and attorney fees in individual consumer actions, including setting a cap on hourly attorney fees and limiting their award based on the amount of actual damages.
Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the Governor's appointments to the Board of Funeral Service. It specifically approves Chris Holt, Denis Pitman, and Rick Walter to serve on the board for terms ending in 2027 or 2028.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 101 confirms the Governor's appointment of Jim Wonnacott to the Board of Personnel Appeals. This resolution signifies the Senate's agreement and consent to his appointment for a term ending January 1, 2027.
Maddy summarySR 82 is a procedural resolution by the Montana Senate. It confirms the Governor's appointment of Sarah Swanson to serve as the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 24 confirms the Governor's appointments of Curtis Almy, Peter Damrow, and Connie Sartain to the Commission for Human Rights. These individuals are appointed to serve terms on the commission until January 2, 2029.
Maddy summarySR 39 is a procedural resolution by the Montana Senate that confirms the Governor's appointment of William O'Connor to the Board of Personnel Appeals. Mr. O'Connor will serve a term ending January 1, 2027.
Maddy summarySR 49 is a procedural resolution by the Montana Senate. It confirms the Governor's appointments of Paul Brand, Michelle Case, and Logan Tinsen to the Board of Pharmacy for specified terms.
Maddy summarySR 37 is a procedural resolution by the Montana Senate. It confirms the Governor's appointments of Cara Bushmaker and Michelle Griffin to the Board of Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 99) confirms Governor Greg Gianforte's appointment of Buckshot Nelson to serve on Montana's Board of Horseracing. The resolution formally approves Nelson's term, which ends January 1, 2026, as submitted by the Governor on February 27, 2025. It does not create new policies or affect broader regulations - only ratifies an existing appointment to the board. The Senate adopted this procedural resolution on April 7, 2025, to complete the confirmation process.
