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MT SR7

Confirm governor's appointee for district court judge in 7th


summary

Introduced
02/14/2025
In Committee
02/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA CONCURRING IN, CONFIRMING, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT TO THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED FEBRUARY 10, 2025, TO THE SENATE.

AI Summary

This bill is a legislative resolution to confirm the appointment of Scott Herring as a District Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District in Montana. The resolution follows the standard procedure outlined in Montana Code Annotated (MCA) sections 5-5-302 and 5-5-303, which require the Senate to review and approve gubernatorial appointments to judicial positions. Specifically, the bill confirms Herring's appointment to serve a term ending on January 3, 2027. By passing this resolution, the Montana State Senate officially gives its consent to the Governor's judicial appointment, thereby completing the constitutional process of judicial selection. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to deliver a copy of the confirmed appointment to both the Secretary of State and the Governor, ensuring proper documentation and notification of the confirmation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

(S) Filed with Secretary of State (on 03/21/2025)

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