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Introduced
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
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 OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED JANUARY 6, 2025, TO THE SENATE.
AI Summary
This bill is a legislative resolution to confirm Brian Gootkin, from Helena, Montana, as the Director of the Department of Corrections, as appointed by the Governor. The resolution affirms the Governor's appointment in accordance with Montana Code Annotated (MCA) sections 2-15-111 and 2-15-2301, which outline the process for appointing department directors. By passing this resolution, the Montana State Senate formally consents to Gootkin's appointment, which will be at the pleasure of the Governor. The resolution requires the Senate Secretary to deliver copies of the confirmed appointment to both the Secretary of State and the Governor, as mandated by section 5-5-303 of the Montana Code Annotated. This type of resolution is a standard procedural step in the appointment process, providing legislative approval for key administrative positions within state government.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(S) Filed with Secretary of State (on 04/22/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4452 |
| State Bill Page | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/lc/bill/2/LC4452 |
| BillText | https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=3cc8768e-0571-4577-a07f-59969d219bf8 |
| BillText | https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=cbd56400-1f05-4766-8900-11ba989d1497 |
| BillText | https://api.legmt.gov/docs/v1/documents/getContent?documentId=295893 |
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