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MT HB431
Bill
Status
Passed
3/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Overstreet
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AI Summary
- Allows the Speaker of the House to begin the appointment process for Judicial Standards Commission vacancies when a term expiration is anticipated, not just when a vacancy actually occurs
- Speaker must notify district court judges when a vacancy is anticipated due to term expiration, triggering the nomination process
- Legislative nomination panel reviews district court judges willing to serve and forwards at least three names to the Speaker for final selection
- Nomination panel consists of three representatives appointed within 3 days of each regular session, with at least one minority party member required
- Effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Revise laws related to the judicial standards commission
Judges and Justices
Last Action
(H) Signed by Governor
3/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/28/2025
Judiciary2/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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