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MT HB577

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nelly Nicol

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the highway patrol chief position from one requiring termination "for cause" to an at-will position serving "at the pleasure of the attorney general"
  • Removes the requirement that removal of the highway patrol chief follow procedures outlined in parts 7 through 9 of the chapter
  • Retains the requirement that the highway patrol chief hold the rank of colonel
  • Applies only to highway patrol chief appointments made on or after the effective date of the act

Legislative Description

Providing that the highway patrol chief serves at the pleasure of the AG

Public Officers and Employees

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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