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MT SB20
Bill
Status
Failed
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Ellsworth
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AI Summary
- Retired judges and justices are prohibited from serving in any case where a party challenges the constitutionality of a state statute
- Amends district court qualification requirements (Section 3-5-202, MCA) to add this restriction on retired judges
- Amends the statute governing when retired judges can be called for duty (Section 19-5-103, MCA) to exclude constitutional challenge cases from their permitted assignments
- Retired judges with at least 8 years of service may still be called by the chief justice to assist district courts and water courts in other matters
- Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Prohibit retired judges from hearing constitutional cases
Retirement
Last Action
(H) Died in Standing Committee
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/17/2025
Judiciary1/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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