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MT SB332

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Willis Curdy

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court would be appointed by a majority vote of the supreme court justices rather than elected by statewide voters for 6-year terms
  • The clerk would serve at the pleasure of the court, meaning they could be removed at any time by the justices
  • Removes the clerk of the supreme court from the list of elected state officials whose salaries are set by regional surveys, and eliminates the position from election ballots
  • Repeals the provision allowing the clerk of the supreme court to appoint a deputy clerk
  • Effective January 6, 2031, after the current officeholder's term ends, with the current clerk's rights and position unaffected until that date

Legislative Description

Require appointment of clerk of supreme court

Public Officers and Employees

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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