HB36

Disallowing judge to serve as chair of judicial standards commission

Failed·5/22/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB36 prohibits a judge from serving as the chair of the Judicial Standards Commission.

Montana HB36 amends the composition of the Judicial Standards Commission to prohibit a district court judge from serving as the presiding officer. The commission consists of five members: two district court judges, one attorney, and two non-attorney citizens. Members serve staggered 4-year terms.

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Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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22 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Jan 15, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Feb 14, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Feb 14, 2025

Senate

(S) 2nd Reading Concur Motion Failed