HB516

Move workers' compensation court to judicial branch

Complete·5/13/25

Montana HB516 transfers the workers' compensation judge from the Department of Labor and Industry to the judicial branch, supervised by the Montana.

Montana HB516 establishes a workers' compensation court fund within the state special revenue fund. The fund is used solely for administering the workers' compensation court. The Montana Supreme Court will supervise the court, the workers' compensation judge, and associated personnel. The governor appoints the judge for a six-year term, who must meet district court judge qualifications and cannot practice law privately. The judge's salary and benefits match those of a district judge.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 11, 2025

7:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor