HB577

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

Failed·5/20/25
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Montana HB577 amends the appointment and tenure of the highway patrol chief to serve at the pleasure of the attorney general.

Montana HB577 amends the appointment and tenure of the highway patrol chief to serve at the pleasure of the attorney general. The attorney general selects the highway patrol chief, who must hold the rank of colonel. This change applies to appointments made on or after the effective date of the act.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Judiciary--To Table

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 25, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Judiciary