HB840

Create judicial branch independence investigation committee

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB840 creates a committee to investigate judicial independence and quality of rulings, with appropriations and a termination date.

Montana HB840 establishes a Judicial Branch Independence Investigation Committee to assess the independence and quality of rulings of district court judges and supreme court justices. The committee, composed of nine legislators, will establish standards for evaluating rulings and measurements. It will report findings to the Law and Justice Interim Committee and disseminate information broadly. The committee is funded with appropriations of $400,000 for work and $73,000 for member reimbursements.

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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61 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 28, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 9, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for Appropriation Bill Transmittal

Apr 1, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading