H.R.4

Resolution to censure Bozeman Municipal Judges J. Colleen Herrington and Karolina Tierney

Failed·5/22/25
Introduced Text

Montana House Resolution 4 censures Bozeman Municipal Judges J. Colleen Herrington and Karolina Tierney for official misconduct and malfeasance.

Montana House Resolution 4 censures Bozeman Municipal Judges J. Colleen Herrington and Karolina Tierney for official misconduct and malfeasance in office. The resolution cites actions taken by the judges, including the illegal suspension of bonding privileges for a licensed bondsman, John Looney. The judges' actions allegedly violated Montana law and caused significant financial harm to Looney. The resolution calls for the immediate resignation of both judges and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the judges and the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court.

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Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 17, 2025

House

(H) Committee Executive Action--Resolution Adopted (H) Judiciary

Apr 17, 2025

House

(H) Committee Report--Resolution Adopted (H) Judiciary