SB30

Revise laws related to Judiciary and rule of necessity

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Montana SB30 revises laws related to judicial recusal and the rule of necessity.

Montana SB30 revises laws related to judicial recusal and the rule of necessity. It allows parties to request a judicial officer's recusal if they meet specific criteria, such as making contributions to a political committee that supported the judicial officer or opposed their opponent. The bill also prohibits judicial officers from using the rule of necessity to avoid recusal when other officers with less conflict are available. The changes aim to enhance judicial impartiality and transparency.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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42 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Jan 15, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker