SB52

Create Montana Court of Chancery

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB52 creates the Montana Court of Chancery to handle specialized cases in business, land use, and constitutional law.

Montana SB52 establishes the Montana Court of Chancery to improve the quality and timeliness of justice in specialized areas. The court will handle cases involving business law, land use law, and constitutional law. The court consists of three judges appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, serving staggered six-year terms. The court has jurisdiction over equitable or declaratory relief cases, including those involving business enterprises, land use, and constitutional challenges.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Judiciary--To Table

6 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 13, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 5, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Judiciary