SB66

Generally revise definitions relating to the judiciary

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB66 revises definitions relating to the judiciary, including terms like bias, conflict of interest, and impartiality.

Montana SB66 revises definitions relating to the judiciary, clarifying terms such as bias, conflict of interest, impartiality, and judicial record. It specifies that bias in a judicial officer can be inferred from various actions and conditions. The bill also defines conflict of interest as a situation where a judicial officer has interests that could create bias. Impartiality is defined as making decisions fairly and without bias. The bill affects all judicial officers in Montana, including justices, judges, and administrative judges.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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20 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 21, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Jan 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading