GOP lawmakers extend, widen investigation of judiciary
Create `special counsel' with broad powers
MTN News
By:
Mike Dennison
and last updated 2021-04-27 20:33:08-04
HELENA â Legislative Republicans took more actions Tuesday to investigate the Montana Supreme Court and state judiciary for alleged bias â including the creation of a âspecial counselâ who can scrutinize âany ⦠institution of state government.â
They also voted to extend and finance a legislative committee that will guide the investigation, for another two years.
And, the committee sent a pointed letter to Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath, asking him to explain the high courtâs role, if any, in lobbying by the judiciary on bills before the Legislature.