The Montana Legislature wrapped up its 2021 session Thursday having passed a $12 billion two-year budget, set a framework for spending $2 billion in federal stimulus money over the next four years and implemented policy to enact the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law.
After a battle, Helena judge confirmed by MT Senate
Bullock appointee Chris Abbott confirmed 27-23
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By: Mike Dennison
and last updated 2021-04-29 15:43:33-04
HELENA â In an unusual series of razor-close votes, the Montana Senate Thursday confirmed state District Judge Chris Abbott of Helena, a 2020 appointee of former Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock that conservatives had tried to unseat.
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee began the day by voting not to confirm Abbott and sending that recommendation to the Senate floor. But the motion to adopt that recommendation failed on a 25-25 vote, and supporters of the judge later moved to bring a resolution to the floor to confirm him.
Senate panel rejects one Bullock judge appointee, approves other
Judge Levine of Great Falls rejected
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The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday vote on two of former Gov. Steve Bullock s judicial appointments.
By: Mike Dennison
and last updated 2021-04-23 14:30:02-04
HELENA â Republicans on a Senate committee Friday voted against confirming a state district judge appointed by former Gov. Steve Bullock, in Great Falls â but the full panel voted to confirm another Bullock appointee on the state bench in Bozeman.
The Senate Judiciary Commmitee voted 7-4 against the confirmation of District Judge Michele Levine, who was appointed last year by Bullock.
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