The last day of the state Legislature proved a rollercoaster day for Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Chris Abbott.
Twice on Thursday lawmakers voted down his confirmation, first in committee and then again on the Senate floor. But after Democrats reversed course on another bill limiting the state s liability when someone falls ill with COVID-19, Republicans later gave way and confirmed Abbott on a 27-23 vote. I havenât slept a lot the last couple days, Abbott said after the final vote. I knew it was going to be close. I understand this issue . in a lot of ways has been bigger than me throughout the whole session.