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Legislative Administration Committee approves SB 344, concurs in resolution honoring NCSL
Summary
The Montana Legislative Administration Committee voted unanimously to advance Senate Bill 344 and to concur in Senate Joint Resolution 10, which recognizes the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary. Both actions passed by voice vote with a recorded tally of 14-0.
The Legislative Administration Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 344 and unanimously concurred in Senate Joint Resolution 10 during an executive-action session.
The committee approved Senate Bill 344—described during the motion as a measure "revising the process for what constitutes delivery and receipt of a veto bill and the governor's message"—on a voice vote. Vice Chair Walsh moved the bill; the committee reported 14 votes in favor and zero opposed. Committee leadership announced that, at the sponsor's request, Majority Leader Fitzpatrick will carry the bill.
The committee then concurred in Senate Joint Resolution 10, a bipartisan recognition of the National Conference of State Legislatures on its fiftieth anniversary. Vice Chair Walsh moved the resolution, which the committee approved by voice vote with a recorded tally of 14-0.
Votes at a glance
- Senate Bill 344: Motion to advance moved by Vice Chair Walsh; passed by voice vote, recorded as 14-0. Per the committee, Majority Leader Fitzpatrick will carry the bill. Proxy votes announced included Representative Edwards, Representative Romano and Representative Carlin (yes by proxy); one additional proxy vote was announced in committee for a representative identified as "Folks." No opposing votes were recorded.
- Senate Joint Resolution 10: Motion to concur moved by Vice Chair Walsh; passed by voice vote, recorded as 14-0. The resolution recognizes and commends the National Conference of State Legislatures on its fiftieth anniversary. Proxy votes announced included Representative Carlin, Representative Edwards, Representative Romano and Representative Falk (yes by proxy). No opposing votes were recorded.
The committee chair closed executive action after the two items and asked staff to follow up on a request related to the resolution's presentation; the committee noted one additional study bill had been placed on the agenda but did not take action on it during this session.
