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House Judiciary advances four bills in executive action — voice votes; one amendment recorded
Summary
During executive action the committee advanced House Bills 46, 75, 116 (as amended), and 117. HB116 passed with an amendment requiring on‑screen video for remotely appearing public defenders; three members were recorded voting 'no' on the final passage of HB116 as amended.
The Montana House Judiciary Committee conducted executive action and advanced four bills by voice vote.
- House Bill 46 (sponsor: Representative Revis; at request of the Office of Public Defender) — committee staff said the bill revises change‑of‑attorney laws and exempts public defenders appointed under the Public Defender Act from certain procedural requirements. Representative Deming moved “do pass.” The committee passed HB46 by voice vote; no roll call tally was recorded in the hearing minutes.
- House Bill 75 (sponsor: Representative Gist; at request of the Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council) — titled in committee as…
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