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House Judiciary committee backs censure resolution for two Bozeman municipal judges after heated debate
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee advanced HR 4, a resolution urging censure and the resignation of two Bozeman municipal judges, after extended debate over due process and separation-of-powers concerns. The motion passed the committee by roll call.
The House Judiciary Committee voted to advance House Resolution 4, a measure introduced by Representative Mallette that urges the censure and immediate resignation of two Bozeman municipal judges for alleged misconduct.
Supporters argued the resolution was necessary to hold judges accountable and to register the legislature's condemnation in public record. Representative Mallette introduced the resolution and Ms. Weiss read its text into the record, saying it "would provide for a resolution of the House of Representatives declaring that Bozeman Municipal Judge J. Colleen Harrington and Bozeman Municipal Judge Carolina Tierney be censured for official misconduct and malfeasance in…
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