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Senate Judiciary advances Thomas (Lee) Bruner for reappointment to Workers' Compensation Court
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard proponents and unanimously moved Senate Resolution 42, reconfirming Thomas Lee Bruner to the Montana Workers' Compensation Court; supporters cited his backlog reduction, increased published opinions, and efforts to move court administration to the judiciary.
Senate Judiciary on Thursday advanced Senate Resolution 42 to reappoint Thomas Lee Bruner to the Montana Workers' Compensation Court after a hearing with multiple proponents and a unanimous voice vote in executive action.
Sponsor Senator Barry Usher introduced the resolution as a reconfirmation of Bruner, noting the judge’s courtroom and administrative work. Lieutenant Governor Kristin Juras testified in support, saying Bruner was appointed in September 2023 to a six-year term and has “eliminated a backlog of cases” while improving court efficiency and transparency.…
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