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Committee Debates Whether Clerk of Supreme Court Should Be Appointed; SB332 Tabled
Summary
Senate Bill 332 would make the Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court an appointed position by the seven justices. Proponents argued it professionalizes the role; opponents, including the elected clerk, said it removes democratic accountability. The committee voted to table SB332 (5–3).
Senate Bill 332 proposed converting the Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court from an elected office to an appointed position chosen by the seven justices of the court. Sponsor Senator Willis Curti said the role is administrative and should be treated like other professional state positions that are filled based on qualifications and experience. He said the justices would establish hiring criteria and score applicants, and…
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