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Committee roundup: confirmations and a string of concurrence votes; one bill tabled
Summary
The Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee confirmed several Board of Personnel Appeals nominees, concurred on multiple bills including HB 947 and HB 898 (as amended), and tabled House Bill 853 after a contentious roll call.
The committee advanced several items after hearings.
Senate Resolution 106 (appointments to the Board of Personnel Appeals) moved forward after proponents and nominees spoke to experience and qualifications. The committee voted to pass SR 106 and recommended confirmation of returning and new members.
House Bill 898 (Montana Limited Liability Company Act) was discussed briefly and passed concurrence with an amendment. Representative Eric Tillman explained the bill clarifies that, in the absence of an operating agreement choice of law, Montana law governs interpretation of Montana LLC operating agreements.
Other bills were considered in short hearings or by consent. The committee recorded voice votes or roll calls on multiple concurrence motions; most passed. Notably, after debate the committee tabled House Bill 853 (license fee changes) for further work. Motion and vote details for major items recorded in the transcript are summarized below.
Votes at a glance: • HB 947 — Motion to concur: passed (committee voice vote). • HJR 33 — Motion to concur: passed (voice vote). • HB 898 — Motion to concur as amended: passed. • HB 853 — Roll‑call concurrence: 3 yes, 8 no; subsequently motion to table passed. • SR 106 — Passed and moved to the floor for confirmation votes.
The committee adjourned after completing the day's agenda and scheduling future consideration where required.
