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SR 18

Confirm governor's appointee for the board of environmental review

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Wylie Galt

Montana Senate resolution to confirm a governor's environmental board appointee died in committee without full consideration in May 2025.

(S) Died in Standing Committee
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Bill Summary · SR 18

Legislative bill overview

SR 18 is a Senate resolution that would confirm a gubernatorial appointee to the Montana Board of Environmental Review. The bill was introduced in March 2025 but died in the Standing Committee in May 2025 without advancing to a full Senate vote.

Why is this important

The Board of Environmental Review handles appeals and reviews of environmental permits and decisions in Montana, making board appointments significant for how state environmental policy is implemented. Gubernatorial appointees to regulatory boards reflect the administration's priorities and shape enforcement direction on issues like water quality, air quality, and natural resource management.

Potential points of contention

  • The hearing was canceled on March 20 with no rescheduling, suggesting possible opposition or lack of support from the Natural Resources Committee
  • The bill's death in standing committee without a full Senate vote indicates either substantive concerns about the appointee or insufficient backing from committee members
  • No publicly available information about the appointee's background, qualifications, or positions on environmental issues, which may have influenced committee deliberations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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