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HB 188

Revising appointment of interim committee members

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Stafman

Proposed amendments to Montana's interim committee member appointment procedures did not advance, dying in committee after missing transmittal deadlines.

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Bill Summary · HB 188

Legislative bill overview

HB 188 would modify the procedural rules governing how interim committee members are appointed in Montana's legislature. The bill did not advance beyond committee consideration during the 2025 legislative session, ultimately dying in the legislative process after missing a key deadline.

Why is this important

Interim committees conduct significant legislative work between regular sessions, reviewing policy areas and preparing bills for the next session. Changes to appointment procedures could affect which legislators gain influential committee positions and how representative those committees are of the full legislature.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisan balance concerns: Appointment procedure changes could shift power dynamics between majority and minority parties in selecting committee members
  • Institutional power distribution: Modifications may affect which legislative leadership has control over interim committee composition and priorities
  • Workload and representation: Changes could impact whether all legislators have equal opportunity to participate in interim work, or concentrate assignments among a smaller group

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

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