Confirm governor's appointee for director of the department of administration
Summary
SR 105 is a Senate resolution that confirms the Governor’s appointment of Misty Ann Giles of Helena as Director of the Montana Department of Administration. The resolution states that the Senate concurs in, confirms, and consents to the appointment made under Montana law and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the Secretary of State and the Governor.
Because this is a confirmation resolution rather than a policy bill, it does not create new programs, taxes, or regulatory requirements. Its legal effect is limited to providing legislative approval for the executive appointment to a cabinet-level administrative post, allowing the appointee to serve at the pleasure of the Governor under the cited statutes.
Impact
SR 105 affects Montana’s executive-branch personnel process by exercising the Senate’s confirmation role under sections 5-5-302 and 5-5-303, MCA, and by recognizing the appointment authority described in sections 2-15-111 and 2-15-1001, MCA. It does not amend substantive law, but it does formally authorize the Governor’s selection to lead the Department of Administration, an agency responsible for statewide administrative functions and support services.
Sentiment
The available voting history indicates broad support for the resolution. The Senate State Administration Committee advanced it unanimously, and the full Senate ultimately adopted the resolution with overwhelming approval. The near-unanimous votes suggest the appointment was generally viewed favorably and without significant controversy in the chamber.
Contention
There is little evidence of substantive contention in the available record. The only notable dissent appears in an earlier Senate procedural vote, where one senator voted no when the resolution was taken from committee and placed on second reading, but the final adoption vote was unanimous. No committee transcripts are available, and the text itself reflects a routine confirmation rather than a disputed policy issue.