Confirm governor's appointee for board of livestock
Summary
SR 35 is a Senate resolution that confirms the Governor’s appointment of Frederick Moore of Miles City to the Montana Board of Livestock. The resolution states that the Senate concurs in, confirms, and consents to the appointment, with the term ending March 1, 2029. It is a personnel/appointment measure rather than a policy bill, and its sole operative effect is to complete the Senate confirmation process required for the appointment.
The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to deliver copies to the Secretary of State and the Governor, consistent with Montana law governing executive appointments and legislative confirmation. By approving the resolution, the Senate formally authorizes Moore to serve on the Board of Livestock, which is the state body responsible for oversight of livestock-related matters and related agricultural regulation.
Impact
SR 35 does not amend substantive state law or create new regulatory requirements; instead, it applies existing Montana statutes governing gubernatorial appointments and Senate confirmation, including sections 5-5-302, 5-5-303, and 2-15-3102, MCA. Its practical impact is to fill a seat on the Board of Livestock and allow the confirmed appointee to participate in board decisions affecting Montana’s livestock industry, animal health, and related agricultural administration.
Sentiment
The available voting history indicates broad, unanimous support for the resolution. It passed the Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation committee 11-0 and then passed the full Senate 50-0, suggesting little to no opposition and a routine confirmation process. The absence of committee testimony or recorded debate also suggests the appointment was noncontroversial.
Contention
There is no recorded substantive contention in the provided materials. Because SR 35 is a confirmation resolution, any disagreement would likely have centered on the qualifications, background, or policy views of the appointee rather than the text of the resolution itself, but no such concerns appear in the vote record or transcripts. The unanimous committee and floor votes indicate that the Senate viewed the appointment as acceptable and uncontroversial.