Confirm governor's appointees for board of chiropractors
Summary
Senate Resolution 38 is a confirmation resolution. It states that the Montana Senate concurs in, confirms, and consents to the Governor’s appointments to the Board of Chiropractors, naming Michael Matury, Julie Murack, Dustin Rising, and Caitlin Walter to staggered terms ending between July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2028. The resolution is an administrative legislative action rather than a policy bill; its purpose is to complete the Senate’s constitutional/statutory role in approving executive appointments.
If adopted, the resolution has the effect of formally approving these individuals to serve on the state board that regulates chiropractic practice in Montana. It does not amend substantive law or create new regulatory requirements, but it does determine the membership of the Board of Chiropractors, which can influence licensing, discipline, and oversight of chiropractors under existing statutes. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the approved appointments to the Secretary of State and the Governor as required by law.
Impact
SR 38 affects Montana’s appointment and confirmation process under sections 5-5-302 and 5-5-303, MCA, and the board structure under section 2-15-1737, MCA. Its practical impact is limited to filling and confirming seats on the Board of Chiropractors; it does not change the board’s statutory powers or the underlying regulation of chiropractic practice, but it ensures the board can continue operating with duly confirmed members.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows strong, unanimous support. The resolution passed the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee 11-0 and then passed the full Senate 49-0. That pattern suggests broad bipartisan agreement and little to no opposition to the appointments or to the confirmation process itself.
Contention
No substantive contention is reflected in the bill text, vote totals, or available discussion materials. Because this is a confirmation resolution, any disagreement would likely have centered on the qualifications, backgrounds, or representational balance of the appointees, but no such concerns are documented here. The unanimous committee and floor votes indicate the appointments were generally viewed as routine and noncontroversial.