Confirm governor's appointee for board of real estate appraisers
Summary
SR 48 is a Senate resolution confirming the Governor’s appointment of Peter Fontana of Great Falls to the Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers. The resolution states that the appointment was made under Montana law and that the Senate concurs in, confirms, and consents to the appointment for a term ending July 1, 2025.
This measure does not create a new program, change regulatory standards, or amend substantive law. Its legal effect is limited to completing the Senate confirmation process required for service on the Board of Real Estate Appraisers and directing the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the Secretary of State and the Governor. The resolution affects the composition of the board that oversees real estate appraiser licensing and related professional regulation in Montana.
Impact
SR 48 has a narrow administrative impact: it confirms one gubernatorial appointee to a state licensing board and thereby allows the Board of Real Estate Appraisers to be fully staffed under existing law. It does not alter the duties of the board, the licensing framework for appraisers, or any statutory standards governing appraisal practice; it simply exercises the Senate’s confirmation authority under Montana Code Annotated sections governing appointments and board membership.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SR 48 appears uniformly positive and noncontroversial. The resolution passed the Senate Local Government Committee 11-0 and later passed the full Senate 50-0, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition in the available vote history. The absence of committee transcripts suggests there was little or no substantive debate.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention reflected in the available materials. Because SR 48 is a confirmation resolution rather than a policy bill, any discussion would likely have centered on the qualifications of the appointee and the need to fill the board seat, not on competing views about regulation. No dissenting arguments, amendments, or objections are shown in the vote record or committee materials.