Confirm governor's appointee for the board of investments
Summary
Senate Resolution 64 is a confirmation resolution. It states that the Montana Senate concurs in, confirms, and consents to the Governor’s appointment of John Milanovich of Helena to the Board of Investments for a term ending January 2, 2029. The resolution is procedural in nature and does not create new policy, programs, or regulatory requirements.
The measure also directs the Secretary of the Senate to deliver copies of the resolution to the Secretary of State and the Governor, consistent with the statutory process for confirming gubernatorial appointments under Montana law. Its practical effect is to complete the Senate’s role in the appointment process and allow the named appointee to serve on the Board of Investments.
Impact
SR 64 does not amend or repeal any statutes, but it operates under existing Montana Code provisions governing gubernatorial appointments and Senate confirmation, including sections 5-5-302, 5-5-303, and 2-15-1808, MCA. The bill’s impact is limited to the composition of the Board of Investments by confirming one member and thereby affecting the board’s membership and governance for the duration of the term.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support for the resolution. It was adopted 11-0 in the Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee and later passed the full Senate 41-8. Because the bill is a confirmation resolution rather than a policy bill, discussion appears to have been limited and the overall sentiment was generally favorable, with enough opposition in the floor vote to show some disagreement but not substantial controversy.
Contention
The main point of contention, to the extent one existed, was the Senate’s decision whether to approve the Governor’s nominee for the Board of Investments. No committee transcript is available, so specific objections are not documented in the provided materials. The floor vote of 41-8 indicates that while most senators supported the appointment, a minority had reservations about the nominee or the confirmation itself.