Confirm governor's appointee for director of the department of fish, wildlife, and parks
Summary
Senate Resolution 84 is a confirmation resolution for the Governor’s appointment of Christy Clark of Helena to serve as Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The resolution states that the appointment was submitted to the Senate under Montana law and asks the Senate to concur in, confirm, and consent to the appointment. If adopted, it authorizes the Senate to formally approve the Governor’s selection and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the Secretary of State and the Governor.
This measure does not create new policy or change program requirements; instead, it completes the statutory confirmation process for a key executive branch leadership position. The appointment is to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, consistent with the cited provisions of the Montana Code Annotated governing department directors and gubernatorial appointments.
Impact
SR 84 affects state government administration by confirming the head of the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, the agency responsible for wildlife management, state parks, and related natural resource functions. It does not amend substantive law, but it has practical impact on how existing fish, wildlife, and parks statutes and policies are implemented through executive leadership.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support for the resolution. It was adopted unanimously in the Senate Fish and Game Committee (11-0) and then passed the full Senate by a comfortable margin (39-10). No committee transcripts were provided, so there is no recorded debate to indicate significant opposition or controversy in the available materials.
Contention
Because SR 84 is a confirmation resolution, any contention would likely center on the qualifications, priorities, or management approach of the appointee rather than on the legal text itself. The recorded votes show some dissent on the Senate floor, but the materials provided do not identify the reasons for the 10 no votes or any specific objections from legislators. In the absence of transcripts, the bill appears to have been largely noncontroversial aside from limited floor opposition.