House Bill No. introduced by F. Nave, at the request of the Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform, aims to amend the composition of the Judicial Standards Commission in Montana. The bill specifically prohibits a district court judge from serving as the presiding officer of the commission, ensuring that the leadership of the commission is not held by a member who is also a judge.

The amendment to Section 3-1-1101 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) clarifies the structure of the commission, which consists of five members, including two district court judges, one attorney, and two non-attorney citizens. This change is intended to enhance the impartiality and integrity of the commission by preventing potential conflicts of interest that may arise if a judge were to preside over the commission's proceedings.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-1-1101
HB0036_1(1): 3-1-1101
HB0036_1(2): 3-1-1101
HB0036_1(3): 3-1-1101
HB0036_1(4): 3-1-1101
HB0036_1: 3-1-1101