Senate Bill No. [number], introduced by J. Fuller, proposes amendments to the Montana Code Annotated regarding the appointment and direction of the court administrator by the chief justice of the Supreme Court. The bill amends Sections 3-1-130, 3-1-701, and 3-1-702, specifically changing the language to reflect that the chief justice, rather than the Supreme Court, will appoint the court administrator and oversee the administration of the judicial branch personnel plan. The amendments also clarify that the court administrator serves at the pleasure of the chief justice.

Additionally, the bill establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval, along with a retroactive applicability clause that allows the provisions to apply to court administrators appointed before the effective date. This legislation aims to streamline the administrative structure of the judicial branch by clearly defining the authority of the chief justice in appointing and directing the court administrator's duties.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1(1): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1(2): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1(3): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1: 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702