The Senate of the State of Montana has passed a resolution confirming the appointments made by the Governor to the Hard-Rock Mining Impact Board. The appointments, submitted to the Senate on January 16, 2025, include Jay Baum, Clint Rech, Ray Sheldon, Brent Teske, and Mark Thompson, with terms ending between January 1, 2027, and January 2, 2029. This resolution is in accordance with the relevant Montana Code Annotated sections governing such appointments.

The Senate has officially concurred with these appointments and has directed the Secretary of the Senate to deliver a copy of the resolution to both the Secretary of State and the Governor. This action reflects the Senate's support for the Governor's selections and ensures that the Hard-Rock Mining Impact Board is properly staffed to address issues related to hard-rock mining in the state.