The Senate of the State of Montana has passed a resolution confirming the appointment of Buckshot Nelson from Loring, Montana, to the Board of Horseracing. This appointment was made by the Governor and submitted to the Senate on February 27, 2025. Buckshot Nelson will serve a term that ends on January 1, 2026, in accordance with the relevant state statutes.
The resolution expresses the Senate's concurrence and consent to this appointment and mandates that the Secretary of the Senate deliver a copy of the resolution to both the Secretary of State and the Governor. This formal action is part of the legislative process to ensure that gubernatorial appointments are reviewed and approved by the Senate.