The Senate of the State of Montana has passed a resolution confirming the appointments made by the Governor to the Coal Board. The appointments include Hal Fuglevand from Billings, Catherine Laughner from Big Sky, Scott Rosenthal from Butte, and Jon Wells from Hardin, all of whom will serve terms ending on January 3, 2029. This resolution was submitted to the Senate following the Governor's written communication dated February 19, 2025.
The resolution expresses the Senate's concurrence, confirmation, and consent to these appointments, and mandates that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the Secretary of State and the Governor. This action is in accordance with the relevant sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) governing such appointments.