Sen. Butch Gillespie

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 11 (SJ 11) requests an interim legislative study on farmer's markets and local food systems in Montana. An assigned committee will examine their economic impact, barriers to growth, regulatory frameworks, and contributions to food security and resilience. The study aims to identify ways to promote regional food system infrastructure and coordination. The committee will collaborate with various stakeholders, including agricultural producers, state agencies, and public health experts, and report its findings to the 70th Legislature by September 2026.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 79 is a procedural bill confirming the Governor's appointment of Jillien Streit as the Director of the Department of Agriculture. This resolution signifies the Senate's consent to her serving in this role.

Maddy summarySB 200 generally revises laws governing cooperative associations in Montana. It establishes rights and privileges for out-of-state cooperative associations, including those from federally recognized Indian tribes, allowing them to operate within the state. The bill clarifies that cooperative associations organized under specific chapters can be either for-profit or not-for-profit. Additionally, it restricts the use of the term "cooperative" for other types of business registrations, such as LLCs or standard corporations, unless they are formed under specific cooperative laws, imposing fines for violations.

Maddy summarySR 103 is a resolution by the Montana Senate to confirm three appointments made by the Governor to the Livestock Loss Board. It approves Doreen Gillespie, Joseph Kipp, and Jordan Mannix to serve terms ending January 2, 2029.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 88 confirms the Governor's appointments of five individuals to the Board of Milk Control. This action officially approves Brian Beerman, Ken Bryan, Staci Ketchum, W. Scott Mitchell, and Travis Stroh to serve on the board for terms ending in either 2027 or 2029.

Maddy summarySR 90 is a procedural resolution by the Montana Senate to confirm two appointments made by the Governor. It approves Jake Feddes and Greg Wichman to serve on the Board of Livestock, with terms ending on March 1, 2031.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms two appointments made by Montana's governor to the Board of Hail Insurance: Vince Mattson (Chester) for a term ending May 2026 and Bing Von Bergen (Moccasin) for a term ending May 2028. It is a routine procedural step to formally approve these appointments as required by Montana law (section 5-5-302, MCA). The resolution does not create new policy or affect any broader insurance regulations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 34) confirms Governor Greg Gianforte's appointment of John Sampsel of Stanford, Montana, to serve on the Livestock Loss Board. It directly affects the Livestock Loss Board by adding Sampsel as a member for a term ending January 1, 2027. The resolution is purely procedural, following Montana law (MCA § 5-5-302) that requires legislative confirmation of such appointments. No new policies or funding are created - this simply validates the governor's existing appointment.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution (SR 45) confirms three appointments made by Montana's Governor to the Board of Veterinary Medicine. It formally approves Joshua Donald, Tia Nelson, and Garrett Ryerson for terms ending in 2026 or 2027, as submitted by the Governor on January 16, 2025. The resolution serves only to confirm the Governor's appointments to this existing board, with no new policies or regulations created. It directly affects the appointed board members and the veterinary profession regulated by the board.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 35 confirms Governor's appointment of Frederick Moore of Miles City to the Montana Board of Livestock for a term ending March 1, 2029. This procedural resolution formally approves the governor's appointment as required by Montana law (section 5-5-302, MCA), without creating new policy or affecting broader regulations. It directly affects the Board of Livestock by adding a confirmed member to its membership.