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MT Senate President Invites Public to Serve on New Judicial Select Committee

Members of the public are invited to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform, according to a news release last Friday from the Montana Legislature.

Senate President Jason Ellsworth (R-Hamilton) said on April 2, he is forming the committee to “look into overreach by Montana judges and develop solutions to restore the separation of powers among Montana’s three branches of government.”

“The Legislature is the branch of government closest to the people, so I’d love to have the people participate directly in this committee,” said Ellsworth. “If you have good insights to offer the Legislature as we look for reforms to address Montana’s out-of-control courts, please consider read more