MT to get 3 new District Court judges

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 5, 2009 at 10:36 AM MDT

Story Updated: May 5, 2009 at 10:36 AM MDT

HELENA - A bill that creates three new District Court judgeships became law over the weekend without the governor's signature.

Senate Bill 158, by Republican Sen. Greg Barkus of Kalispell, provides for elections next year for a sixth district judge in Yellowstone County, a fourth judge in Flathead County and a fourth judge in the district that includes Lewis and Clark and Broadwater counties. The new judges would take office in 2011.

Because of budget concerns, Gov. Brian Schweitzer had proposed an amendatory veto to delay the election of the three new judges until 2014, with them taking office in 2015. The Senate and House rejected his proposed amendments by large margins.

The bill is expected to cost about $1.9 million over two years when the judges and their staffs take office.

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