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The governor of Montana is the head of government of Montana [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [2] the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Montana State Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature at any time, [5] and to grant pardons and reprieves.
Marc Racicot (/ ˈ r ɑː s k oʊ /; born July 24, 1948) is an American attorney, lobbyist, and former Republican politician who served as the 21st governor of Montana from 1993 until 2001. [1] After leaving office, Racicot worked as a lobbyist for the law firm Bracewell & Giuliani.
On September 7, 2011, Bullock announced his candidacy for governor of Montana in 2012. [20] In the Democratic primary, he faced Helena resident Heather Margolis. Bullock won with 87% of the vote. [21] Bullock's running mate was John Walsh, the former Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard. [22]
Brian David Schweitzer (born September 4, 1955) is an American farmer and politician who served as the 23rd Governor of Montana from 2005 to 2013. Schweitzer served for a time as chair of the Western Governors Association [1] as well as the Democratic Governors Association. [2]
Montana became the only state with such a ban on employers. [205] On February 18, 2021, Gianforte signed a constitutional carry bill into law. [206] [207] [208] On March 16, 2021, Gianforte signed a bill changing Montana's system of choosing judges, giving the governor, with the state senate's approval, more control over the process. [209]
Gov. Marc Racicot appointed Martz as lieutenant governor of Montana in 1995 [9] after her predecessor, Denny Rehberg, stepped down to run for U.S. Senate. [10] Martz was the first female lieutenant governor in the state's history. In 1996, Martz was elected lieutenant governor as Racicot's running mate. [9]
He served as the fourth Governor of Montana from January 7, 1901, until April 1, 1908, when he resigned because of ill health. During his tenure, county treasurers were authorized to collect taxes on personal property, and there was legislation to ensure mine safety and mineworker protection.
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