05/26/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: OP 21-0173

OP 21-0173 _________________ BETH MCLAUGHLIN, Petitioner, v. ORDER The MONTANA STATE LEGISLATURE, and the MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, Respondents. _________________ Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to the Court sitting en banc.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court May 26 2021