01/26/2022

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0314 DA 21-0314 _________________ ADVOCATES FOR SCHOOL TRUST LANDS, Plaintiff and Appellant, and K.B. and K.B., by and through their parent and general guardian, Plaintiffs, v. STATE OF MONTANA, ORDER Defendant and Appellee, and MONTANA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, MONTANA STOCKGROWERS ASSOCIATION, MONTANA WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATION OF GALLATIN AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATORS, Intervenors and Appellees. _________________

Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record and to the Honorable Michael F. McMahon, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court January 26 2022