MT GOP lawmakers extend and widen investigation of judiciary MTN News and last updated 2021-04-27 21:04:33-04 HELENA â Legislative Republicans took more actions Tuesday to investigate the Montana Supreme Court and state judiciary for alleged bias â including the creation of a âspecial counselâ who can scrutinize âany ⦠institution of state government.â They also voted to extend and finance a legislative committee that will guide the investigation, for another two years. And, the committee sent a pointed letter to Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath, asking him to explain the high courtâs role, if any, in lobbying by the judiciary on bills before the Legislature.