12/29/2022 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0586 NO. DA 22-0586 STEVE BARRETT, ET AL., PLAINTIFFS AND APPELLEES/CROSS-APPELLANTS, V. STATE OF MONTANA, ET AL., DEFENDANTS AND APPELLANTS/CROSS-APPELLEES. On Appeal from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court, Gallatin County, Cause No. DV-21-581-B The Hon. Rienne H. McElyea, Presiding GRANT OF EXTENSION Upon consideration of Defendant Appellant’s motion for an extension of time, and good cause appearing therefor, Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including February 8, 2023, within which to prepare, serve, and file its opening brief in the above-entitled matter. KLS Electronically signed by: Bowen Greenwood Clerk of the Supreme Court December 29 2022