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Bob Phalen
MT Senate District 17
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Issue areas
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT Senate District 17 current
Montana |
Republican | Jan 6, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MT House District 36
Montana |
Republican | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 6, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MT Senate District 17
Montana |
Republican | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 5, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,227 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 869 — Provide for the sudden cardiac arrest prevention in youth sports | Yea | Apr 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 231 — Revise property tax rates for certain property | Yea | Apr 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 231 — Revise property tax rates for certain property | Nay | Apr 18, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 17 — Resolution regarding energy | Yea | Apr 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 952 — Authorizing governor to enter into agreements with tribal governments relating to marijuana | Nay | Apr 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 949 — Require fee schedule and report for certain commitments | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 943 — Establish the Montana rare disease advisory council | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 921 — Constitutional amendment prohibiting distribution or receipt of child pornography | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 939 — Revise laws relating to wind turbine generators | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 923 — Revise categorical exclusions from nondegradation authorization | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 912 — Generally revise behavioral health laws to create a secure forensic facility | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 899 — Establish Montana state shooting center task force | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 898 — Generally revise laws related to LLC operating agreements | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 891 — Provide subpoena powers to the office of inspector general | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 888 — Revise local board of health rules for isolation and quarantine | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 888 — Revise local board of health rules for isolation and quarantine | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 872 — Revise licensing laws | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 866 — Allow the term "emotional disability" to be used instead of "emotional disturbance" as it relates to special education | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 860 — Provide for veterinary training loan program | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 846 — Revising property taxation for certain local government subdivisions | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 834 — Create a government evidence and impact commission | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 832 — Establish PTSD nonmedication therapy training grant program | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 762 — Require the department of fish, wildlife, and parks to publish a report on river usage | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 794 — Revise pharmacy laws | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 768 — Revise civil liability laws relating to equine activities and waivers | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (8 as lead sponsor)
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SB 407
MT · —
Revise education laws to prohibit certain flags and banners in school and require phrase "In God we trust" displayed in each classroom of a public school
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SB 114
MT · —
Provide for display of Ten Commandments in public schools
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SB 473
MT · —
Prohibit weather modification.
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SJ 15
MT · —
Resolution on Obergefell
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SB 491
MT · —
Generally revise laws related to sexual assault kits
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SB 160
MT · —
Revise alternative energy project laws to require a bond prior to construction
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SB 283
MT · —
Generally revise laws relating to wind generation facilities
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SB 505
MT · —
Generally revise zoning laws to prohibit the construction of wind generation facilities.