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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 214 — Provide for prosecution of state crimes for persons subject to federal immigration detention | Yea | Mar 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 196 — Revise digital ID certification laws | Yea | Mar 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 175 — Require fish, wildlife, and parks to publish a report detailing data on hunting districts | Yea | Mar 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 157 — Revise alcohol laws related to responsible server and sales training | Yea | Mar 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 146 — Revise hunting license fees to include cranes and swans | Yea | Mar 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 399 — Revise prior authorization laws | Yea | Mar 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 471 — Generally revise vehicular traffic laws related to pedestrian crossings | Nay | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 345 — Revise workers' compensation laws relating to evidentiary standards | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 253 — Revise administrative and certification processes for student scholarship organizations | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 95 — Provide funding for suicide prevention | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 151 — Revise educational laws pertaining to recruitment and retention and MSDB | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 109 — Revise professional licensing laws to correct errata | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 28 — Clarify timelines and opening procedures for public charter schools | Nay | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 46 — Revise change of attorney laws for public defenders | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 24 — Clarify laws related to kindergarten | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 15 — Implement K-12 Inflation | Nay | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 18 — Deposit non-levy revenue in school equalization and property tax relief account | Nay | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 16 — Revise infrastructure loan program and tax credit | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 434 — Revise banking laws relating to interactive teller machines | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 426 — Clarifying laws related to real estate appraisers | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 335 — Revise laws related to professional licensing board appointments and reporting requirements | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 257 — Generally revise critical infrastructure protection laws | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 249 — Include digital identifications in alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana laws | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 215 — Revise laws on state appointments and vacancies of executive boards and commissions | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 214 — Provide for prosecution of state crimes for persons subject to federal immigration detention | Yea | Mar 21, 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.