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Dave Fern
MT Senate District 2
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Issue areas
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT Senate District 2 current
Montana |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MT House District 5
Montana |
Democratic | Jan 2, 2017 | Jan 6, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MT Senate District 2
Montana |
Democratic | Jan 2, 2017 | Jan 5, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,052 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 308 — Maintain the county distribution level of metal mines license tax | Yea | Mar 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 234 — Extend the use of funding for lead-in-schools appropriated in 2023 | Yea | Mar 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 212 — Limit liability of agricultural vehicles | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 345 — Revise MDT and transportation commission roles in transit | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 387 — Revise laws related to highway reconstruction | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 351 — Clarify point of taxation for gasoline and special fuels taxes | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 270 — Revise remedies to MEPA | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 210 — Revise laws relating to unemployment insurance program collection rates and uses | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 165 — Notaries not required for vehicle title transfer | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 108 — Eliminate reference to personal property farm manual for property tax purposes | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 92 — Generally revise laws related to alcohol regulation | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 319 — Generally revise health care laws related to doulas | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 237 — Require revenue interim committee to make a recommendation about property tax rates | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 113 — Revise exemptions related to tow truck lien law | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 64 — Clarifying calculation of legislator compensation and expenses during the interim | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 23 — Increase thresholds for railroad accident reporting requirements | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 235 — Provide for voluntary cancellation and suspension of vehicle registration | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 164 — Revise the uniform unclaimed property act | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 150 — Generally revise alcohol and gaming laws | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 58 — Revise distributions mine remediation | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 223 — Revise motor vehicle insurance laws to include commercial to truck costs | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 223 — Revise motor vehicle insurance laws to include commercial to truck costs | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 219 — Generally revise hunting laws related to unlawful contest or prize | Nay | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 189 — Revise the petroleum storage tank cleanup eligibility requirements | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 179 — Revise election laws related to inactive voter status | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (15 as lead sponsor)
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SB 405
MT · —
Provide additional funding for the housing Montana fund
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SB 471
MT · —
Generally revise vehicular traffic laws related to pedestrian crossings
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SB 237
MT · —
Require revenue interim committee to make a recommendation about property tax rates
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SB 88
MT · —
Revise laws related to the publication process of certificate of need letters of intent
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SB 304
MT · —
Revise Montana lakeshore laws
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SB 546
MT · —
Provide income based tax credit
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SB 152
MT · —
Constitutional amendment to revise investment restrictions of coal trust fund
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SB 404
MT · —
Require reporting of building permits for appraisal information
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SB 267
MT · —
Provide a tax credit for charitable gifts to public infrastructure
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SB 343
MT · —
Revert revenue from coal tax to coal trust
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