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John Esp
MT Senate District 29
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Issue areas
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT Senate District 29 current
Montana |
Republican | Jan 6, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MT Senate District 30
Montana |
Republican | Jan 7, 2019 | Jan 6, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MT Senate District 29
Montana |
Republican | Jan 7, 2019 | Jan 5, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MT House District 61
Montana |
Republican | — | Dec 31, 2012 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,107 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 435 — Generally revise laws related to mentally ill individuals | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 422 — Generally revise laws relating to insurance coverage relating to cancer | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 218 — Provide for private right of action for injuries caused by certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 410 — Provide for Montana genomic security act | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 375 — Prohibit sale of edible products that contain hemp | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 350 — Revise participation in extracurricular activities | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 348 — Revise laws on sexual assault | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 278 — Revise education laws to support advanced opportunities | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 243 — Amend zoning regulations to allow taller buildings | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 178 — Provide for temporary lease of water rights | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 174 — Providing that recreational vehicles and mobile homes are reviewed as buildings for rent or lease | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 147 — Generally revise Montana Indian child welfare laws | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 77 — Require conservation districts to comply with state procurement laws | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 69 — Revise county attorney reporting requirements for child sexual abuse | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 45 — Create a judicial performance evaluation commission and system | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 19 — Revise sentencing laws related to theft | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Nay | Apr 17, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — General Appropriations Act | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (7 as lead sponsor)
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SB 223
MT · —
Allow interest earned on workforce housing appropriations to be retained
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SB 435
MT · —
Generally revise laws related to mentally ill individuals
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SB 315
MT · —
Allocate funding for petroleum tank cleanup
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SB 29
MT · —
Allow electronic submission of bonds for state construction projects
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SB 429
MT · —
Generally revise laws related to determination and restoration of fitness in criminal proceedings
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SB 46
MT · —
Increase registration fee for underground petroleum tanks
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SB 430
MT · —
Generally revise laws related to civil commitment and emergency detention of mentally ill persons