Montana State Representative, District 30
Your representative and state lawmaker in Montana House of Representatives
Full office description
- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 100 members of the Montana House of Representatives. The Montana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Montana State Legislature (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.
How this impacts you
Healthcare Costs — State lawmakers can impact how expensive healthcare through programs like Medicaid. For example, the 2015 Montana Legislature expanded Medicaid program to cover Montana adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
Environment — State lawmakers can pass legislation dealing with environmental issues, such as energy production or pollution.
Election results
WINNER
Morgan Thiel
100%
4,281 votes
Candidates (1)
Morgan Thiel
(R)
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