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Derek received an associate's degree from Montana State University. He has volunteered with Boy Scouts of America and Shriners Hospitals for Children. He is married with children.

Derek has experience as a firefighter and emergency medical technician for Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department.

Derek J Harvey is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 74. He was elected in 2018 and has served 3 terms in this position.

Montana State Legislature

Sponsored House Bill 516 to revise property entry laws for property tax valuation purposes.

Sponsored House Bill 198 to revise workers' compensation death benefit laws and House Bill 199 to revise workers' compensation laws relating to information and reopening of claims.

Member of the Business and Labor Committee.

- Sponsored House Bill 516 to revise property entry laws for property tax valuation purposes.
- Sponsored House Bill 198 to revise workers' compensation death benefit laws and House Bill 199 to revise workers' compensation laws relating to information and reopening of claims.
- Member of the Business and Labor Committee.
- Wants to create affordable housing.
- Supports labor unions.

Economy

Sponsored House Bill 478 to revise DUI laws.

- Sponsored House Bill 478 to revise DUI laws.

Public Safety

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- Supports abortion.
- Wants to increase access to healthcare.

Healthcare

Wants to provide access to a "robust public education system."

- Wants to provide access to a "robust public education system."

Education

Member of the Local Government Committee and the Rules Committee.

- Member of the Local Government Committee and the Rules Committee.

Voting & Elections

Sponsored House Bill 494 to revise transportation construction law.

Wants to maintain citizens' access to public lands.

- Sponsored House Bill 494 to revise transportation construction law.
- Member of the Transportation Committee.
- Wants to maintain citizens' access to public lands.

Energy & the Environment

Derek J Harvey

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