Rep. Bill Mercer

Republican

Representing HD 46

Northwest Billings

Mercer previously served in the House in 2019.

Last in-cycle for House election in 2020. House seats are elected every two years, Senate seats every four.

Won by 35% (2,234 votes)

Ran unopposed

Won by 17% (1,112 votes)

Of 1,990 House floor votes involving bills:

89%With majority of House lawmakers

91%With majority of GOP caucus

59%With majority of Dem. caucus

Mercer has been absent or excused for 12 votes.

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HJ 40: Judicial Standards Commission study and audit request From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text	Passed
HJ 43: Interim study bill to examine judicial security From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text	Failed
HB 78: Require certain employees to report suspected child abuse and neglect From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text	Failed
HB 115: Increase penalties for 5th and subsequent DUI From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text Fiscal note	Passed
HB 146: Require OBPP to report actual costs to cost projected in fiscal notes From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text Fiscal note	Passed
HB 168: Generally revise laws related to union fees Requires annual worker consent for union membership From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text Fiscal note 2 MTFP stories	Failed
HB 223: Create statutory authority for sworn law enforcement officers to hold aliens From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text	Passed
HB 277: Provide for a state government performance and results act From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text Fiscal note	Failed
HB 293: Generally revise trust laws From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text	Passed
HB 316: Revise Governor's emergency authority and provide appeal for county ph decisions From Bill Mercer (R)Bill text	Failed

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