Rep. Dave Fern

Democrat

Representing HD 5

Whitefish

Fern previously served in the House in 2019 and 2017.

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

Won by 20% (1,504 votes)

Ran unopposed

Won by 18% (1,342 votes)

Of 1,994 House floor votes involving bills:

74%With majority of House lawmakers

69%With majority of GOP caucus

88%With majority of Dem. caucus

Fern has been absent or excused for 8 votes.

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HJ 6: Provide for study of natural resources trust fund From Dave Fern (D)Bill text	Passed
HJ 36: Interim study on residential property taxes From Dave Fern (D)Bill text	Passed
HB 154: Revise resort tax population limits From Dave Fern (D)Bill text	Failed
HB 156: Revise trash tie-down laws From Dave Fern (D)Bill text	Failed
HB 166: Expanding the transformational learning program to include magnet schools From Dave Fern (D)Bill text Fiscal note	Failed
HB 187: Provide for local option sales tax From Dave Fern (D)Bill text	Failed
HB 347: Revise laws on non-party candidate ballot access From Dave Fern (D)Bill text	Failed
HB 601: Establishing requirements for certain long-term care facilities From Dave Fern (D)Bill text	Failed
HB 629: Provide for job creation tax credits From Dave Fern (D)Bill text Fiscal note	Passed
HB 638: Provide for property tax fairness credit From Dave Fern (D)Bill text Fiscal note	Failed

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