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Last updated 5:26 PM Jun 22, 2021

Rep. Derek Skees

Republican
Representing HD 11
South of Kalispell, Somers

Skees previously served in the House in 2019, 2017, and 2011.

HD 11 election results

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

General election vote, 2020

(R) DEREK SKEES100%
Ran unopposed

Party primary vote, 2020

(R) DEREK SKEES(R)56%44%
Won by 12% (353 votes)

Governor vote in district, 2020

(R) GIANFORTE(D)(L)71%26%
Won by 45% (2,992 votes)

Voting statistics

Of 1,996 House floor votes involving bills:
90%With majority of House lawmakers
94%With majority of GOP caucus
56%With majority of Dem. caucus
Skees has been absent or excused for 6 votes.
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Bills sponsored

HR 2: House rules resolution
From Derek Skees (R)Bill text
Passed
HB 261: Constitutional amendment for taxpayer protection act to limit tax types
Failed
HB 273: Eliminate restrictions on nuclear facility development
Passed
HB 442: Provide for ratemaking mechanisms
Failed
HB 443: Generally revise organization of legislative branch
Failed
HB 474: Repeal laws that bind future legislatures
Failed
HB 475: Revise Renewable Portfolio Standard to include hydropower
Passed
HB 507: Revising alcohol laws relating to employment of minors
Failed
HB 535: Eliminate the commissioner of political practices
Failed
HB 542: Eliminate any state support for radio stations
Failed
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Committee assignments

  • House Judiciary
  • House Energy, Telecommunications, and Federal Relations - Chair
  • House Rules - Chair

News coverage

MTFP stories involving this lawmaker
The Session podcast
4/12/21
Marijuana bills roll through the House
4/7/21
Trio of bills offer competing visions for recreational marijuana
4/2/21
Nuclear on the radar: Part I
3/2/21
Eliminating the enforcer
2/25/21
Lawmakers make another push to ban ‘sanctuary cities’
1/26/21
Tense gun law debate continues on House floor
1/13/21
Allowing victims to record abusers
1/12/21
Legislative session will be in-person and virtual, per Rules Committee
12/16/20
Nipped in the bud?
12/8/20

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