Sen. Jason Ellsworth

Republican

Representing SD 43

Hamilton, Darby

(406) 360-0009 | Jason.Ellsworth@mtleg.gov

Ellsworth previously served in the Senate in 2019.

SD 43 election results

Last in-cycle for Senate election in 2018. House seats are elected every two years, Senate seats every four.

General election vote, 2018

Won by 24% (2,716 votes)

Party primary vote, 2018

Won by 6% (264 votes)

Governor vote in district, 2020

Won by 32% (4,568 votes)

Voting statistics

Of 536 Senate floor votes involving bills:

92%With majority of Senate lawmakers

97%With majority of GOP caucus

61%With majority of Dem. caucus

Ellsworth has been absent or excused for 15 votes.

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Bills sponsored

SR 2: Approve organization of Bitterroot valley community college district From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text	First chamber Tabled in committee
SJ 15: Approve organization of Bitterroot valley community college district From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text Fiscal note	First chamber Passed second reading vote
SB 51: Exempting certain fiber optic, coaxial cable from property taxation Tax incentives intended to spur rural broadband internet development From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text Fiscal note 1 MTFP story	Second chamber In committee
SB 52: Revise lodging facility use tax and sales tax on lodging and rental cars From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text Fiscal note	Second chamber In committee
SB 54: Require reviews of experimental on-site wastewater treatment systems From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text	Governor Before governor
SB 56: Make MDT, FWP employee grievance procedures same as for other state employees From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text	Governor Before governor
SB 114: Revise the homestead exemption From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text	Reconciliation In reconciliation
SB 143: Generally revise laws re Class B-10 and Class B-11 elk and deer licenses From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text Fiscal note	First chamber In committee
SB 297: ConnectMT Act to establish broadband deployment From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text	First chamber Passed second reading vote
SB 327: Revise waste of game law From Jason Ellsworth (R)Bill text	First chamber Out of committee

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Committee assignments

Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs
Senate Local Government
Senate Rules
Senate Fish and Game

News coverage

MTFP stories involving this lawmaker

Promoting rural broadband with tax breaks

1/19/21

Legislature to get dedicated contact tracer

1/8/21

Legislative session will be in-person and virtual, per Rules Committee

12/16/20

COVID and the Capitol

11/19/20

Newly elected lawmakers pick leaders for 2021 session

11/18/20

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