Sen. Jill Cohenour
Democrat
Representing SD 42
Helena, East Helena
Cohenour previously served in the House in 2009, 2007, 2005, and 2003, as well as the Senate in 2019, 2017, and 2015.
SD 42 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 14% (1,376 votes)
Party primary vote, 2018
Ran unopposed
Governor vote in district, 2020
Won by 11% (1,290 votes)
Voting statistics
Of 1,905 Senate floor votes involving bills:
65%With majority of Senate lawmakers
59%With majority of GOP caucus
98%With majority of Dem. caucus
Cohenour has been absent or excused for 0 votes.
Bills sponsored
| SB 2: Clarify the dissemination of fish and wildlife related information | Failed |
| SB 6: Revise distribution dates for lodging taxes | Passed |
| SB 7: Revise tax credit for energy-conserving expenditures | Failed |
| SB 8: Revise filing requirements for warrants of distraint | Failed |
| SB 10: Providing for circuit breaker income tax credit for property taxes paid Creates a property tax “circuit breaker” credit to lighten tax burden on lower-income residents | Failed |
| SB 11: Increase minimum corporate income tax | Failed |
| SB 12: Convert tax haven list to tax haven criteria | Failed |
| SB 13: Revise DNRC adjudication benchmarks | Passed |
| SB 20: Clarifying use of river basin councils | Passed |
| SB 34: Revise biodiesel blending and storage tax credit reporting requirements | Passed |
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Committee assignments
- Senate Natural Resources
- Senate Rules
- Senate Fish and Game
- Senate Taxation - Minority Vice Chair
- Senate Ethics - Minority Vice Chair
News coverage
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