Sen. John Esp
Republican
Representing SD 30
Big Timber, Livingston, Gardiner, Wilsall
Esp previously served in the House in 2011 and 2001, as well as the Senate in 2019, 2009, 2007, 2005, and 2003.
SD 30 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 9% (1,040 votes)
Party primary vote, 2018
Ran unopposed
Governor vote in district, 2020
Won by 10% (1,389 votes)
Voting statistics
Of 1,879 Senate floor votes involving bills:
87%With majority of Senate lawmakers
90%With majority of GOP caucus
56%With majority of Dem. caucus
Esp has been absent or excused for 26 votes.
Bills sponsored
| SB 44: Revise subdivision laws | Passed |
| SB 119: Generally revise title insurance laws to include title guarantees | Failed |
| SB 120: Revise appointment and employment of legislative auditor | Passed |
| SB 161: Allow certain subdivisions to qualify for an expedited review | Passed |
| SB 294: Allow for a referendum to terminate a county zoning district | Passed |
| SB 352: Clarify objections to water rights | Failed |
| SB 358: Repeal numeric nutrient standards for water quality Loosens nutrient water quality regulations by replacing numeric standards with narrative ones | Passed |
| SB 380: Establish requirements and Medicaid coverage for family health facilitators | Failed |
| SB 384: Revise laws related to Aquatic Invasive Species hydroelectric fee | Passed |
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Committee assignments
- Senate Judiciary
- Senate Local Government - Majority Vice Chair
- Senate Ethics - Chair
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