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Last updated 5:26 PM Jun 22, 2021

Rep. Kenneth Walsh

Republican
Representing HD 71
Twin Bridges, Sheridan, Virginia City, Ennis

2021 is the first session Walsh has served in the Legislature.

HD 71 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) KENNETH M WALSH(D)74%26%
Won by 49% (3,708 votes)

Party primary vote, 2020

(R) KENNETH M WALSH(R)76%24%
Won by 51% (1,685 votes)

Governor vote in district, 2020

(R) GIANFORTE(D)(L)65%31%
Won by 34% (2,623 votes)

Voting statistics

Of 1,958 House floor votes involving bills:
96%With majority of House lawmakers
92%With majority of GOP caucus
66%With majority of Dem. caucus
Walsh has been absent or excused for 44 votes.
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Bills sponsored

HB 82: Clarify administrative expense cap on pulse crop research, marketing program
From Kenneth Walsh (R)Bill textFiscal note
Failed
HB 93: Expand materials certified under noxious weed seed free program
Passed
HB 94: Expand loan types in Montana Farmer Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Passed
HB 556: Provide alternative means of earning high school diploma
Passed
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Committee assignments

  • House Natural Resources
  • House State Administration
  • House Agriculture
  • House Legislative Administration

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