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Last updated 5:26 PM Jun 22, 2021

Rep. Ross Fitzgerald

Republican
Representing HD 17
Fairfield, Choteau, Augusta, Valier, Brady

Fitzgerald previously served in the House in 2019 and 2017.

HD 17 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) ROSS H FITZGERALD(D)79%21%
Won by 57% (3,233 votes)

Party primary vote, 2020

(R) ROSS H FITZGERALD100%
Ran unopposed

Governor vote in district, 2020

(R) GIANFORTE(D)(L)70%27%
Won by 43% (2,477 votes)

Voting statistics

Of 1,999 House floor votes involving bills:
96%With majority of House lawmakers
91%With majority of GOP caucus
66%With majority of Dem. caucus
Fitzgerald has been absent or excused for 3 votes.
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Bills sponsored

HB 77: Revise motor carrier laws
From Ross Fitzgerald (R)Bill textFiscal note
Passed
HB 153: Revise professional liability insurance requirements for real estate licensees
Passed
HB 254: Revise the wrongful discharge act
Passed
HB 264: Revise emergency vehicle passing laws
Passed
HB 294: Revise fees for agricultural seed licenses
Passed
HB 362: Clarify credit for military leave during employment
Passed
HB 611: Revise requirements for American flags at schools
Passed
HB 653: Revise utilities right-of-way requests
Failed
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Committee assignments

  • House Fish, Wildlife, and Parks - Chair
  • House Natural Resources
  • House Business and Labor

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