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Last updated 5:26 PM Jun 22, 2021

Rep. Scot Kerns

Republican
Representing HD 23
South side of Great Falls

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

HD 23 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) SCOT KERNS(D)51%49%
Won by 3% (107 votes)

Party primary vote, 2020

(R) SCOT KERNS100%
Ran unopposed

Governor vote in district, 2020

(R) GIANFORTE(D)(L)49%47%
Won by 2% (80 votes)

Voting statistics

Of 1,996 House floor votes involving bills:
91%With majority of House lawmakers
95%With majority of GOP caucus
56%With majority of Dem. caucus
Kerns has been absent or excused for 6 votes.
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Bills sponsored

HR 6: Resolution opposing MUS requiring COVID vaccination
From Scot Kerns (R)Bill text
Failed
HB 160: Free hunting/fishing for service members/veterans with 50% disability rating
Failed
HB 175: Generally revising consumer good repair laws
Failed
HB 185: Revise laws related to basic instructional program in high schools
Failed
HB 186: Generally revise laws related to teacher certification
Failed
HB 355: Require partisan elections for state, district, local judges
Failed
HB 408: Generally revise mental health laws
Failed
HB 420: Revise bicycle laws
Failed
HB 434: Revising gambling law relating to shake-a-day
Failed
HB 436: Generally revise firearms laws
Failed
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Committee assignments

  • House Taxation
  • House Local Government
  • House Education

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2/8/21

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