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Last updated 5:26 PM Jun 22, 2021

Rep. Sue Vinton

Republican
Representing HD 56
Southeast of Billings

Vinton previously served in the House in 2019 and 2017.

HD 56 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) SUE VINTON100%
Ran unopposed

Party primary vote, 2020

(R) SUE VINTON100%
Ran unopposed

Governor vote in district, 2020

(R) GIANFORTE(D)(L)65%30%
Won by 35% (1,863 votes)

Voting statistics

Of 2,000 House floor votes involving bills:
94%With majority of House lawmakers
97%With majority of GOP caucus
59%With majority of Dem. caucus
Vinton has been absent or excused for 2 votes.
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Bills sponsored

HR 7: House resolution authorizing intervention in SB 140 legal proceedings
From Sue Vinton (R)Bill textFiscal note
Passed
HB 32: Repeal ending fund balance limits for school district funds
Passed
HB 33: Clarify school funding related to anticipated enrollment increases
Passed
HB 259: Revise property and zoning laws
Passed
HB 329: Establish the Students with Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act
Failed
HB 379: Revise laws for non-discriminatory rate setting in insurance
Passed
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Committee assignments

  • House Ethics - Majority Vice Chair
  • House Appropriations
  • House Education
  • Joint Long-Range Planning

News coverage

MTFP stories involving this lawmaker
The financial side of school choice
4/8/21
HB 113 narrowly fails final House vote
1/26/21
Republican majority in House advances bills restricting abortion, transgender rights
1/25/21
Legislature to get dedicated contact tracer
1/8/21
Newly elected lawmakers pick leaders for 2021 session
11/18/20

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