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Last updated 5:26 PM Jun 22, 2021

Rep. Wylie Galt

Republican
Representing HD 30
Martinsdale, White Sulphur Springs, Geyser, Lavina

Galt is the Speaker of the House, that body’s presiding officer.

Galt previously served in the House in 2019, 2017, and 2013.

HD 30 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) E. WYLIE GALT(D)80%20%
Won by 59% (3,396 votes)

Party primary vote, 2020

(R) E. WYLIE GALT100%
Ran unopposed

Governor vote in district, 2020

(R) GIANFORTE(D)(L)76%21%
Won by 55% (3,205 votes)

Voting statistics

Of 1,993 House floor votes involving bills:
94%With majority of House lawmakers
97%With majority of GOP caucus
59%With majority of Dem. caucus
Galt has been absent or excused for 9 votes.
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Bills sponsored

HB 340: Revise the MEDIA Act film tax credits
Expand tax credits encouraging Montana film productions
From Wylie Galt (R)Bill textFiscal note
Passed
HB 505: Revising laws re: issuance of elk licenses used on private lands
Failed
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Committee assignments

  • House Transportation

News coverage

MTFP stories involving this lawmaker
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3/5/21
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1/4/21
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12/11/20
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11/18/20
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11/6/20

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