The Senate is one of 2 chambers of the Montana Legislature. The other is the House of Representatives.
The Senate and House are responsible for organizing and establishing rules to govern their respective chambers. The Senate is governed by Senate Rules and Joint Rules. The latter apply to both the House and Senate. Members of each chamber adopt new rules at the beginning of each legislative session.
Members
The Senate is made up of 50 members elected to 4-year terms. Montanans elect half of the 50 members every 2 years. If you're not sure who represents you in the Senate, see "Find a Montana Legislator."
Leaders
President of the Senate
Robert Story (R)
President Pro Tempore
Dan McGee (R)
Majority Leader
Jim Peterson (R)
Majority Whips
Roy Brown (R) Greg Barkus (R)
Minority Leader
Carol Williams (D)
Assistant Miniority Leader
Jesse Laslovich (D)
Minority Whips
Trudi Schmidt (D) Kim Gillan (D)
Committees
There are 17 Senate committees, which meet on varying schedules to hear public comment on proposed legislation. All committee meetings are open to the public. Members of the Senate Finance and Claims Committee also serve on several joint subcommittees, which meet to review and debate state spending proposals.
Key Staff
Secretary of the Senate Marilyn Miller 406-444-4801 mmiller2@mt.gov Room 302B, State Capitol
Sergeant at Arms Nancy Clark 406-444-4878 nclark3@mt.gov Room 375, State Capitol
Session Contact Information
By Phone During legislative sessions, which occur in the first 4 months of odd-numbered years, you may leave a message for a legislator by calling the Session Information Desk, (406) 444-4800. This service is available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to adjournment on Saturdays.
By Mail Address letters to: Senator (NAME) Montana Senate P.O. Box 200500 Helena, MT 59620-0500
By E-mail Send a message to your legislator using the Legislative Branch online message form. This form is activated on the first day of each legislative session.
