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State Senator
Theresa Manzella
(R) - Montana
Montana Senate District 44
In Office - Started: 01/04/2021

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Hamilton Office

P.O. Box 1100
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-546-9462

General Capitol Building Address

Capitol Building, 1301 E. 6th Ave.
P.O. Box 200500
Helena, MT 59620-0500
Phone: 406-444-4800

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SB298 Revise duties of the secretary of state AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE EXERCISE SUPERVISORY POWERS OVER COUNTY ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS; AMING SECTIONS 2-15-401 AND 13-1-301, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Dead
SB185 Constitutional amendment regarding qualified elector to require that only a citizen can vote AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MONTANA AN AMMENT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2, OF THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES IS A QUALIFIED ELECTOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Dead
SB127 Providing for attorney fees and costs in certain justifiable use of force cases AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATING TO SELF-DEFENSE; PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON MAY BE PLACED IN LEGAL JEOPARDY WHEN DEFING AGAINST A SERIOUS CRIME; AND PROVIDING THAT WHEN A DEFANT SUCCESSFULLY ARGUES THE DEFENSE OF JUSTIFIABLE USE OF FORCE, THE DEFANT IS ENTITLED TO OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES." Dead
SB478 Require higher education institutions to pay medical costs associated with mandated COVID–19 vaccinations AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING HIGHER EDUCATION LAWS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PAY MEDICAL COSTS RELATED TO REQUIRED COVID-19 VACCINATIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.” Dead
SB525 Authorize use of school chaplains in school districts and public charter schools AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT AUTHORIZING A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO USE PAID OR VOLUNTEER SCHOOL CHAPLAINS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTS, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS; REQUIRING A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ADOPT A SCHOOL CHAPLAIN POLICY WITH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCHOOL CHAPLAIN TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN A SCHOOL; REQUIRING PUBLICATION OF A LIST OF SCHOOL CHAPLAINS AND THEIR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WEBSITE; AUTHORIZING A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ENGAGE A SCHOOL CHAPLAIN IN LIEU OF A SCHOOL COUNSELOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Dead
SB494 Revise voting system auditing in election laws AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING ELECTION LAWS; REQUIRING A TEST OF THE ELECTION MANAGEMENT A NEW VOTING SYSTEM TO VERIFY SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY; REQUIRING ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS TO PRINT, EXAMINE, AND RETAIN VOTING SYSTEM AUDIT LOGS AND RECORDS OF VOTES CAST THAT AUDIT LOGS OR CAST VOTE RECORDS BE RETAINED AS A PUBLIC RECORD; AND AMING SECTIONS SECTION 13-1-303 AND 13-15-206, MCA.” Dead
SB479 Generally revise laws related to chemical abortion AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING LAWS RELATED TO CHEMICAL ABORTION; PROVIDING NECESSARY CONDITIONS TO ADMINISTER A CHEMICAL ABORTION AFFECTING OR AS PART OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE; ESTABLISHING MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF ABORTION DRUGS AND REMEDIATION OF TAINTED WASTEWATER SYSTEMS; AND PROVIDING DEFINITIONS.” Dead
SB439 Generally revise laws related to voter list maintenance AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING LAWS RELATED TO VOTER LIST MAINTENANCE; REQUIRING THE CLERK OF COURT TO SHARE ALL ADDRESS CHANGES WITH THE COUNTY ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR; REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO SHARE ALL ADDRESS CHANGES WITH THE COUNTY ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR; SUPERSEDING THE UNFUNDED MANDATE LAWS; AND AMING SECTIONS 3-15-405, 13-2-220, AND 61-5-115, MCA” Dead
SB477 Revise subdivision family transfer laws AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO DIVISIONS OF LAND EXEMPT FROM SUBDIVISION REVIEW; REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING; REQUIRING AN AFFIDAVIT; AND AMING SECTION 76-3-207, MCA.” Dead
SB440 Revising election laws related to reporting election results AN ACT REQUIRING PUBLIC REPORTS OF STATEWIDE CANVASSED ELECTION RESULTS PROVIDED UNDER TITLE 13, CHAPTER 15, PART 5; PROVIDING THE INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT; AND ESTABLISHING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.” Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB91 Require citizenship marker on driver's license and identification cards AN ACT REQUIRING DRIVER'S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO DISPLAY CITIZENSHIP STATUS; AMING SECTIONS 61-5-111 AND 61-12-501, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN APPLICABILITY DATE.” Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB433 Revise right-of-way laws for roundabouts AN ACT REVISING RIGHT-OF-WAY LAWS REGARDING ROUNDABOUTS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AND AMING SECTION 61-8-327, MCA.” Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SJ35 Interim study of voter list maintenance and integrity A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF VOTER LIST MAINTENANCE AND INTEGRITY; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR47 Confirm governor's appointees for public employees' retirement board A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA CONCURRING IN, CONFIRMING, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED JANUARY 16, 2025, TO THE SENATE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR63 Confirm governor's appointee for the board of veterans' affairs A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA CONCURRING IN, CONFIRMING, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED JANUARY 16, 2025, TO THE SENATE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR62 Confirm governor's appointee for the board of veterans' affairs A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA CONCURRING IN, CONFIRMING, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED JANUARY 16, 2025, TO THE SENATE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR74 Confirm governor's appointee for the board of veterans' affairs A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA CONCURRING IN, CONFIRMING, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED JANUARY 16, 2025, TO THE SENATE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR73 Confirm governor's appointee for the board of veterans' affairs A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA CONCURRING IN, CONFIRMING, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED JANUARY 16, 2025, TO THE SENATE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR61 Confirm governor's appointee for the board of veterans' affairs A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA CONCURRING IN, CONFIRMING, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED JANUARY 16, 2025, TO THE SENATE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR72 Confirm governor's appointee for the board of veterans' affairs A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA CONCURRING IN, CONFIRMING, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBMITTED BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DATED JANUARY 16, 2025, TO THE SENATE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
HB231 Revise property tax rates for certain property (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Nay
SB542 Generally revise property tax laws (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Nay
SB324 Revise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims of crime (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Rejected 04/30/2025 Nay
SB524 Revise laws relating to category D assisted living facilities (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
SB40 Revise supreme court public records laws by opening deliberations and files to the public (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
HJ55 Study resolution on property management licensing and practice (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Yea
HB682 Generally revise laws regarding gender transition treatment (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
HJ65 Request interim study of DUI (S) 3rd Reading Failed 04/30/2025 Nay
HB381 Provide for educational credit for students volunteering in long term care, nursing home, home care, and child care settings (S) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
HJ62 Study resolution on wildfire safety (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Nay
HJ51 Request interim study on special education (S) 3rd Reading Failed 04/30/2025 Nay
SB319 Generally revise health care laws related to doulas (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Nay
SB472 Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Nay
HJ47 Study resolution on local government entity cooperation (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Nay
HJ74 Study resolution analyzing water re-use in the state (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Nay
HJ52 Interim study on the Montana cattle industry (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Yea
HJ26 Study guardianships and conservatorships (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Nay
SB446 Revise laws related to healthcare utilization review (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
HJ60 Interim study on the effects and regulation of kratom (S) 3rd Reading Failed 04/30/2025 Yea
HJ61 Interim study on the property insurance market in Montana (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Nay
HB513 Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use (S) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
HB818 Ban foreign funding for ballot measures (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
HB329 Make the Montana ammunition act permanent (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
HB117 Establish criminal justice data warehouse priorities (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
HJ44 Interim study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and water quality (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Yea
HJ42 Interim study on procurement, no-bid contracts, and transparency on no-bid purchases (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Nay
HJ50 Interim study of uniform common interest ownership laws (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Nay
HJ48 Interim study on moving the date of the primary election (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/30/2025 Yea
HB231 Revise property tax rates for certain property (S) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Nay
SB542 Generally revise property tax laws (S) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Nay
HB116 Provide for attorneys to appear remotely (S) 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HB116 Provide for attorneys to appear remotely (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed 04/29/2025 Yea
HB116 Provide for attorneys to appear remotely (S) Taken from Committee; Placed on 2nd Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
SB537 Generally revise marijuana tax laws (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
SB324 Revise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims of crime (S) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Nay
SB524 Revise laws relating to category D assisted living facilities (S) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
SB93 Revise income taxes related to retired military members (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
SB40 Revise supreme court public records laws by opening deliberations and files to the public (S) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
HB76 Generally revise laws related to the board of behavioral health (S) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/29/2025 Nay
SB535 Revise laws related to experimental treatments (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Nay
SB545 Establish the Danny L. Radish Highway in Lincoln County (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ55 Study resolution on property management licensing and practice (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ55 Study resolution on property management licensing and practice (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HB682 Generally revise laws regarding gender transition treatment (S) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
SB326 Generally revise laws related to MEDIA Act film tax credits (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
SB536 Revise contractor gross receipts tax (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
HB446 Revise indecent exposure laws (S) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ65 Request interim study of DUI (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HB271 Provide that there is a limited executive privilege to the public records act (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
HB381 Provide for educational credit for students volunteering in long term care, nursing home, home care, and child care settings (S) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
SB333 Repeal sunset on coal washing credit (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ23 Interim study on youth court laws (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ62 Study resolution on wildfire safety (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ51 Request interim study on special education (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
SB319 Generally revise health care laws related to doulas (S) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Nay
SB218 Provide for private right of action for injuries caused by certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria (S) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
SB472 Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process (S) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ59 Request interim study on media literacy (S) 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ59 Request interim study on media literacy (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ32 Interim study of advanced investigator qualifications for law enforcement (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ47 Study resolution on local government entity cooperation (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ28 Interim study to identify and improve access to federal grant opportunities for the state of Montana, tribal governments, and local government entities (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ58 Request interim study on increasing impact of school counselors (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ58 Request interim study on increasing impact of school counselors (S) 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ74 Study resolution analyzing water re-use in the state (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ52 Interim study on the Montana cattle industry (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ26 Study guardianships and conservatorships (S) 3rd Reading Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ26 Study guardianships and conservatorships (S) 3rd Reading Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ45 Interim study on the impact collateral consequences have on criminal record expungement (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
SB424 Revising the disabled veteran property tax assistance program (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
SB260 Provide for alteration of service district boundaries (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
SB446 Revise laws related to healthcare utilization review (S) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ53 Request an interim study on school safety (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ71 Study resolution of the impact of federal funding changes on DEQ (S) 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ71 Study resolution of the impact of federal funding changes on DEQ (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ60 Interim study on the effects and regulation of kratom (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
SJ47 Study resolution on the creation or alteration of local government entities (S) 3rd Reading Passed 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ61 Interim study on the property insurance market in Montana (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
HB513 Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use (S) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
HB513 Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use (S) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
HB818 Ban foreign funding for ballot measures (S) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
SB253 Revise administrative and certification processes for student scholarship organizations (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
SB560 Provide for a hospital community benefit fee (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
SB553 Generally revise state policy laws (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House 04/29/2025 Yea
HB329 Make the Montana ammunition act permanent (S) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ30 Study resolution on incentivizing housing density and affordability (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HB117 Establish criminal justice data warehouse priorities (S) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ75 Interim study of the Montana state hospital (S) 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ75 Interim study of the Montana state hospital (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ44 Interim study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and water quality (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ42 Interim study on procurement, no-bid contracts, and transparency on no-bid purchases (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ50 Interim study of uniform common interest ownership laws (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
HJ40 Interim study on transferring fiscal note production from executive branch to legislative branch (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
SJ40 Interim study on legislative branch procurement and leadership expenditures (S) 3rd Reading Passed 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ56 Study resolution of search and rescue services and funding (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
SJ43 Study of the criminal justice data warehouse (S) 3rd Reading Passed 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ48 Interim study on moving the date of the primary election (S) 2nd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ63 Request interim study on early literacy (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed 04/29/2025 Yea
HJ63 Request interim study on early literacy (S) 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed 04/29/2025 Nay
HB954 Extend PL280 termination date (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Montana Senate Education and Cultural Resources Committee 10
Detail Montana Senate Judiciary Committee 4
Detail Montana Senate State Administration Committee Chair 1
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MT Montana Senate District 44 Senate Republican In Office 01/04/2021
MT Montana House District 085 House Republican Out of Office 01/05/2015 01/16/2024