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Legislator > Steve Gist
State Representative
Steve Gist
(R) - Montana
Montana House District 025
In Office - Started: 01/04/2021
contact info
Cascade Office
339 1st St. North
Cascade, MT 59421
Cascade, MT 59421
Phone: 406-231-4050
General Capitol Building Address
Capitol Building, 1301 E. 6th Ave.
P.O. Box 200400
Helena, MT 59620-0400
P.O. Box 200400
Helena, MT 59620-0400
Phone: 406-444-4800
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB901 | Create a fire department health and safety grant program | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIRE DEPARTMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO FUND GRANTS; ESTABLISHING GRANT ELIGIBILITY, PURPOSES, AND LIMITS; REQUIRING AN APPLICATION FEE; PROVIDING A STATUTORY APPROPRIATION; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AMING SECTION 17-7-502, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” | Vetoed |
| HB758 | Revise health care laws relating to out-of-network services | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING INSURANCE LAW TO PROHIBIT BALANCE BILLING FOR OUT-OF-NETWORK EMERGENCIES; APPLYING TO HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS; REQUIRING AMBULANCE GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO BE PAID BY THE INSURER AT CERTAIN IN- NETWORK RATES; ESTABLISHING RATES; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; REQUIRING REPORTING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AND AMING SECTIONS 2-18-704, 30-14-2602, 33-31-111, AND 33-35-306, MCA; AND PROVIDING A DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE.” | Dead |
| HB742 | Revise nuisance compliance laws | AN ACT REVISING LOCAL GOVERNMENT NUISANCE LAWS; REQUIRING A MINIMUM COMPLAINT THRESHOLD BEFORE A COUNTY OFFICER MAY CONDUCT SITE INSPECTIONS; FURTHER DEFINING PUBLIC NUISANCE; AMING SECTIONS 7-5-2111 AND 7-5-4104, MCA; AND PROVIDING A DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB657 | Allow municipalities to review certain water and sewer systems | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT ALLOWING CITIES AND TOWNS TO REVIEW PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS; AND REQUIRING THE CITY OR TOWN TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ESTABLISH A REVIEW PROGRAM.” | Dead |
| HB243 | Provide tax credit for volunteer first responders | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT PROVIDING AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING THAT THE CREDIT IS REFUNDABLE; AMING SECTION 15-30-2303, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN APPLICABILITY DATE.” | Dead |
| HB84 | Revise liability, training for prescribed fires | AN ACT REVISING FIRE MANAGEMENT LAWS; ESTABLISHING THE PRESCRIBED FIRE MANAGER CERTIFICATION AND LIABILITY ACT; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF CERTIFIED PRESCRIBED FIRE MANAGERS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACT; CREATING A FUND; REQUIRING A PERMIT BEFORE A PRESCRIBED FIRE MAY BE IGNITED OR SET; AMING SECTIONS 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, AND 76-13-122, MCA; AND PROVIDING A DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE DATES.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB69 | Revise hard rock and rock products mining fees | AN ACT REVISING HARD ROCK AND ROCK PRODUCTS MINING FEES; PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL SMALL MINER ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND LATE FEE, AN EXPLORATION LICENSE RENEWAL FEE, AN OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATION FEE, AN ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR MINES AND ROCK PRODUCTS MINES, AND A FEE FOR PERMIT AMMENTS; CREATING A HARD-ROCK MINING PERMITTING PROGRAM ACCOUNT; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AMING SECTIONS 82-4-305, 82-4- 311, 82-4-331, 82-4-332, 82-4-335, 82-4-339, 82-4-342, AND 82-4-343, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB421 | Increase DNRC fire assessment fees | AN ACT INCREASING FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENT RATES COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION; AMING SECTION 76-13-201, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB620 | Revise laws prohibiting contracts that restrict practice to include physicians of all specialties | AN ACT REVISING LAWS PROHIBITING CONTRACTS THAT RESTRICT PRACTICE TO INCLUDE LICENSED PHYSICIANS OF ALL SPECIALTIES; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; AMING SECTION 28-2- 724, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE A DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE AND AN APPLICABILITY DATE.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB621 | Allow a local first response entity to establish a peer support program | AN ACT ALLOWING A LOCAL FIRST RESPONDER ENTITY TO ESTABLISH A PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF A LOCAL FIRST RESPONDER PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM; AND PROHIBITING A QUALIFIED PEER SUPPORTER FROM TESTIFYING ABOUT THE CONTENT OF A PEER SUPPORT SESSION.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB683 | Revise local government conflict of interest laws for contracted projects | AN ACT REVISING CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS FOR CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; PROHIBITING CONTRACTS WITH A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WAS INVOLVED IN THE DESIGN OR ENGINEERING OF A PRIMARY PROJECT; REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; AND AMING SECTIONS 7-3-1323, 7-5-2301, 7-5-4301, AND 7-14-2404, MCA.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB70 | Study of wildland firefighting | AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF STATE FIRE SUPPRESSION ISSUES, METHODS, AND COSTS; PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION; ESTABLISHING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONTINGENT VOIDNESS; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HJ47 | Study resolution on local government entity cooperation | A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY COOPERATION AND CONSOLIDATION; AND REQUESTING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB616 | Allow data modeling for mine bond release | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR DATA MODELING WHEN RELEASING A STRIP OR UNDERGROUND MINE PERFORMANCE BOND; PROVIDING FOR CONTINGENT VOIDNESS; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AMING SECTION 82-4-232, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB244 | Revise hunting licenses for deployed armed service members | AN ACT REVISING LICENSES ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS FOR DEPLOYED ARMED SERVICE MEMBERS; AND AMING SECTION 87-2-817, MCA. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB68 | Authorize county commissioners to initiate mandamus proceedings | AN ACT AUTHORIZING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO INITIATE MANDAMUS PROCEEDINGS; AND AMING SECTIONS 7-4-2110 AND 27-26-206, MCA.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB75 | Revise public safety officer certification standards | AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATION STANDARDS; APPLYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION STANDARDS TO ALL PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS; CLARIFYING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS WHEN NO BASIC EQUIVALENCY COURSE EXISTS FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER'S SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE; AND AMING SECTION 44-4-404, MCA. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB231 | Revise property tax rates for certain property | (H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| HB231 | Revise property tax rates for certain property | (H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SB324 | Revise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims of crime | (H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| SB324 | Revise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims of crime | (H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| SB524 | Revise laws relating to category D assisted living facilities | (H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ37 | Interim survey of behavioral health services in Montana | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ36 | Study dependent neglect standards for prosecutors | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB935 | Limits to Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer withdrawals | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SB40 | Revise supreme court public records laws by opening deliberations and files to the public | (H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ46 | Interim study of food security and agricultural prosperity | (H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| HB2 | General Appropriations Act | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| HB682 | Generally revise laws regarding gender transition treatment | (H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB863 | Generally revise state finance laws | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| HB863 | Generally revise state finance laws | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| HB850 | Provide licensing and regulation of community health workers | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB381 | Provide for educational credit for students volunteering in long term care, nursing home, home care, and child care settings | (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HJ34 | Resolution supporting Montana's beef producers | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB932 | Generally revise conservation financing laws | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SB319 | Generally revise health care laws related to doulas | (H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| SJ48 | Interim study of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ48 | Interim study of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB505 | Revise laws on Montana housing infrastructure revolving loan fund on deed restrictions, usage, and interest | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SB472 | Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process | (H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ49 | Interim study of youth and family behavioral health prevention | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ49 | Interim study of youth and family behavioral health prevention | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB853 | Revise fees for licensed establishments | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ35 | Interim study of voter list maintenance and integrity | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ35 | Interim study of voter list maintenance and integrity | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SB446 | Revise laws related to healthcare utilization review | (H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ42 | Interim study of noxious weed control | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SJ42 | Interim study of noxious weed control | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB513 | Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use | (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB818 | Ban foreign funding for ballot measures | (H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB936 | Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB 2-Section B | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB913 | Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB2 Section D | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB329 | Make the Montana ammunition act permanent | (H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB117 | Establish criminal justice data warehouse priorities | (H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| SB524 | Revise laws relating to category D assisted living facilities | (H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SJ37 | Interim survey of behavioral health services in Montana | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SJ36 | Study dependent neglect standards for prosecutors | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB935 | Limits to Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer withdrawals | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SB40 | Revise supreme court public records laws by opening deliberations and files to the public | (H) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SJ33 | Interim study of the prescription drug supply chain | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SJ46 | Interim study of food security and agricultural prosperity | (H) Business and Labor--Be Concurred In | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB4 | Appropriations by budget amendment | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB5 | Long-range building appropriations | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB12 | Montana historic preservation grants | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| SJ34 | Interim study of child care | (H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB682 | Generally revise laws regarding gender transition treatment | (H) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB446 | Revise indecent exposure laws | (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB924 | Generally revise state finance laws | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB863 | Generally revise state finance laws | (H) Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| HB863 | Generally revise state finance laws | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Not Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| HB850 | Provide licensing and regulation of community health workers | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments 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 | (H) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HJ34 | Resolution supporting Montana's beef producers | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB932 | Generally revise conservation financing laws | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SB319 | Generally revise health care laws related to doulas | (H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SB218 | Provide for private right of action for injuries caused by certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria | (H) Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB505 | Revise laws on Montana housing infrastructure revolving loan fund on deed restrictions, usage, and interest | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SB472 | Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process | (H) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB451 | Revise tax increment financing districts to exclude debt service and certain school levies | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Not Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| HJ69 | Study resolution on impacts of federal funding changes on Dept. of Military Affairs | (H) 3rd Reading Passed | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB853 | Revise fees for licensed establishments | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HJ73 | Study resolution on block management funding and participation | (H) 3rd Reading Passed | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| HJ72 | Interim study of personal data sharing by DOT | (H) 3rd Reading Passed | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| SB446 | Revise laws related to healthcare utilization review | (H) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HR9 | Resolution urging President Trump and Governor Walz to pardon Derek Chauvin | (H) Taken from Committee; Placed on 2nd Reading | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HJ70 | Study resolution on impacts of federal funding changes on MDT | (H) 3rd Reading Passed | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB513 | Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use | (H) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB818 | Ban foreign funding for ballot measures | (H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB936 | Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB 2-Section B | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB913 | Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB2 Section D | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB329 | Make the Montana ammunition act permanent | (H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB117 | Establish criminal justice data warehouse priorities | (H) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Yea |
| HB511 | Provide grant funding for firefighting training facilities | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| SJ28 | Interim study resolution on the legislature's ethics processes | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| HB231 | Revise property tax rates for certain property | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Not Concurred | 04/28/2025 | Nay |
| SB116 | Revise the Montana heritage preservation and development commission membership | (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB118 | Generally revise student data laws to enhance privacy | (H) Motion Failed | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB45 | Create a judicial performance evaluation commission and system | (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB45 | Create a judicial performance evaluation commission and system | (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SJ33 | Interim study of the prescription drug supply chain | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB2 | General Appropriations Act | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/28/2025 | Nay |
| HB4 | Appropriations by budget amendment | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB5 | Long-range building appropriations | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB9 | Cultural and aesthetic grants | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB10 | Long-range information technology appropriations | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB11 | Providing grants and appropriations through the Montana coal endowment program | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB12 | Montana historic preservation grants | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/28/2025 | Nay |
| HB76 | Generally revise laws related to the board of behavioral health | (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB939 | Revise laws relating to wind turbine generators | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB864 | Authorize transfers and other necessary measure to implement HB 2 section E | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB446 | Revise indecent exposure laws | (H) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB924 | Generally revise state finance laws | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB218 | Provide for private right of action for injuries caused by certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria | (H) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Not Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB643 | Revise reimbursement costs to detention centers holding inmates in state custody | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB226 | Require petition submittals be dropped off within a specific timeframe | (H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB876 | Sawmill revitalization act | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJ74 | Study resolution analyzing water re-use in the state | (H) 3rd Reading Passed | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Montana House District 025 | House | Republican | In Office | 01/04/2021 |