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State Representative
Jonathan Karlen
(D) - Montana
Montana House District 098
In Office - Started: 01/06/2025

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Missoula Office

P.O. Box 2960
Missoula, MT 59806-2960
Phone: 406-851-9226

General Capitol Building Address

Capitol Building, 1301 E. 6th Ave.
P.O. Box 200400
Helena, MT 59620-0400
Phone: 406-444-4800

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HB456 Provide best beginnings scholarships to child care workers AN ACT EXPANDING THE BEST BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILD-CARE WORKERS EMPLOYED BY A LICENSED DAY-CARE CENTER OR REGISTERED FAMILY OR GROUP DAY-CARE HOME; PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION; AMING SECTIONS 52-2-714 AND 52-2-715, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Passed
HJ38 Interim study on bolstering public participation in the session/legislature A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. Dead
HB154 Establish a housing fairness tax credit AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT CREATING A HOUSING FAIRNESS INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAID AND RENT-EQUIVALENT PROPERTY TAXES PAID; PROVIDING THAT A TAXPAYER MAY CLAIM EITHER THE HOUSING FAIRNESS PROPERTY TAX CREDIT OR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR THE ELDERLY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OR THE DISABLED VETERAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OR RECEIVE THE INTANGIBLE LAND VALUE PROPERTY EXEMPTION; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AMING SECTIONS 15-6-240, 15-6-302, 15-7-102, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-30-2303, AND 15-30-2341, MCA; AND PROVIDING A DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE AND AN APPLICABILITY DATE.” Dead
HB422 Allow covenants that provide housing affordability AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING COVENANT LAWS TO ALLOW COVENANTS THAT ENCOURAGE WORKFORCE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND ATTAINABILITY; ALLOWING COVENANTS THAT RESTRICT THE SALE, LEASE, OR OWNER'S SHARE OF EQUITY APPRECIATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC INCOMES AND OCCUPATIONS; AND AMING SECTION 70-17-203, MCA.” Dead
HB457 Revise best beginnings eligibility AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING THE FAMILY INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BEST BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION; AMING SECTION 52-2-715, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Dead
HJ41 Study resolution on the landlord tenant act and mobile home lot rental act A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE MONTANA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT AND THE MONTANA RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME LOT RENTAL ACT; AND REQUIRING THAT THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. Dead
HB305 Establish the mobile home park dispute resolution program AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING THE MONTANA RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME LOT RENTAL ACT; CREATING THE MONTANA MOBILE HOME PARK DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATED TO LANDLORD AND TENANT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; ALLOWING FOR COMPLAINTS TO BE FILED AGAINST LANDLORDS OR TENANTS; PROVIDING FOR REMEDIES AND PENALTIES; REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES; CREATING A MOBILE HOME PARK DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACCOUNT; REQUIRING NOTICE BEFORE THE SALE OF A MOBILE HOME PARK; PROVIDING A STATUTORY APPROPRIATION; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND AMING SECTIONS 17-7-502 AND 70-33-103, MCA.” Dead
HB304 Revise security deposit laws to provide tenants more information and time AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING RESIDENTIAL TENANT SECURITY DEPOSIT LAWS TO GIVE TENANTS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLEANING NOT ACCOMPLISHED AND MORE TIME TO COMPLETE ADDITIONAL CLEANING; PROHIBITING CHARGING A FEE FOR INSPECTING THE CLEANING ACCOMPLISHED BY TENANTS; AND AMING SECTION 70-25-201, MCA.” Dead
HB168 Provide state funding for preschool children with disabilities AN ACT REVISING SCHOOL FUNDING LAWS TO PROVIDE THAT 3-YEAR-OLD AND 4-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION IN ANB CALCULATIONS; INCLUDING PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE LIST OF EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ALLOWS TRUSTEES TO ADMIT CHILDREN BEYOND THE AGE RANGES OF 5 TO 19 TO ENSURE THAT PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN A SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OF A DISTRICT ARE CONSIDERED PUPILS; AMING SECTION SECTIONS 20-5-101 AND 20-9-311, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND AN APPLICABILITY DATE.” Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB264 Generally revise wildlife location data subject to public information requests AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO WILDLIFE LOCATION DATA AND TELEMETRY FREQUENCIES; PROVIDING PROHIBITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS ON THE RELEASING OF DATA BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS; AND AMING SECTION 2-6-1003, MCA. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB398 Generally revise insurance laws related to prior authorization of chronic conditions AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING UTILIZATION REVIEW LAWS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS MAKING OR REVIEWING ADVERSE DETERMINATIONS; PROVIDING FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS MAKING OR REVIEWING ADVERSE DETERMINATIONS; REVISING A DEFINITION; AMING SECTIONS 33-32-102 AND 33-32-107, MCA; AND PROVIDING A DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB399 Revise prior authorization laws AN ACT REVISING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION LAWS; PROHIBITING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR ORAL AND INHALED GENERIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS; PROHIBITING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR INHALED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR ASTHMA, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, OR CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE; PROHIBITING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR INSULIN; REQUIRING INSURERS TO PROVIDE A LIST OF REASONABLE THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES IF THE INSURER MAKES AN ADVERSE DETERMINATION FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG; AND AMING SECTION 33-32-221, MCA. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB335 Revise laws related to professional licensing board appointments and reporting requirements AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD APPOINTMENTS; REQUIRING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A QUALIFIED BOARD MEMBER APPLICANT WITHIN A CERTAIN TIMEFRAME;ESTABLISHING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND AMING SECTION 37-1- 123, MCA AND AMING SECTION 37-1-106, 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 Yea
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 Yea
SB324 Revise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims of crime (H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Yea
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 Nay
SJ46 Interim study of food security and agricultural prosperity (H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2 General Appropriations Act (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate 04/30/2025 Yea
HB682 Generally revise laws regarding gender transition treatment (H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/30/2025 Nay
HB863 Generally revise state finance laws (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate 04/30/2025 Yea
HB863 Generally revise state finance laws (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred 04/30/2025 Yea
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Yea
SJ34 Interim study of child care (H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred 04/29/2025 Nay
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 Nay
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 Yea
HB863 Generally revise state finance laws (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Not Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
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 Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
HB329 Make the Montana ammunition act permanent (H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted 04/29/2025 Nay
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 Yea
SJ28 Interim study resolution on the legislature's ethics processes (H) 3rd Reading Concurred 04/29/2025 Yea
HB231 Revise property tax rates for certain property (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Not Concurred 04/28/2025 Yea
SB116 Revise the Montana heritage preservation and development commission membership (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/28/2025 Nay
SB118 Generally revise student data laws to enhance privacy (H) Motion Failed 04/28/2025 Nay
SB45 Create a judicial performance evaluation commission and system (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/28/2025 Nay
SB45 Create a judicial performance evaluation commission and system (H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted 04/28/2025 Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Nay
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
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Montana House Business and Labor Committee 18
Detail Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee 11
Detail Montana House Legislative Administration Committee 12
Detail Montana House Natural Resources Committee 9
Detail Montana House Rules Committee Vice Chair 3
Detail Montana House Taxation Committee 17
Detail Montana Joint Fish and Wildlife Committee 9
Detail Montana Joint Legislative Council Committee 3
Detail Montana Joint Natural Resources Committee 9
Detail Montana Joint Rules Committee 11
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MT Montana House District 098 House Democrat In Office 01/06/2025
MT Montana House District 096 House Democrat Out of Office 01/02/2023 12/21/2024