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Legislator > Robert Carter
State Representative
Robert Carter
(D) - Montana
Montana House District 096
In Office - Started: 01/06/2025
contact info
Missoula Office
4299 Spurgin Road
Missoula, MT 59804-4521
Missoula, MT 59804-4521
Phone: 406-788-0089
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB255 | Revise online data privacy laws for K-12 pupil records | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING ONLINE DATA PRIVACY LAWS FOR PUPIL RECORDS; ALLOWING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO USE MODEL CONTRACTS APPROVED BY A PRIVATE OR PUBLIC CONSORTIUM; AND AMING SECTION 20-7-1326, MCA.” | Dead |
| HB662 | Revise the Montana driver privacy protection act | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING THE MONTANA DRIVER PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT; REQUIRING EXPRESS CONSENT FOR DISCLOSURE TO BE OBTAINED ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR INDIVIDUAL AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AGAINST REQUESTERS WHO MISUSE DISCLOSED INFORMATION; REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN A LIST OF REQUESTERS; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; AND AMING SECTIONS 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, AND 61-11-515, MCA.” | Dead |
| HJ72 | Interim study of personal data sharing by DOT | A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM MONTANA DRIVER RECORDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. | Dead |
| HJ18 | Resolution supporting DC statehood | A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA PROCLAIMING THAT THE STATE OF MONTANA SUPPORTS ADMITTING WASHINGTON, D.C., INTO THE UNION AS A STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. | Dead |
| HB436 | Require trappers to post notice signs near trails on public lands | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REQUIRING TRAPPERS TO POST NOTICE SIGNS WITHIN CERTAIN DISTANCES OF TRAILHEADS AND TRAILS ON PUBLIC LANDS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS; PROVIDING SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING DEFINITIONS.” | Dead |
| HB773 | Revise laws related to metropolitan planning orgs and transportation planning | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT ESTABLISHING NOAH'S ACT; REVISING LAWS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION PLANNING; ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR DUPLICATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REVIEW OF CERTAIN PLANS AND PROJECTS APPROVED BY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; DEFINING "METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION"; AND AMING SECTIONS 60-2-110 AND 60-2-111, MCA.” | Dead |
| HB187 | Revise election laws to remove continuous tabulation requirement | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING ELECTION LAWS RELATED TO BALLOT TABULATION; REMOVING THE CONTINUOUS TABULATION REQUIREMENT; AMING SECTION 13- 15-101, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.” | Dead |
| HB712 | Provide for restitution payments to children of certain homicide victims | AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING RESTITUTION LAWS; REQUIRING A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF VEHICULAR HOMICIDE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE TO PAY RESTITUTION FOR THE SUPPORT OF EACH MINOR CHILD WHOSE PARENT OR GUARDIAN WAS THE VICTIM OF THE OFFENSE; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; AND AMING SECTIONS 45-5-106, 46-18-201, AND 46-18-241, MCA.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HJ74 | Study resolution analyzing water re-use in the state | A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY EXAMINING WATER REUSE; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. | 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 | Nay |
| SJ35 | Interim study of voter list maintenance and integrity | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Montana House District 096 | House | Democrat | In Office | 01/06/2025 | |
| MT | Montana House District 098 | House | Democrat | Out of Office | 01/02/2023 | 12/21/2024 |