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State Representative
Denise Baum
(D) - Montana
Montana House District 045
In Office - Started: 01/06/2025

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P.O. Box 81112
Billings, MT 59108-1112
Phone: 406-208-0345

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

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HJ70 Study resolution on impacts of federal funding changes on MDT A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE IMPACTS OF FEDERAL FUNDING CHANGES ON THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND REQUIRING THAT THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. Dead
HB581 Allow police chief to appoint certain officers as court officer AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO OFFICERS OF THE COURT; ALLOWING A POLICE CHIEF TO APPOINT A SPECIAL SERVICE OFFICER AS A COURT OFFICER; REVISING THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER" TO ALLOW FOR FULL-TIME, PAID OFFICERS; ALLOWING A COURT OFFICER TO TRANSPORT A DEFANT TO THE PLACE OF DETENTION; AND AMING SECTIONS 3-6-303 AND 7-32-201, MCA.” Dead
HB848 Provide funding for regional rail authorities AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITIES; PROVIDING THAT A PORTION OF RENTAL CAR SALES AND USE THE RAILROAD CAR TAX IS DISTRIBUTED TO REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITIES; PROVIDING PURPOSES FOR WHICH REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITIES MAY USE THE FUNDING; PROVIDING A STATUTORY APPROPRIATION; AMING SECTIONS 15-65-121, 15-68-820, 17-7-502, 22-3-1303, 22-3-1304, AND 22-3-1307 7-14-1624, 15-23-215, AND 17-7-502, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE.” Dead
HB287 Generally revise laws related to dangerous drugs AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO DANGEROUS DRUGS; PROVIDING ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR POSSESSING OR USING A FIREARM IN THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN DRUG CRIMES; AND AMING SECTIONS 45-9-101, 45-9-103, AND 46-18-231, MCA.” Dead
HB306 Provide tax credit to landlords that rent for below market rate AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT PROVIDING AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PROPERTY OWNER THAT RENTS A DWELLING BELOW MARKET RATE; PROVIDING THAT THE CREDIT IS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXPAYERS AND CORPORATE INCOME TAXPAYERS; PROVIDING THAT THE CREDIT MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AMING SECTION 15-30-2303, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN APPLICABILITY DATE." Dead
HB503 Generally revise traffic laws regarding evading or fleeing a peace officer AN ACT REVISING LAWS REGARDING FLEEING FROM OR ELUDING A PEACE OFFICER; CLASSIFYING MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY CONVICTIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; REORGANIZING PROVISIONS TO CONFORM TO THE PATTERN IN TITLE 61, CHAPTER 8; AND AMING SECTION 61-8-316, MCA. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB387 Revise laws related to highway reconstruction AN ACT AMING THE DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO BE FILED FOR A RECONSTRUCTED OR NEW HIGHWAY; AMING SECTIONS 60-2-209 AND 60-4-108, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJ27 Interim study on laws regarding morticians and funeral services A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON MORTICIANS AND FUNERAL SERVICES; EXAMINING WAYS TO IMPROVE CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY OF EXISTING STATUTE; RESEARCHING AND PROVIDING A FRAMEWORK FOR OTHER METHODS OF FINAL DISPOSITION TO BE ADDED TO STATUTE; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. Passed
HB99 Revise laws related to motor vehicle laws for clarity and consistency AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING LAWS RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS FOR CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY; REORGANIZING DEFINITIONS FOR IMPROVED READABILITY OF THE MONTANA CODE ANNOTATED; CONSOLIDATING THE IDENTICAL DEFINITIONS OF MOTOR BOAT, PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, SAILBOAT, AND VESSEL; REORGANIZING DEFINITIONS FOR CONFORMITY WITH THE BILL DRAFTING MANUAL; ELIMINATING CITATIONS TO SPECIFIC SUBSECTIONS OF SECTION 61-1- 101, MCA; PROVIDING NOTICE OF EXISTING NONSTANDARD PENALTIES; ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY CITATIONS TO SECTION 61-1-101, MCA; ELIMINATING SPECIAL PENALTY PROVISIONS THAT ARE DUPLICATIVE OF STANDARD PENALTY PROVISIONS; AMING SECTIONS 15-68-101, 23-2-502, 23-2-535, 30-11-701, 30-14-2501, 53-9-103, 61-1-101, 61-2-102, 61-3-201, 61-3-206, 61- 3-224, 61-3-226, 61-3-301, 61-3-317, 61-3-321, 61-3-412, 61-3-413, 61-3-503, 61-4-102, 61-4-104, 61-4-110, 61-4-111, 61-4-121, 61-4-123, 61-4-201, 61-4-212, 61-4-213, 61-4-222, 61-4-402, 61-4-501, 61-5-104, 61-5- 112, 61-5-119, 61-5-120, 61-5-232, 61-6-102, 61-6-302, 61-8-105, 61-8-110, 61-8-303, 61-8-376, 61-8-803, 61- 8-1001, 61-9-105, 61-9-204, 61-9-406, 61-9-407, 61-9-409, 61-9-414, 61-9-416, 61-9-417, 61-9-430, 61-9-432, 61-9-437, 61-9-518, 61-9-520, 61-10-102, 61-10-111, 61-10-124, 61-10-141, 61-11-101, AND 87-6-207, MCA; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 61-9-513, 61-9-514, AND 61-9-519, MCA.” Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB44 Revise laws related to tampering with evidence connected to a homicide AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE IN CONNECTION WITH A HOMICIDE; AND AMING SECTION 45-7-207, MCA. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB43 Generally revise motor vehicle traffic regulation laws AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC REGULATION LAWS FOR CONSISTENCY AND CLARITY; REORGANIZING DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO TRAFFIC REGULATION LAWS UNDER TITLE 61, CHAPTER 8, INTO ONE SECTION; REVISING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; DEFINING PAVED SHOULDER; PROVIDING FOR SHOULDER INCLUSIVITY FOR OPERATING BICYCLES, YIELDING TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AND MEETING OR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS; AND AMING SECTIONS 49- 4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, AND 61-12-401, MCA. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB42 Revise laws related to highways and transportation for clarity and consistency AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION LAWS UNDER TITLE 60 AND RELATED STATUTES FOR CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY; UNIFYING SUBSTANTIVELY SIMILAR DEFINITIONS OF ABANDONMENT; REORGANIZING DEFINITIONS FOR CONFORMITY WITH THE BILL DRAFTING MANUAL; REORGANIZING TITLE 60, CHAPTER 4, PART 2; PROVIDING AND REVISING DEFINITIONS; AMING SECTIONS 7-14-2101, 7-14-2601, 22-3-1101, 60-1-103, 60-2-107, 60-2-112, 60-2- 115, 60-2-134, 60-2-220, 60-2-240, 60-3-206, 60-3-211, 60-4-201, 60-4-202, 60-4-203, 60-4-209, 60-4-213, 60- 4-214, 60-4-215, 60-4-216, 60-4-217, 60-4-218, 60-4-401, 60-4-601, 60-5-102, 60-6-106, AND 60-11-111, MCA; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 60-4-208 AND 60-11-112, 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 Nay
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 Yea
SJ33 Interim study of the prescription drug supply chain (H) 3rd Reading Concurred 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
SJ39 Study specialty courts (H) Judiciary--To Table 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
SJ48 Interim study of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization (H) Judiciary--Be Concurred In 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
SJ49 Interim study of youth and family behavioral health prevention (H) Judiciary--Be Concurred In 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
SJ42 Interim study of noxious weed control (H) Judiciary--Be Concurred In 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 Yea
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
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Montana House Agriculture Committee 4
Detail Montana House Judiciary Committee 15
Detail Montana House Transportation Committee Vice Chair 2
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MT Montana House District 045 House Democrat In Office 01/06/2025
MT Montana House District 047 House Democrat Out of Office 01/02/2023 01/07/2025