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Legislator > Sherry Essmann
State Representative
Sherry Essmann
(R) - Montana
Montana House District 049
In Office - Started: 01/06/2025
contact info
Billings Office
P.O. Box 80945
Billings, MT 59108-0945
Billings, MT 59108-0945
Phone: 406-876-0490
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB27 | Remove automatic agricultural classification for certain parcels | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AS AGRICULTURAL FOR PROPERTY VALUATION PURPOSES; REQUIRING AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A REVIEW PROCESS FOR PROPERTIES CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY; REVISING INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TO QUALIFY AS AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY; REMOVING THE NONQUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN IDLE LAND PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND TAX RATE; PROVIDING FOR A SUSTENANCE USE LAND CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR A NONPRODUCTIVE FOREST LAND CLASSIFICATION AND TAX RATE; REQUIRING A REALTY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TO INCLUDE THE SALES PRICE FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND TIMBER PROPERTY; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AMING SECTIONS 15-6-133, 15-6-134, 15-6-143, 15-7-202, 15-7-206, 15-7-307, 15-8-111, 15-10-420, 15-18-219, AND 15-30-2660, AND 15-44-102, MCA; AND PROVIDING A DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE AND AN APPLICABILITY DATE.” | Dead |
| HB25 | Require exempt entities to report beneficial use of property | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REQUIRING EXEMPT ENTITIES TO REPORT BENEFICIAL USE OF PROPERTY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; PROVIDING FOR A REVISED ASSESSMENT WHEN BENEFICIAL USE IS NOT PROPERLY REPORTED; AND AMING SECTION 15-6-201, MCA.” | Dead |
| HB894 | Revising property appraisal to use an average value | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING THE APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY FOR TAX PURPOSES TO USE AN AVERAGE VALUE; AMING SECTIONS SECTION 15-8-111 AND 15-23-205, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN APPLICABILITY DATE.” | Dead |
| HB902 | Generally revise Montana SNAP program laws | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING LAWS RELATED TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF A WAIVER TO LIMIT THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE PURCHASED WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF A WAIVER TO LIMIT THE INDIVIDUALS PERMITTED TO USE AN EBT CARD TO PURCHASE FOOD OR MEALS FOR A HOUSEHOLD; PROVIDING FOR A TRANSITIONAL BENEFITS PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; UPDATING TERMINOLOGY; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION; AMING SECTIONS 39-51-403, 39-51-2208, 39-71-118, 40-4-215, 45-6-312, 50-49- 103, 53-2-108, 53-2-201, 53-2-211, 53-2-606, 53-2-901, 53-2-902, 53-2-903, 53-2-904, 53-3-115, AND 53-4- 717, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” | Dead |
| HB87 | Revising taxation of lands owned by department of fish, wildlife, and parks | AN ACT REVISING PROPERTY TAXATION PROCEDURES AND COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN LANDS PURCHASED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS; PROVIDING THAT THE LANDS ARE SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN; MAINTAINING EXISTING EXCEPTIONS; AMING SECTIONS 15-6- 201 AND 87-1-603, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE AND A RETROACTIVE APPLICABILITY DATE.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB308 | Maintain the county distribution level of metal mines license tax | AN ACT EXTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AND STATUTORY APPROPRIATION FOR METALLIFEROUS MINES LICENSE TAX COLLECTIONS TO COUNTIES; AND AMING SECTION 5, CHAPTER 442, LAWS OF 2009, SECTION 5, CHAPTER 387, LAWS OF 2015, AND SECTION 1, CHAPTER 213, LAWS OF 2017. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB29 | Revise administration of property tax exemptions | AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS; REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ESTABLISH A REVIEW PROCESS FOR EXEMPT PROPERTY; REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT EXEMPT PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY. | 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 | Nay |
| 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 | 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 | Nay |
| SJ36 | Study dependent neglect standards for prosecutors | (H) 3rd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| SJ48 | Interim study of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| SJ49 | Interim study of youth and family behavioral health prevention | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/30/2025 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| SJ36 | Study dependent neglect standards for prosecutors | (H) 2nd Reading Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| HB924 | Generally revise state finance laws | (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| HB853 | Revise fees for licensed establishments | (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred | 04/29/2025 | Absent |
| 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 | Nay |
| SB446 | Revise laws related to healthcare utilization review | (H) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted | 04/29/2025 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | 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 | Nay |
| 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 | 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| HJ68 | Interim study of the Montana State Fund's Plan 3 workers' compensation insurance | (H) 2nd Reading Not Passed | 04/28/2025 | Nay |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Montana House District 049 | House | Republican | In Office | 01/06/2025 | |
| MT | Montana House District 052 | House | Republican | Out of Office | 06/11/2021 | 01/07/2025 |