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State Representative
Brian Close
(D) - Montana
Montana House District 065
In Office - Started: 01/06/2025
contact info
Bozeman Office
1140 Cherry Drive
Bozeman, MT 59715
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: 406-582-0478
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB765 | Reestablish the working interdisciplinary network of guardianship stakeholders | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE WORKING INTERDISCIPLINARY NETWORK OF GUARDIANSHIP STAKEHOLDERS; AND REESTABLISHING A PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING A TERMINATION DATE.” | Dead |
| HB766 | Revise disqualification grounds of member or proposed member of medical legal panel | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING THE DISQUALIFICATION GROUNDS OF A MEMBER OR PROPOSED MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL LEGAL PANEL; AND AMING SECTION 27-6-404, MCA.” | Dead |
| HB777 | Generally revise guardian and conservator laws | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP LAWS; REQUIRING A PROSPECTIVE GUARDIAN OR CONSERVATOR TO DISCLOSE WHETHER THE PERSON HAS BEEN A DEBTOR IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING OR HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES; REQUIRING CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS OR CONSERVATORS AND CERTAIN DISCLOSURES; CLARIFYING THE DUTIES OF A GUARDIAN OF AN ADULT IN REGARD TO VISITATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH OTHERS; REQUIRING THAT A GUARDIAN OF AN ADULT SUBMIT A GUARDIANSHIP PLAN; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; AND AMING SECTIONS 72-5-321 AND 72-5-324, MCA.” | Dead |
| HB277 | Require a minimum lease term for mobile home lot rentals | AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REQUIRING A MINIMUM LEASE TERM FOR A MOBILE HOME PARK LOT RENTAL; AND AMING SECTIONS 70-33-201 AND 70-33-429, MCA.” | Dead |
| HB764 | Revise public transit laws | AN ACT REVISING PUBLIC TRANSIT LAWS; PROVIDING THAT A COUNTY COMMISSIONER COMMISSION MAY FILE A PETITION INITIATE THE PROCESS TO CREATE OR EXPAND AN URBAN TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT BY RESOLUTION; REQUIRING URBAN TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS TO SHOW AREAS ADDED TO THE DISTRICT; ALLOWING AN AREA THAT HAS NOT RECEIVED DIRECT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR 5 YEARS TO BE REMOVED WITHOUT BEING SUBJECT TO EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING THAT A MUNICIPAL BUS SERVICE MAY EXCEED 8 MILES FROM THE LOCAL BOUNDARY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; AND AMING SECTIONS 7-14-202, 7-14-203, 7-14-205, 7-14-206, 7-14-207, 7-14-208, 7-14-209, 7-14-210, 7-14-241, 7-14- 4401, 7-14-4402, 7-14-4403, 7-14-4404, AND 7-14-4405, MCA.” | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HJ26 | Study guardianships and conservatorships | A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF GUARDIANSHIP ISSUES; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB261 | Providing for procedural rule making authority to the department of labor and industry | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURAL RULEMAKING AUTHORITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY; ESTABLISHING RULEMAKING IN CONTESTED ADMINISTRATIVE CASES; AND AMING SECTION 37-1-101, 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 | Allow Montana housing infrastructure revolving loan fund to retain its interest and income and provide for fund transfers | (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 | Nay |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | Allow Montana housing infrastructure revolving loan fund to retain its interest and income and provide for fund transfers | (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 |
| SJ37 | Interim survey of behavioral health services in Montana | (H) Human Services--Resolution Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SJ31 | Interim study of mandatory reporting | (H) Human Services--To Table | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SJ32 | Study citizen's review board law for child protective service cases | (H) Human Services--To Table | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SJ36 | Study dependent neglect standards for prosecutors | (H) Human Services--Resolution Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| SJ30 | Study the child abuse and neglect registry | (H) Human Services--To Table | 04/28/2025 | Yea |
| 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 |
| SJ34 | Interim study of child care | (H) Human Services--Resolution Adopted | 04/28/2025 | Nay |
| 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 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Montana House District 065 | House | Democrat | In Office | 01/06/2025 |