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SessionChamberSenate President/House SpeakerPresident Pro Tem/Speaker Pro TemMajority LeaderMinority Leader
2023SenateJason Ellsworth, R-HamiltonKenneth Bogner, R-Miles CitySteve Fitzpatrick, R-Great FallsPat Flowers, D-Belgrade
2021SenateMark Blasdel, R-KalispellJason Ellsworth, R-HamiltonCary Smith, R-BillingsJill Cohenour, D-East Helena
2019SenateScott Sales, R-BozemanMark Blasdel, R-KalispellFred Thomas, R-StevensvilleJon Sesso, D-Butte
2017SenateScott Sales, R-BozemanBob Keenan, R-BigforkFred Thomas, R-StevensvilleJon Sesso, D-Butte
2015SenateDebby Barrett, R-DillonFrederick (Eric) Moore, R-Miles CityMatthew Rosendale, R-GlendiveJon Sesso, D-Butte
2013SenateJeff Essmann, R-BillingsDebby Barrett, R-DillonArt Wittich, R-BozemanJon Sesso, D-Butte
2011SenateJim Peterson, R-BuffaloBruce Tutvedt, R-KalispellJeff Essmann, R-BillingsCarol Williams, D-Missoula
2009SenateRobert Story, R-Park CityDan McGee, R-LaurelJim Peterson, R-BuffaloCarol Williams, D-Missoula
2007SenateMike Cooney, D-HelenaDan Harrington, D-ButteCarol Williams, D-MissoulaCorey Stapleton, R-Billings
2005SenateJon Tester, D-Big SandyDan Harrington, D-ButteJon Ellingson, D-MissoulaBob Keenan, R-Bigfork
2003SenateBob Keenan, R-BigforkWalter McNutt, R-SidneyFred Thomas, R-StevensvilleJon Tester, D-Big Sandy
2001SenateTom Beck, R-Deer LodgeWalter McNutt, R-SidneyFred Thomas, R-StevensvilleSteve Doherty, D-Great Falls
1999SenateBruce Crippen, R-BillingsTom Beck, R-Deer LodgeJohn Harp, R-KalispellSteve Doherty, D-Great Falls
1997SenateGary Aklestad, R-GalataBruce Crippen, R-BillingsJohn Harp, R-KalispellMike Halligan, D-Missoula
1995SenateBob Brown, R-WhitefishGary Aklestad, R-GalataJohn Harp, R-KalispellMike Halligan, D-Missoula
1993SenateFred Van Valkenburg, D-MissoulaJ.D. Lynch, D-ButteGreg Jergeson, D-ChinookBruce Crippen, R-Billings
1991SenateJoe Mazurek, D-HelenaJ.D. Lynch, D-ButteFred Van Valkenburg, D-MissoulaBruce Crippen, R-Billings
1989SenateJack Galt, R-MartinsdaleMatt Himsl, R-KalispellDelwyn Gage, R-Cut BankBill Norman, D-Missoula
1987SenateBill Norman, D-MissoulaGeorge McCallum, R-NiaradaFred Van Valkenburg, D-MissoulaGary Aklestad, R-Galata
1985SenateBill Norman, D-MissoulaChet Blaylock, D-LaurelFred Van Valkenburg, D-MissoulaStan Stephens, R-Havre
1983SenateStan Stephens, R-HavreAllen Kolstad, R-ChesterFrank Hazelbaker, R-DillonChet Blaylock, D-Laurel
1981SenateJean Turnage, R-PolsonAllen Kolstad, R-ChesterStan Stephens, R-HavreChet Blaylock, D-Laurel
1979SenateWilliam Mathers, R-Miles CityAllen Kolstad, R-ChesterStan Stephens, R-HavreChet Blaylock, D-Laurel
1977SenateW. Gordon McOmber, D-FairfieldCornie Thiessen, D-LambertTerry Murphy, D-CardwellJean Turnage, R-Polson
1975SenateW. Gordon McOmber, D-FairfieldCarroll Graham, D-Lodge GrassNeil Lynch, D-ButteFrank Hazelbaker, R-Dillon
1974SenateW. Gordon McOmber, D-FairfieldP.J. Keenan, D-AnacondaNeil Lynch, D-ButteJim Moore, R-Two Dot
1973SenateBill Christiansen*, D-HardinCornie Thiessen, D-LambertNeil Lynch, D-ButteJim Moore, R-Two Dot
1971SenateTom Judge, D-HelenaWilliam Hafferman, D-LibbyDick Dzivi, D-Great FallsWilliam Mathers, R-Miles City
1969SenateTom Judge, D-HelenaGordon McGowan, D-HighwoodEugene Mahoney, D-Thompson FallsJames Haughey, R-Billings
1967SenateTed James, R-Great FallsEdward Dussault, D-MissoulaEugene Mahoney, D-Thompson FallsJean Turnage, R-Polson
1965SenateTed James, R-Great FallsEugene Mahoney, D-Thompson FallsEdward Dussault, D-MissoulaSumner Gerard, R-Ennis
1963SenateNone**David James, D-Joplin,William Groff, D-VictorJ.S. Brenner, R-Grant
1961SenateTim Babcock, R-BillingsRichard Nixon, D-HogelandRichard Nixon, D-Hogeland
1959SenatePaul Cannon, D-ButteDavid James, D-JoplinDavid James, D-JoplinRex Hibbs, R-Billings
1957SenatePaul Cannon, D-ButteDavid James, D-JoplinDavid James, D-JoplinDonovan Worden, R-Missoula
1955SenateGeorge Gosman, R-Beaverhead CoGlenn Larson, R-Thompson FallsGlenn Larson, R-Thompson Falls
1953SenateGeorge Gosman, R-Beaverhead CoDonovan Worden, R-MissoulaDonovan Worden, R-Missoula
1951SenatePaul Cannon, D-ButteCharles Mahoney, R-JordanCharles Mahoney, R-Jordan
1949SenatePaul Cannon, D-ButteG.M. Moss, R-WhitefishG.M. Moss, R-Whitefish
1947SenateErnest Eaton, R-PolytechnicTom Burke, R-BillingsTom Burke, R-Billings
1945SenateErnest Eaton, R-PolytechnicH.A. Simmons, R-Red LodgeH.A. Simmons, R-Red Lodge
1943SenateErnest Eaton, R-PolytechnicW.E. Keeley, R-Deer LodgeW.E. Keeley, R-Deer Lodge
1941SenateErnest Eaton, R-PolytechnicW.E. Keeley, R-Deer Lodge
1939SenateHugh Adair, D-Lewis & Clark CoLeonard Plank, D-Chester
1937SenateHugh Adair, D-Lewis & Clark CoLeonard Plank, D-ChesterHarry Meyer, D-Butte
1935SenateErnest Eaton***, R-PolytechnicW. Elmer Holt, D-Miles City,
1933SenateFrank Cooney, D-MissoulaTom Kane, R-Corvallis
1931SenateFrank Hazelbaker, R-DillonTom Kane, R-Corvallis
1929SenateFrank Hazelbaker, R-DillonTom Kane, R-Corvallis
1927SenateW.S. McCormack, R-Flathead CoJames Griffin, R-Chinook
1925SenateW.S. McCormack, R-Flathead CoFrank Hazelbaker, R-Dillon
1923SenateNelson Story, Jr., R-Gallatin CoW.E. Harmon, R-Bozeman
1921SenateNelson Story, Jr., R-Gallatin CoR.P. Heren, R-Miles City
1919SenateW.W. McDowell, D-Silver Bow CoJohn Edwards, R-Forsyth
1917SenateW.W. McDowell, D-Silver Bow CoJohn Edwards, R-Forsyth
1915SenateW.W. McDowell, D-Silver Bow CoJohn Edwards, R-Forsyth
1913SenateW.W. McDowell, D-Silver Bow CoCharles Muffly, D-Winston
1911SenateWilliam Allen, R-Deer LodgeEdward Donlan, R-Missoula
1909SenateWilliam Allen, R-Deer LodgeT.M. Everett, R-Harlem
1907SenateEdwin Norris, D-Beaverhead CoBenjamin White, R-Dillon
1905SenateEdwin Norris, D-Beaverhead CoBenjamin White, R-Dillon
1903SenateFrank Higgins, D-MissoulaWesley Biggs, D-Helena
1901SenateFrank Higgins, D-MissoulaG.H. Stanton, D-Great Falls
1899SenateArchibald Spriggs, Populist-Meagher CoThomas Cullen, D-Glendive
1897SenateArchibald Spriggs, Populist-Meagher Co
1895SenateAlexander Botkin, R-Lewis & Clark Co
1893SenateAlexander Botkin, R-Lewis & Clark CoElmer Matts, D-Missoula
1891SenateJohn Rickards, R-Silver Bow CoWilliam Thornton, D-Anaconda
1889SenateJohn Rickards, R-Silver Bow Co
2023HouseMatt Regier, R-KalispellRhonda Knudsen, R-CulbertsonSue Vinton, R-BillingsKim Abbott, D-Helena
2021HouseWylie Galt, R-MartinsdaleCasey Knudsen, R-MaltaSue Vinton, R-BillingsKim Abbott, D-Helena
2019HouseGreg Hertz, R-PolsonWylie Galt, R-MartinsdaleBrad Tschida, R-MissoulaCasey Schreiner, D-Great Falls
2017HouseAustin Knudsen, R-CulbertsonGreg Hertz, R-PolsonRon Ehli, R-HamiltonJenny Eck, D-Helena
2015HouseAustin Knudsen, R-CulbertsonLee Randall, R-BroadusKeith Regier, R-KalispellChuck Hunter, D-Helena
2013HouseMark Blasdel, R-KalispellAustin Knudsen, R-CulbertsonGordon Vance, R-BelgradeChuck Hunter, D-Helena
2011HouseMike Milburn, R-CascadeJanna Taylor, R-DaytonTom McGillvray, R-BillingsJon Sesso, D-Butte
2009HouseBob Bergren, D-HavreFranke Wilmer, D-BozemanMargarett Campbell, D-PoplarScott Sales, R-Bozeman
2007,HouseScott Sales, R-BozemanDebby Barrett, R-DillonMichael Lange, R-BillingsJohn Parker, D-Great Falls
2005HouseGary Matthews, D-Miles CityNoneHouse Leaders: Dave Wanzenried, D-Missoula, Roy Brown, R-BillingsFloor Leaders:Michael Lange, R-Billings, John Parker, D-Great Falls
2003HouseDoug Mood, R-Seeley LakeJeff Laszloffy, R-LaurelRoy Brown, R-BillingsDave Wanzenried, D-Missoula
2001HouseDan McGee, R-LaurelDoug Mood, R-Seeley LakePaul Sliter, R-SomersKim Gillan, D-Billings
1999HouseJohn Mercer, R-PolsonDoug Mood, R-Seeley LakeLarry Grinde, R-LewistownEmily Swanson, D-Bozeman
1997HouseJohn Mercer, R-PolsonMarian Hanson, R-AshlandLarry Grinde, R-LewistownVicki Cocchiarella, D-Missoula
1995HouseJohn Mercer, R-PolsonMarian Hanson, R-AshlandLarry Grinde, R-LewistownRay Peck, D-Havre
1993HouseJohn Mercer, R-PolsonMarian Hanson, R-AshlandLarry Grinde, R-LewistownTed Schye, D-Glasgow
1991HouseHal Harper, D-HelenaDave Brown, D-ButteJerry Driscoll, D-BillingsJohn Mercer, R-Polson
1989HouseJohn Vincent, D-BozemanKelly Addy, D-BillingsHal Harper, D-HelenaJack Ramirez, R-Billings
1987HouseBob Marks, R-ClancyDennis Iverson, R-WhitlashThomas Hannah, R-BillingsJohn Vincent, D-Bozeman
1985HouseJohn Vincent, D-BozemanHouse Republican Leader:, Bob Marks, ClancyHal Harper, D-HelenaJack Ramirez, R-Billings
1983HouseDan Kemmis, D-MissoulaJoe Brand, D-Deer LodgeJohn Vincent, D-BozemanBob Marks, R-Clancy
1981HouseBob Marks, R-ClancyArt Lund, R-ScobeyHarrison Fagg, R-BillingsDan Kemmis, D-Missoula
1979HouseHarold Gerke, D-BillingsJoe Brand, D-Deer LodgeAnn Mary Dussault, D-MissoulaJack Ramirez, R-Billings
1977HouseJohn Driscoll, D-HamiltonJoe Brand, D-Deer LodgePeter "Mike" Meloy, D-HelenaBob Marks, R-Clancy
1975HousePat McKittrick, D-Great FallsFrancis Bardanouve, D-HarlemJohn Driscoll, D-HamiltonLloyd Lockrem, Jr., R-Billings
1974HouseHarold Gerke, D-BillingsNoneLarry Fasbender, D-Fort ShawOscar Kvaalen, R-Lambert
1973HouseHarold Gerke, D-BillingsWalter Laas, D-ChesterLarry Fasbender, D-Fort ShawOscar Kvaalen, R-Lambert
1971HouseJames Lucas, R-Miles CityJohn Pierce, R-BillingsJames Harrison, Jr., R-HelenaBill Christiansen, D-Hardin
1969HouseJames Lucas, R-Miles CityTom Haines, R-MissoulaWilliam Mather, R-BillingsJohn Hall, D-Great Falls
1967HouseJames Felt, R-BillingsJohn Leuthold, R-MoltJames Lucas, R-Miles CityGordon Twedt, D-Rudyard
1965HouseRay Wayrynen, D-ButteGordon Twedt, D-RudyardCharles Cerovski, D-LewistownJames Lucas, R-Miles City
1963HouseFrank Hazelbaker, R-DillonFred Broeder, Jr., R-KalispellAlex Blewett, Jr., R-Great Falls 
1961HouseClyde Hawks, R-St. XavierTom Haines, R-MissoulaJerome Anderson, R-Billings 
1959HouseJohn MacDonald, D-JordanJohn Emmons, D-AnacondaCharles Cerovski, D-LewistownSumner Gerard, R-Ennis
1957HouseEugene Mahoney, D-Thompson FallsJohn MacDonald, D-JordanFred Barrett, D-ChesterR.F. Juedeman, R-Shelby
1955HouseLeo Graybill, D-Great FallsJohn Emmons, D-AnacondaEugene Mahoney, D-Thompson Falls 
1953HouseDean Chaffin, R-BozemanR.H. Gebhardt, R-BillingsR.H. Wiedman, R-Polson 
1951HouseOry Armstrong, R-KalispellLeonard Esp, R-Big TimberJoseph McElwain, R-Deer Lodge 
1949HouseLeo Graybill, D-Great FallsN.A. Peterson, D-ValierHenry Loble, D-Helena 
1947HouseCharles Scofield, R-BiddleDean Chaffin, R-BozemanOry Armstrong, R-Kalispell 
1945HouseGeorge O'Connor, R-FrombergFrank Hazelbaker, R-MissoulaRalph Bricker, R-Great FallsDavid James, D-Joplin,
1943HouseGeorge O'Connor, R-FrombergNeil Parker, R-BigforkR.C. Dillavou, R-BillingsPaul Cannon, D-Butte
1941HouseE.J. Stromnes, D-Great FallsPaul Cannon, D-ButteE.J. Byrne, D-GalataE.G. Toomey, R-Helena
1939HouseD.M. Manning, D-HyshamJasper DeDobbeleer, D-GlasgowArchie McLeod, D-Great FallsBen Miles, R-McLeod
1937HouseH.D. Rolph, D-JoplinGeorge Monahan, D-LivingstonSam Spiegel, D-Butte 
1935HouseW.P. Pilgeram, D-ArmingtonH.D. Rolph, D-JoplinE.J. Byrne, D-Galata 
1933HouseDennis Dellwo, D-CharloHerbert Haight, D-SuffolkAlbert Besancon, D-Missoula 
1931HouseW.R. Flachsenhar, R-TerrySteve Arnold, R-BroadviewW.B. Leavitt, R-Miles City 
1929HouseRalph Bricker, R-WindhamElmer Johnson, R-GlasgowW.R. Flachsenhar, R-Terry 
1927HouseGlenn Davis, R-CarlyleG.M. Moss, R-WhitefishRalph Bricker, R-Windham 
1925HouseRalph Bricker, R-WindhamC.F. Holt, R-Great FallsWilliam Ruffcorn, R-Glasgow 
1923HouseCalvin Crumbaker, R-Fort BentonA.O. Gullidge, R-TerryCharles Swift, R-Hysham 
1921HouseFred Gibson, R-LivingstonPercy Dodds, R-WhitefishEdward Johnson, R-Anaconda 
1919HouseO.W. Belden, R-LewistownRonald Higgins, R-Missoula  
1917HouseJas. F. O'Connor, D-LivingstonThomas Kehoe, D-Billings  
1915HouseGeorge Ramsey, D-HelenaJ.E. McNally, D-Butte  
1913HouseAlexander MacDonald, D-KalispellJoseph Kirschwing, D-Great Falls  
1911HouseW.W. McDowell, D-ButteR. Lee Word, D-Helena  
1909HouseW.W. McDowell, D-ButteEdward Burke, D-Anaconda  
1907HouseE.W. King, R-BozemanW.R. Allen, R-Anaconda  
1905HouseWyllis Hedges, R-Fergus CoMarcus Hewett, R-Basin  
1903HouseBenjamin White, R-DillonAaron Conner, R-Darby  
1901HouseFrank Corbett, D-ButteJohn Baker, D-Helena  
1899HouseHenry Stiff, D-MissoulaEdwin Lamb, D-Silver Bow Co  
1897HouseJacob Kennedy, D-Deer Lodge Co   
1895HouseWilbra Swett, R-Silver Bow Co   
1893HouseThomas Matthews, Populist-Silver Bow CoA.F. Bray, Populist-Butte City  
1891HouseHarry Comly, D-Lewis & Clark CoR.G. Humber, D-Deer Lodge Co  
1889HouseCharles Blakely****, D-Gallatin Co, Aaron Witter, R-Beaverhead Co   
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