State Senate

The Senate is made up of 50 members elected to 4-year terms. Montanans elect half of the 50 members every 2 years.

Leadership

Jason Ellsworth
Senator

Jason Ellsworth

Hamilton, SD 43, Republican

President of the Senate

Steve Fitzpatrick
Senator

Steve Fitzpatrick

Great Falls, SD 10, Republican

Majority Leader

Pat Flowers
Senator

Pat Flowers

Belgrade, SD 32, Democrat

Minority Leader

Kenneth Bogner
Senator

Kenneth Bogner

Miles City, SD 19, Republican

President Pro Tempore

Majority Whips
Steve Hinebach
Senator
Dennis Lenz
Senator
Tom McGillvray
Senator
Barry Usher
Senator
Minority Whips
Shannon O'Brien
Senator
Susan Webber
Senator

Committees

There are 17 Senate Committees, which meet on varying schedules to hear public comment on proposed legislation. All committee meetings are open to the public. Members of the Senate Finance and Claims Committee also serve on several joint subcommittees, which meet to review and debate state spending proposals.

Staff

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

Marilyn Miller

Room 302B, State Capitol

SERGEANT AT ARMS

To Be Announced

Room 375, State Capitol

Contact

By Phone

During legislative sessions, which occur in the first 4 months of odd-numbered years, you may leave a message for a legislator by calling the Session Information Desk, (406) 444-4800. This service is available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to adjournment on Saturdays.

By Mail

Address letters to:
Senator (NAME)
Montana Senate
P.O. Box 200500
Helena, MT 59620-0500

By Online Message Form

Send a message to your legislator using the Legislative Branch online message form. This form is activated on the first day of each legislative session.

By Fax

406-444-4875