Montana · State Senator
John Esp
Bills sponsored
9
Became law
9
Cosponsored
19
Roll calls voted
6,049
Voted with their party
87% of 5,966
- This session:
- 1 of 19 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 30 of 3,240 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for John Esp, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 69th Legislature, 2025 Regular Session Senate, District 29 Republican
- 68th Legislature, 2023 Regular Session Senate, District 30 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| (S) Finance and Claims | Vice Chair | 2025 |
| Joint Appropriations Subcommittee - Sections F & A | Vice Chair | 2025 |
| Joint Appropriations Subcommittee - Sections F & B | Vice Chair | 2025 |
| Joint Appropriations Subcommittee - Sections F & C | Vice Chair | 2025 |
| Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Long Range Planning (F) | Vice Chair | 2025 |
| (S) Committee on Committees | Member | 2025 |
| (S) Education and Cultural Resources | Member | 2025 |
| (S) Highways and Transportation | Member | 2025 |
| (S) Rules | Member | 2025 |
| Joint Appropriations Subcommittee - Sections F & E | Member | 2025 |
| Joint Rules Committee | Member | 2025 |
| (H) Joint Appropriations and Finance and Claims | Chair | 2023 |
| (S) Finance and Claims | Chair | 2023 |
| Conference Committee on HB 10 | Chair | 2023 |
| Free Conference Committee on HB 816 | Chair | 2023 |
| (S) Legislative Administration | Vice Chair | 2023 |
| (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Education | Member | 2023 |
| (H) Joint Education | Member | 2023 |
| (H) Joint Rules Committee | Member | 2023 |
| (S) Committee on Committees | Member | 2023 |
| (S) Rules | Member | 2023 |
| Conference Committee on SB 6 | Member | 2023 |
| Conference Committee on SB 95 | Member | 2023 |
| Law and Justice Interim Committee | Member | 2023 |
| Legislative Finance Committee | Member | 2023 |
| Modernization and Risk Analysis Study Committee | Member | 2023 |
Bills they sponsored
9 bills as primary sponsor, of which 9 became law. Each number opens the full list.
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 4352025 | Generally revise laws related to mentally ill individuals | Became law | May 16, 2025 |
| SB 4302025 | Generally revise laws related to civil commitment and emergency detention of mentally ill persons | Became law | May 16, 2025 |
| SB 4292025 | Generally revise laws related to determination and restoration of fitness in criminal proceedings | Became law | May 16, 2025 |
| SB 462025 | Increase registration fee for underground petroleum tanks | Became law | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 2232025 | Allow interest earned on workforce housing appropriations to be retained | Became law | May 8, 2025 |
| SB 3152025 | Allocate funding for petroleum tank cleanup | Became law | Apr 18, 2025 |
| SB 292025 | Allow electronic submission of bonds for state construction projects | Became law | Apr 17, 2025 |
| SB 3342023 | Revise petroleum storage tank cleanup definitions | Became law | May 22, 2023 |
| SB 1432023 | Allow for a referendum to terminate citizen initiated zoning district | Became law | May 4, 2023 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 6,049 recorded votes in all: 4,689 yes, 1,322 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | SB 542 | (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptGenerally revise property tax laws | No | Passed 28–22 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | SB 524 | (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptRevise laws relating to category D assisted living facilities | Yes | Passed 45–5 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | SB 472 | (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptRevise penalties for violations under 310 permit process | Yes | Passed 42–8 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | SB 446 | (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptRevise laws related to healthcare utilization review | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | SB 40 | (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptRevise supreme court public records laws by opening deliberations and files t... | Yes | Passed 33–17 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | SB 324 | ReconsAction -FlowersRevise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims... | No | 25–25 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | SB 324 | (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptRevise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims... | No | Failed 25–25 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | SB 319 | (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptGenerally revise health care laws related to doulas | No | Passed 28–22 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 74 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurStudy resolution analyzing water re-use in the state | Yes | Passed 33–17 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 65 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurRequest interim study of DUI | No | Passed 24–26 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 62 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurStudy resolution on wildfire safety | Yes | Passed 34–16 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 61 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurInterim study on the property insurance market in Montana | Yes | Passed 38–12 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 60 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurInterim study on the effects and regulation of kratom | No | Passed 24–26 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 55 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurStudy resolution on property management licensing and practice | No | Passed 34–16 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 52 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurInterim study on the Montana cattle industry | No | Passed 36–14 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 51 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurRequest interim study on special education | No | Passed 25–25 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 50 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurInterim study of uniform common interest ownership laws | Yes | Passed 31–19 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 48 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurInterim study on moving the date of the primary election | No | Passed 28–22 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 47 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurStudy resolution on local government entity cooperation | Yes | Passed 33–16 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 44 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurInterim study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and water quality | No | Passed 40–9 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 42 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurInterim study on procurement, no-bid contracts, and transparency on no-bid pu... | Yes | Passed 27–23 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HJ 26 | (S) 3rd Reading: Do ConcurStudy guardianships and conservatorships | No | Passed 29–21 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HB 818 | (S) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptBan foreign funding for ballot measures | Yes | Passed 37–13 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HB 682 | (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report: Do AdoptGenerally revise laws regarding gender transition treatment | Yes | Passed 32–18 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HB 513 | (S) 3rd Reading Governor's Amendments: Do ConcurRevise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and pe... | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
From Montana's official records, checked Nov 13, 2026.