Montana · Former state senator
Ryan Lynch
Bills sponsored
10
Became law
3
Cosponsored
0
Roll calls voted
2,860
Voted with their party
93% of 2,836
Service
Every session we hold for Ryan Lynch, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 68th Legislature, 2023 Regular Session Senate, District 37 Democrat
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| (S) Energy and Telecommunications | Vice Chair | 2023 |
| (H) Joint Appropriations and Finance and Claims | Member | 2023 |
| (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice | Member | 2023 |
| (H) Joint Natural Resources | Member | 2023 |
| (H) Joint Rules Committee | Member | 2023 |
| (S) Finance and Claims | Member | 2023 |
| (S) Joint Select Committee on Redistricting | Member | 2023 |
| (S) Natural Resources | Member | 2023 |
| (S) Rules | Member | 2023 |
| Conference Committee on HB 185 | Member | 2023 |
| Conference Committee on HB 738 | Member | 2023 |
| Criminal Justice Oversight Council | Member | 2023 |
| Free Conference Committee on HB 359 | Member | 2023 |
| Law and Justice Interim Committee | Member | 2023 |
| Public Safety Interim Budget Committee | Member | 2023 |
Bills they sponsored
10 bills as primary sponsor and 1 resolution, of which 3 became law. Each number opens the full list.
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5352023 | Revise lottery laws relating to the board of horseracing | Became law | May 22, 2023 |
| SB 4592023 | Revise laws related to pretrial release | Failed | May 8, 2023 |
| SB 892023 | Create pretrial diversion pilot program | Passed both chambers | May 8, 2023 |
| SB 1662023 | Exempt barbering services in prisons and detention centers from licensing laws | Became law | May 4, 2023 |
| SB 3462023 | Provide for general fund transfer to coal severance tax trust fund | Failed | May 2, 2023 |
| SB 792023 | Revise laws relating to peace officer status | Failed | May 2, 2023 |
| SB 262023 | Revise laws related to fentanyl test strips | Failed | May 2, 2023 |
| SB 252023 | Increase MUS-RP Supplemental Contribution to TRS | Failed | May 2, 2023 |
| SB 122023 | Revising laws on public defender representation related to local ordinances | Failed | May 2, 2023 |
| SJ 32023 | Joint resolution related to the Justice Counts Initiative | Passed both chambers | Apr 27, 2023 |
All 11 they sponsored in the 68th Legislature, 2023 Regular Session ›
How they voted
Most recent first. 2,860 recorded votes in all: 2,014 yes, 844 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2023 | SB 96 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseCreate separate definition for persistent felony offender under supervision | No | Passed 36–14 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 96 | (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments ConcurredCreate separate definition for persistent felony offender under supervision | Yes | Passed 47–3 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 94 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseGenerally revise laws related to recovery residences | Yes | Passed 48–2 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 94 | (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments ConcurredGenerally revise laws related to recovery residences | Yes | Passed 49–1 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 518 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseRevise parental rights laws to increase parental involvement in education | Yes | Passed 39–11 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 518 | (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments ConcurredRevise parental rights laws to increase parental involvement in education | No | Passed 34–16 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 407 | (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report AdoptedRevise municipal zoning laws | No | Passed 44–6 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 407 | (S) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report AdoptedRevise municipal zoning laws | No | Passed 45–5 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 352 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseCreate task force to modify and improve the child protective services system | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 352 | (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments ConcurredCreate task force to modify and improve the child protective services system | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2023 | SB 351 | (S) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report AdoptedGenerally revise privacy laws related to biometric data | Yes | Passed 49–1 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 351 | (S) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report AdoptedGenerally revise privacy laws related to biometric data | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 296 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseRevise nursing home and/or assisted living funding | No | Passed 32–18 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 296 | (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments ConcurredRevise nursing home and/or assisted living funding | No | Passed 27–23 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 294 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseEstablish the end of watch trust | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 294 | (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments ConcurredEstablish the end of watch trust | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 265 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseIncrease penalty for conviction of criminal activity of human trafficking | No | Passed 41–9 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 265 | (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments ConcurredIncrease penalty for conviction of criminal activity of human trafficking | Yes | Passed 49–1 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 254 | (S) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments AdoptedGenerally revise election laws | Yes | Passed 49–1 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 254 | (S) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments AdoptedGenerally revise election laws | Yes | Passed 49–1 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 229 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseReimburse counties for actual witness costs | Yes | Passed 40–10 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 229 | (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments ConcurredReimburse counties for actual witness costs | No | Passed 36–14 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 184 | (S) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments AdoptedRevise procedural requirements in child abuse and neglect proceedings | Yes | Passed 48–2 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 184 | (S) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments AdoptedRevise procedural requirements in child abuse and neglect proceedings | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
| May 2, 2023 | SB 182 | (S) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by HouseCreate task force on a court system for dependency and neglect cases | Yes | Passed 50–0 |
From Montana's official records, checked Nov 13, 2026.