Jim Peterson (Montana)
Jim Peterson (b. July 19, 1946) is a former Republican member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 15 from 2007 to 2015. He has served as the Senate Majority Leader and the President of the Senate.
Peterson served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education and Cultural Resources |
| • Fish and Game |
| • Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Rules |
| • Taxation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Rules |
Issues
Business in Montana
In January 2011, nearly 100 people representing businesses went to Helena to voice their concerns about job growth, business health and other aspects involving the state and business.
“This is the first time we’ve tried this,” Senate President Peterson said in his opening remarks to one group.
“Everyone in the Legislature realizes the importance of jobs in this state,” Peterson said.
During the meeting, Peterson encouraged audience members to testify on the challenges of doing business in Montana.
Chas Vincent organized the event and said the listening session a success.
“A lot of people drove a long way just to talk for seven minutes,” he said.
Chas Vincent also said there were lessons to be learned from the business representatives' testimonies.
“We need to have a business atmosphere conducive for producing certainty for venture capitalists,” Vincent said. “Those that take the risk for job creation need a business environment with enough certainty to take risks.”
He said the event came early enough in the session that lawmakers would have time to have some “bills dropped into the hopper” to address issues mentioned.[2]
Elections
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Peterson won election to the Montana State Senate, defeating Dan Teigen. He had no primary opposition.[3][4]
| Montana State Senate, District 15 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jim Peterson (R)
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6,231 | |||
| Dan Teigen (D) | 1,977 | |||
2006
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Peterson won election to the 15th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Dan Teigen (D).[5]
| Montana State Senate, District 15 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Peterson (R)
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6,160 | |||
| Dan Teigen (D) | 2,754 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Office website (63rd session)
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Watchdog, "Peterson, Milburn get top spots for 2011 legislative session," November 17, 2010. accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Watchdog, "Business people dish out ideas, outline problems to legislators," January 8, 2011. accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2006 General Legislative Election Results," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Montana State Senate District 15 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Brad Hamlett (D) |
