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Kris Hansen
Kristin "Kris" Hansen was a Republican member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 14 from 2014 to 2016. She resigned to become chief legal counsel for the state auditor’s office.[1]
Hansen served in the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 33 from 2011 to 2015.
Hansen died on July 7, 2022.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hansen served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice, Vice Chair |
| • Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation |
| • Committees |
| • Education and Cultural Resources |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hansen served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hansen served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
Campaign themes
2014
Hansen's 2014 campaign website mirrored the themes seen below.[3]
2012
Hansen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Government Spending
I believe in realistic expectations, elimination of inefficiencies, and conservative budgeting. We are spending too much, and not utilizing our churches, charities, and community organizations effectively to provide services they are in unique positions to provide.
Taxes
It is right for each citizen to contribute to an efficient government that focuses its resources on its constitutional duties. Excessive government should not be imposed upon its citizens’ wallets or bank accounts.
Abortion
I am pro life.
Education
Public education spending needs to be directed to reach children in the classroom and to maintain and upgrade facilities. Rural schools provide a sense of small community pride and offer a small school choice to parents whose children do better in that setting. Private education and home schools need to be encouraged and allowed to thrive. Montana’s public education system is one of the best in the country and will be made better when parents have options to consider for their children’s best interests.
Gun Control
Nope.
Energy & Natural Resources
Natural resources can and must be used wisely and protected wisely. Use and protection do not exclude each other. Responsible companies should be invited to explore and do business in Montana without prohibitive policies stifling incentives to do so. We are to be good stewards of God’s creation. All efforts must be made to prevent environmental damage by all users, but if an accident or other damage occurs, the one responsible must be required to clean up his mess. We must also look to the future. What we have won’t last forever. We must consider alternative sources, including nuclear, hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, and whatever else hasn’t yet been dreamed up.
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2014
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Montana State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for major party candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. District 17 incumbent Greg Jergeson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kris Hansen defeated Carl Mattson in the Republican primary. Jergeson was defeated by Hansen in the general election. Incumbent Llew Jones (R) ran in District 9.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Kris Hansen |
56.1% | 4,080 | |
| Democratic | Greg Jergeson Incumbent | 43.9% | 3,196 | |
| Total Votes | 7,276 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Kris Hansen |
65.2% | 1,746 |
| Carl Mattson | 34.8% | 931 |
| Total Votes | 2,677 | |
2012
Hansen won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 33. Hansen ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Brenda Skornogoski (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kris Hansen Incumbent |
54.3% | 1,979 | |
| Democratic | Brenda Skornogoski | 45.7% | 1,667 | |
| Total Votes | 3,646 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Hansen won election to the Montana House of Representatives. Hansen did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. She faced Jack Trethewey (D) in the November 2 general election.[9][10]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 33 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kris Hansen (R)
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1,926 | |||
| Jack Trethewey (D) | 1,066 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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2014
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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
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Havre Daily News, "Tempel picked to replace Hansen in Senate," accessed April 3, 2017
- ↑ AP News, "Kris Hansen, ex-chief deputy attorney general, dies at 52," July 9, 2022
- ↑ Kris Hansen For Montana Senate, "Issues," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Kris Hansen For Montana House, "Issues," accessed October 15, 2012
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Election Canvass," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 14 2015–2016 |
Succeeded by Russel Tempel (R) |
| Preceded by Bob Bergren (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 33 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by - |
