Legislative Branch Staff Subject Contacts

TOPICS:

• AGRICULTURE
• CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
• CRIMINAL JUSTICE
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• ECONOMIC ISSUES
• EDUCATION
• ENERGY
• ENVIRONMENT
• FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
• GAMBLING
• GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
• HEALTH
• INDIAN AFFAIRS
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• INTERSTATE/INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
• JUDICIARY
• LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
• LEGISLATURE
• LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS
• POLITICS
• PROPERTY
• PUBLIC FINANCE
• PUBLIC SAFETY
• RECREATION/PARKS
• REDISTRICTING/REAPPORTIONMENT
• STATE AGENCIES
• TAX POLICY & REVENUES
• TELECOMMUNCATIONS
• TRANSPORTATION
• UTILITIES
• WATER
• WELFARE/PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
• WORKERS COMPENSATION

AGRICULTURE

• Agriculture: Joe Kolman; Doug Sternberg
• Agricultural economics: Jeff Martin; Joe Kolman
• Alternative livestock: Joe Kolman
• Livestock: Doug Sternberg; Joe Kolman
• Open range: Joe Kolman
• Pests/Pesticides: Joe Kolman

CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES

• Abortion: Valencia Lane;
• Civil rights/liberties: David Niss; Greg Petesch
• Constitutional law: David Niss; Greg Petesch; Bart Campbell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Freedom of information: Greg Petesch; Bart Campbell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Property rights: Valencia Lane; David Niss; Greg Petesch
• Right to privacy: David Niss; Greg Petesch; Bart Campbell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Separation of church/state: Greg Petesch; Bart Campbell;
• Sovereign immunity/government liability: David Niss; Greg Petesch

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

[see also Judiciary]

• Correctional facilities: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Gervais
• Corrections: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Gervais
• Crime: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger
• Criminal procedure: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger
• Inmates rights: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger
• Jails: David Niss; Valencia Lane Sheri Heffelfinger
• Juvenile corrections: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Gervais
• Juvenile detention: David Niss; Susan Fox; Sheri Heffelfinger
• Juvenile justice: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger
• Law Enforcement: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger
• Medical care of inmates: Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Gervais
• Prisons: Valencia Lane; David Niss; Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Gervais
• Probation/parole: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Gervais
• Sentencing: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Sheri Heffelfinger

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Construction: Bart Campbell
• Economic Development: Andrew Geiger; James Standaert; Joe Murray; Bart Campbell; Pat Murdo
• Growth Policy: Pat Murdo; Andrew Geiger
• Tourism: James Standaert

ECONOMIC ISSUES

• Agriculture: Jeff Martin; Joe Kolman
• Banks & banking: Bart Campbell; James Standaert; Greg DeWitt; Pat Murdo
• Business law: Bart Campbell
• Consumer protection: Bart Campbell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Contracts: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Bart Campbell
• Economic conditions: Dave Bohyer; James Standaert; Jeff Martin; Terry Johnson; Pat Murdo
• Economics: Dave Bohyer; Terry Johnson; James Standaert; Bart Campbell; Jeff Martin
• Estates & trusts: Bart Campbell; Greg Petesch
• Housing:
• Insurance: Bart Campbell
• Landlord & tenant: David Niss; Bart Campbell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Mines & mining: Jeff Martin
• Securities & securities regulation: Bart Campbell
• Torts: David Niss; Valencia Lane
• Wages & salaries: David Niss; James Standaert; Terry Johnson; ; Jeff Martin; Pat Murdo

EDUCATION

• Adult education:
• Charter schools: James Standaert


• Common school trust: Roger Lloyd
• Community colleges: Alan Peura
• Education: James Standaert; Casey Barrs
• Education and state: James Standaert;
• Education finance: Terry Johnson; James Standaert; Jeff Martin;
• Educational equity: James Standaert
• Educational facilities: James Standaert
• Elementary/secondary: James Standaert
• Higher education finance: James Standaert; Alan Peura
• Higher education: Alan Peura
• Home schooling: James Standaert; Casey Barrs
• India Education For All: James Standaert; Casey Barrs
• Libraries: Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson;
• Preschool: James Standaert
• Special education: James Standaert
• School choice/vouchers: James Standaert
• School districts: James Standaert; Casey Barrs
• School transportation: James Standaert
• Student financial aid: James Standaert; Alan Peura
• Teachers: James Standaert;
• University system: Alan Peura
• Vocational education: James Standaert; Alan Peura

ENERGY

• Coal bed methane: Joe Kolman
• Coal: Joe Kolman; Todd Everts; Jeff Martin; Terry Johnson; Roger Lloyd
• Electric power: Sonja Nowakowski; Todd Everts; Jeff Martin; Bart Campbell
• Energy resources: Todd Everts; Sonja Nowakowski; Doug Sternberg
• Oil & gas: Joe Kolman; Todd Everts; Terry Johnson
• Permitting fees: Barb Smith
• Utilities: Sonja Nowakowski; Todd Everts; Jeff Martin; Bart Campbell

ENVIRONMENT

[see also Economic Development, Energy, Property, & Water]

• Air quality: Todd Everts
• Endangered species: Barb Smith
• Environmental protection: Todd Everts; Doug Sternberg; Joe Kolman
• Fish & fisheries:
• Forest fires: Leanne Heisel; Barb Smith; Todd Everts
• Forests & forestry: Jeff Martin
• Hazardous waste management:
• Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA): Todd Everts; Joe Kolman
• Natural Resources: Todd Everts; Doug Sternberg; Joe Kolman; Jeff Martin
• Resource Indemnity Trust (RIT): Todd Everts; Barb Smith; Jeff Martin
• Remediation: Barb Smith
• Solid waste: Bart Campbell
• Waste management:
• Weed control: Leanne Heisel; Joe Kolman
• Wildlife management: Leanne Heisel; Joe Kolman

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

• Federal budget process: Dave Bohyer; Terry Johnson; Clayton Schenck; James Standaert; Taryn Purdy
• Federalism: David Niss; Dave Bohyer; Taryn Purdy

GAMBLING

• Gambling: Greg DeWitt; Pat Gervais
• Revenues: Roger Lloyd
• Indian gaming: Pat Murdo; Pat Gervais

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

• Accounting: Karen Berger
• Administrative law: David Niss; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Administrative regulations: David Niss
• Employee benefits: Terry Johnson; Dave Bohyer; Kelly DaSilva; Lois Steinbeck
• Employee retirement benefits: Dave Bohyer; Terry Johnson; Greg DeWitt
• Employee salaries: Susan Fox; Dave Bohyer; Terry Johnson; Clayton Schenck
• Executive agencies: David Niss; Taryn Purdy; Terry Johnson
• Government and business: Susan Fox; David Niss
• Government ethics: Susan Fox; David Niss; Greg Petesch; Dave Bohyer
• Governors: David Niss
• Open government: David Niss; Greg Petesch; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Personnel administration: Susan Fox; Kelly DaSilva
• Privatization: Greg Petesch
• Public Administration: David Niss; Dave Bohyer;
• Public contracts: Valencia Lane; David Niss; Bart Campbell; Dave Bohyer
• Public documents: David Niss; Greg Petesch; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Public officers: Susan Fox; David Niss
• Purchasing: Lenore Adams

HEALTH

• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): Sue O'Connell; Pat Murdo; Kris Wilkinson
• Alcohol/Drug abuse: Lois Steinbeck; Sue O'Connell
• Developmental disabilities: Marilyn Daumiller; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Health care costs: Lois Steinbeck; Marilyn Daumiller; Kris Wilkinson; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson; Pat Murdo
• Health insurance: Sue O'Connell; Pat Murdo; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Medicaid/Medicare: Lois Steinbeck; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Medical malpractice: Sue O'Connell; Pat Murdo; Dave Bohyer
• Mental health: Lois Steinbeck; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Physicians: Sue O'Connell; Pat Murdo; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Public health: Sue O'Connell; Lois Steinbeck; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson; Lois Steinbeck; Kris Wilkinson
• Tobacco/Cigarettes: Lois Steinbeck; Roger Lloyd; Sue O'Connell; Kris Wilkinson

INDIAN AFFAIRS

[see also Gambling]

• Education:
• Federal administration: Pat Murdo
• Higher education: Alan Peura
• Indian affairs: Pat Murdo
• Legal jurisdiction: Greg Petesch; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Montana (state relations): Pat Murdo
• Natural resources: Joe Kolman; Pat Murdo
• Social services: Pat Murdo
• Tribal government: Pat Murdo
• Tribal taxation: Jeff Martin; James Standaert; Terry Johnson

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Information technology: Hank Trenk; Terry Johnson
• Technology infrastructure: Hank Trenk; Darrin McLean

INTERSTATE/INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

• International relations: Pat Murdo; Dave Bohyer
• International trade: James Standaert; Pat Murdo
• International treaties: Pat Murdo
• Interstate cooperation: Dave Bohyer; Pat Murdo
• Trade regulation: Bart Campbell; Pat Murdo

JUDICIARY

[see also Criminal Justice]

• Civil procedure: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Courts: David Niss; Sheri Heffelfinger
• Evidence: David Niss; Valencia Lane
• Financing: Pat Gervais
• Judges: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Judicial administration & funding: Sheri Heffelfinger; Valencia Lane; Pat Gervais
• Judiciary: David Niss; Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Gervais; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Juries: David Niss; Valencia Lane
• Legal profession: David Niss; Valencia Lane; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

[see also Government Administration]

• Employment: David Niss; James Standaert; Terry Johnson; Bart Campbell; Pat Murdo
• Labor relations: Pat Murdo; Terry Johnson; James Standaert; Dave Bohyer; Bart Campbell
• Labor law: David Niss; ; Bart Campbell
• Occupational regulation: David Niss; Bart Campbell; Pat Murdo
• Retirement: Pat Murdo; Sheri Heffelfinger, Dave Bohyer
• Unemployment insurance: Bart Campbell
• Wrongful discharge: David Niss;

LEGISLATURE

• Bill drafting mechanics: Carol Ann Jacobsen; Greg Petesch; Dave Bohyer
• Feed bill/legislative costs: Karen Berger; Terry Johnson
• Interim activities: Susan Fox; Dave Bohyer; Taryn Purdy; Terry Johnson
• Legislative information: Kevin Hayes; Susan Fox; Marsha Sager; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Legislative databases/document management: Lee Heiman; Hank Trenk; Ann Patten
• Legislative budgeting: Karen Berger; Terry Johnson; Greg DeWitt; Taryn Purdy; Greg Petesch; Dave Bohyer
• Legislative committees: Susan Fox; Greg Petesch; Terry Johnson; Dave Bohyer
• Legislative ethics: Greg Petesch; Dave Bohyer
• Legislative history: Marsha Sager; Greg Petesch; Doug Sternberg; Dave Bohyer; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Legislative improvement: Susan Fox; Greg Petesch
• Legislative oversight: Susan Fox; Greg Petesch; Taryn Purdy
• Legislative procedure: Susan FoxGreg Petesch; Susan Fox; Terry Johnson; Taryn Purdy
• Legislative publications: Lee Heiman; Ann Patten; Kevin Hayes; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson; Marsha Sager; Greg Petesch
• Legislative sessions (annual, biennial): Susan Fox; Dave Bohyer
• Legislative staff: Susan Fox; Taryn Purdy; Karen Berger
• Legislators: Susan Fox; Dave Bohyer; Karen Berger
• Legislature: Susan Fox; Greg Petesch
• Lobbying: Greg Petesch; Dave Bohyer
• MCA & annotations: Lee Heiman; Ann Patten; Greg Petesch; Carol Ann Jacobsen; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Redistricting: Joe Kolman; Susan Fox
• Special sessions: Susan Fox; Greg Petesch

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• County government: James Standaert; Leanne Heisel
• Local government finance: James Standaert; Terry Johnson; Jeff Martin
• Local government evaluation:
• Local officials: Leanne Heisel
• Montana history: David Niss; Greg Petesch; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson; Pat Murdo
• Municipal government: Dave Bohyer; James Standaert; Leanne Heisel
• Payment in lieu of taxes (PILT): Taryn Purdy
• State-federal relations: David Niss; Terry Johnson; Dave Bohyer

MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS

• Disaster and emergency services: Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Murdo; Dave Bohyer
• Homeland Security: Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Murdo; Dave Bohyer
• Military/veterans affairs: David Niss; Sheri Heffelfinger; Pat Murdo; Dave Bohyer

POLITICS

• Ballot issues (initiative, referendum): Greg Petesch; Sue O'Connell; Dave Bohyer
• Elections: Sue O'Connell; Dave Bohyer
• Political practices & campaign finance: Sue O'Connell; Dave Bohyer
• Politics: Greg Petesch; Dave Bohyer
• Recall: Greg Petesch

PROPERTY

• Eminent domain: Joe Kolman; Greg Petesch
• Land use: Todd Everts
• Property: David Niss; Bart Campbell
• Public lands: Doug Sternberg; Leanne Heisel; Joe Kolman
• State lands: Joe Kolman
• Subdivision of land/planning/zoning: David Niss; Todd Everts; Leanne Heisel

PUBLIC FINANCE

[see also Tax Policy & Revenues]

• Appropriations: Greg DeWitt; Clayton Schenck; Greg Petesch; Taryn Purdy; Terry Johnson
• Appropriations--Nonbudgeted: Taryn Purdy
• Appropriations--Private funds: Roger Lloyd
• Appropriations--State/Special revenue: Taryn Purdy
• Appropriations--Statutory: Roger Lloyd
• Bond issues/Government debt: Terry Johnson
• Budget amendments: Taryn Purdy
• Budget--Governor's request: Taryn Purdy
• Budgeting/Budget methodologies: Clayton Schenck; Terry Johnson; James Standaert; Dave Bohyer; Lee Heiman; Greg DeWitt; Taryn Purdy
• Full time equivalent: Taryn Purdy
• Pension funds: Sheri Heffelfinger; Dave Bohyer
• Public investments: Sheri Heffelfinger; Dave Bohyer
• Public finance: Taryn Purdy; Clayton Schenck; Terry Johnson; James Standaert; Greg Petesch; Dave Bohyer
• Revenue estimation: Terry Johnson; Roger Lloyd; James Standaert; Jeff Martin; Dave Bohyer
• Special districts: Jeff Martin; James Standaert; Leanne Heisel; Dave Bohyer
• State expenditures: Taryn Purdy; Clayton Schenck; Greg DeWitt; Terry Johnson; Dave Bohyer

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Emergency/disaster services: Susan Fox; Lenore Adams
• Public safety: Susan Fox; Lenore Adams

RECREATION/PARKS

• Cultural resources: Joe Kolman; Joe Kolman
• Fishing: Doug Sternberg
• Hunting: Joe Kolman; Doug Sternberg
• Parks: Joe Kolman
• Recreation: Joe Kolman; Doug Sternberg; Joe Kolman
• Sports: Doug Sternberg

REDISTRICTING/REAPPORTIONMENT

• Apportionment/Redistricting: Susan Fox; Joe Kolman; Dave Bohyer

STATE AGENCIES

[see also Interim Committee Assignments]

• Agriculture, Dept. of: Joe Kolman
• AG Experiment Station: Joe Kolman
• Commerce, Dept. of: Pat Murdo
• Cooperative Extension Service:
• Corrections, Dept. of: Sheri Heffelfinger; David Niss
• Crime Control, Board of: Sheri Heffelfinger
• Natural Resources & Conservation, Dept. of: Joe Kolman
• Environmental Quality, Dept. of: Todd Everts
• Fire Services Training School: Leanne Heisel
• Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Doug Sternberg; Joe Kolman
• Forest & Conservation Station:
• Judiciary: Sheri Heffelfinger; Valencia Lane; Valencia Lane
• Justice, Dept. of: Sheri Heffelfinger; Valencia Lane
• Labor & Industry, Dept. of: Pat Murdo; Andrew Geiger
• Livestock, Dept. of: Joe Kolman
• Military Affairs, Dept. of: Dave Bohyer
• Mines, Bureau of:
• Office of Public Instruction: Casey Barrs
• Public Health and Human Services: Lois Steinbeck; Pat Gervais; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Public Service Regulation: Sonja Nowakowski
• Secretary of State: Susan Fox
• Regents, Board of: Alan Peura
• State Administration: Pat Murdo; Dave Bohyer
• Transportation, Dept. of: Greg DeWitt; Leanne Heisel; Andrew Geiger
• University System: Alan Peura; Casey Barrs

TAX POLICY & REVENUES

• Flat rate tax: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; Terry Johnson; James Standaert
• Property assessment: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; Terry Johnson; James Standaert
• Tax exemptions: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; Terry Johnson; James Standaert
• Tax policy: Jeff Martin; Terry Johnson; James Standaert
• Taxation--Agriculture: Jeff Martin; James Standaert; Terry Johnson
• Taxation--Alcohol & tobacco: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; Terry Johnson; James Standaert
• Taxation--Business: Jeff Martin, Lee Heiman; Terry Johnson; James Standaert
• Taxation--Energy: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; James Standaert; Terry Johnson
• Taxation--Excise: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman
• Taxation--Income: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; Terry Johnson; James Standaert
• Taxation--Local: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; James Standaert; Terry Johnson
• Taxation--Motor fuels: James Standaert; Greg DeWitt; Terry Johnson; Jeff Martin; Leanne Heisel
• Taxation--Motor vehicles: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman
• Taxation--Natural resources: Todd Everts; Jeff Martin; James Standaert; Terry Johnson; Lee Heiman
• Taxation--Property: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; Terry Johnson; James Standaert
• Taxation--Sales & use: Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman; James Standaert; Terry Johnson
• Value added tax: Terry Johnson; James Standaert; Jeff Martin; Lee Heiman

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• Sonja Nowakowski; Jeff Martin

TRANSPORTATION

• Air service: Leanne Heisel; Andrew Geiger; Greg DeWitt
• Highways: Leanne Heisel; Andrew Geiger
• Infrastructure: Leanne Heisel; Andrew Geiger
• Motor vehicles: Leanne Heisel; Andrew Geiger; Greg DeWitt
• Railroads: Leanne Heisel; Andrew Geiger; Greg DeWitt
• Transportation: Leanne Heisel; Andrew Geiger; Greg DeWitt
• Utilities: Jeff Martin; Todd Everts

TVMT

• Susan Fox

UTILITIES

• Sonja Nowakowski; Todd Everts; Jeff Martin

WATER

• Dams: Joe Kolman; Greg Petesch
• Rivers: Joe Kolman; Greg Petesch
• Water quality: Joe Kolman; Greg Petesch
• Water resources: Joe Kolman; Greg Petesch
• Water rights: Joe Kolman; Greg Petesch

WELFARE/PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

• Child support: Sue O'Connell; Pat Gervais; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Child welfare: Pat Gervais; Doug Sternberg; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Daycare: Pat Gervais; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Elderly: Lois Steinbeck; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Family policy: Doug Sternberg; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Foster care: Pat Gervais; Sue O'Connell; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Institutions: Sue O'Connell; Lois Steinbeck; Pat Gervais; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson
• Job training: Pat Gervais; Pat Murdo
• Tribal: Pat Gervais; ; Sue O'Connell
• Vocational rehabilitation: Pat Gervais
• Welfare reform: Sue O'Connell; Pat Gervais; Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson

WORKERS COMPENSATION

• Workers compensation: Pat Murdo; Kris Wilkinson

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