Legislative Materials
Agency Overview
The Montana Department of Agriculture manages more than 30 programs, from marketing and business development to licensing and regulating products and services, all of which are designed to protect agricultural producers and consumers as per our mission statement. Explore materials specifically pertaining to the 2023 Legislative Session below, or use the main menu to browse all MDA programs and services.
Senate Leadership
Senate President: Matt Regier
Senate Majority Leader: Tom McGillvray
Senate Pro Tempore: Kenneth Bogner
Senate GOP Whips: Dennis Lenz, Barry Usher, Sue Vinton,
Daniel Zolnikov
Senate Minority Leader: Pat Flowers
Senate Democratic Whips: Shane Morigeau, Laura Smith, Susan Webber
Senate Ag Committee - Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 PM
House Leadership
Speaker of the House: Brandon LerHouse Majority Leader: Steve Fitzpatrick
Speaker Pro Tempore: Katie Zolnikov
House GOP Whips: Marta Bertoglio, Steve Gist, Jedediah Hinkle, Braxton Mitchell, Amy Regier
House Minority Leader: Katie Sullivan
Democratic Caucus Chair: Jennifer Lynch
Democratic Whips: SJ Howel, Jonathan Karlen, Melissa Romano, Tyson Running Wolf
House Ag Committee - Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 PM