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Derek received an associate's degree from Montana State University. He has volunteered with Boy Scouts of America and Shriners Hospitals for Children. He is married with children.

Derek has experience as a firefighter and emergency medical technician for Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department.

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Derek J Harvey is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 74. He was elected in 2018 and has served 3 terms in this position.

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Sponsored House Bill 516 to revise property entry laws for property tax valuation purposes.

Sponsored House Bill 198 to revise workers' compensation death benefit laws and House Bill 199 to revise workers' compensation laws relating to information and reopening of claims.

Member of the Business and Labor Committee.

- Sponsored House Bill 516 to revise property entry laws for property tax valuation purposes.
- Sponsored House Bill 198 to revise workers' compensation death benefit laws and House Bill 199 to revise workers' compensation laws relating to information and reopening of claims.
- Member of the Business and Labor Committee.
- Wants to create affordable housing.
- Supports labor unions.

Economy

Sponsored House Bill 478 to revise DUI laws.

- Sponsored House Bill 478 to revise DUI laws.

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- Supports abortion.
- Wants to increase access to healthcare.

Healthcare

Wants to provide access to a "robust public education system."

- Wants to provide access to a "robust public education system."

Education

Member of the Local Government Committee and the Rules Committee.

- Member of the Local Government Committee and the Rules Committee.

Voting & Elections

Sponsored House Bill 494 to revise transportation construction law.

Wants to maintain citizens' access to public lands.

- Sponsored House Bill 494 to revise transportation construction law.
- Member of the Transportation Committee.
- Wants to maintain citizens' access to public lands.

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Derek J Harvey

Jim attended Trinity University and earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Arizona, as well as his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law. He also attended the American College of Financial Services and Temple University's Graduate School of Law, where he earned his LLM in taxation & estate planning. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Butte Silver Bow Arts Foundation, Republican National Hispanic Assembly, and Citizens for America, among others.

Jim has worked as a landlord at Maley Block Apts, Philadelphia tax lawyer, property tax consultant, and government fraud whistleblower.

Jim Kephart

Jim Kephart ran to represent District 74 in the Montana House of Representatives in 2022 but did not win.

Proposes changing Montana tax code to offer 50% MT taxes for 1st 5 years for those who move home/business and invest $100k+.

Supports moving Helena museum project to Butte.

- Proposes changing Montana tax code to offer 50% MT taxes for 1st 5 years for those who move home/business and invest $100k+.
- Proposes canceling Bed Tax increase.
- Supports moving Helena museum project to Butte.

As of September 17, 2024, Jim Kephart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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