2001 Montana Legislative Scorecard

Welcome to the Montana Conservation Voters 2001 State Legislative Scorecard.

Find out how your legislators voted on a range of bills of importance to this state’s conservation and environmental community.

The average score of the 2001 Montana House of Representatives on this scorecard is 44%. The average score of the 2001 Montana Senate on this scorecard is 40%.

Over half of the legislature is out of step with the views of Montana voters, who, in poll after poll, show support for laws that protect clean air and water, wildlife, forests and open space. Take action!

•Evaluate your legislators’ votes. Thank those who voted consistently for the environment, and speak with legislators about their votes that went against the conservation community.

• Share the scorecard with friends and neighbors. To request additional free copies, call or write us.

• Is your legislator term limited? This scorecard notes term limited legislators. Some are seeking higher office, others are running for the other legislative body, and many will continue to play a role in environmental decisions. Be involved in recruitment efforts to fill open seats with conservation candidates, and refer to this scorecard if you have a chance to vote for term limited legislators who may be running for other offices.

• The most important way to express your approval or disapproval of legislators’ voting records is to vote for candidates whose records show they are stewards of Montana’s environment and against those who consistently vote against clean air and water.

Montana Conservation Voters wishes to acknowledge those legislators who are term limited and have been advocates in the fight for clean air and clean water. We are grateful for their leadership and votes on behalf of the environment.