Jade Bahr (born December 28, 1988) is a Democratic Party politician and was a member Montana House of Representatives from District 50 who has served between 2019 and 2021.[1][2][3][4]
Jade Bahr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Virginia Court |
| Succeeded by | Mallerie Stromswold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1988 Crow Agency, Montana |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
Early life and education
editBahr was born in Crow Agency, Montana, and was raised in Billings, Montana. She graduated from Billings Senior High School,[citation needed] and spent her summers living on the Crow Indian Reservation with her grandparents.[5][6] After high school, Bahr earned a bachelor's degree in sociology with an emphasis in inequalities and social justice from the University of Montana at Missoula.[1][7]
She is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe.[6]
Career
editShe began her interest in social services after working as a receptionist at a foster-care network for Native American youth. She continued to work for programs targeted toward at-risk youth at organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, New Day Youth Group home and Day Treatment, and also Missoula Parks and Recreation summer camps & after-school programs.[6]
She also worked as a mental health support worker for the Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center. She has worked with adults with disabilities in supported living and supported employment services as a vocational specialist and community coordinator.[8]
Political career
editBahr's committee assignments for the 2019-20 legislative session included: Human Services, Legislative Administration, and State Administration.[9]
Electoral history
editIn the 2018 general election, Bahr was endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, AFL–CIO, the Montana Conservation Voters, Carol's List and others.[6]
Bahr lost her bid for re-election to Mallerie Stromswold in the 2020 general election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jade Bahr | 1,778 | 53.8 |
| Republican | Quentin Eggart | 1,437 | 40.8 |
| Libertarian | Nathan McKenty | 190 | 5.4 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jade Bahr | 622 | 68.2 |
| Democratic | Joshua Bradshaw | 290 | 31.8 |
Sponsored legislation
editBahr sponsored five bills during the 2019 legislative session and three of which were signed into law:[11]
- HB 466: Fund a Native American language and culture online course through the MT Digital Academy.
- HB 468: To require state agencies to coordinate for disability integrated employment programs.
- HB 498: Allow probationers and parolees to use medical marijuana.[12]
- HB 632: To require economic impact reports for reservations.[3]
- HB 748: Establish the Minnie Spotted-Wolf memorial highway.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ "Jade Bahr - Legislator Details". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c "It's Time to Fight Back! Defend Jade Bahr from Attacks!". The Montana Post. 2019-04-23. Retrieved 2020-04-16.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jade Bahr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Western Native Voice Community Spotlight: Jade Bahr & Barbara Bessette | WORC". www.worc.org. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ a b c d "Jade Bahr: Progressive Montana Indigenous Woman's Voice Running For Office". The Real News Network. November 2018. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "Jade Bahr, HD 50, Democrat". The Billings Gazette. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ "Jade Bahr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "Jade Bahr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ "Jade Bahr | Tracking the 2019 Legislature". apps.montanafreepress.org. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ AMY BETH HANSON (March 2019). "Montana House passes measure on medical pot for probationers". Montana Standard. Associated Press. Retrieved 2020-04-16.