Brian Close (politician)
Brian Close | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly Kortum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 66–67) Northbrook, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Beth Boyson |
| Residence | Bozeman, Montana |
| Education | University of Chicago, New York University School of Law, and Montana State University |
| Website | brianclose4montana |
Brian Close (born 1958) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 65th district. He was first elected in 2024, defeating Republican nominee Esther Fishbaugh with 56% of the vote.[1][2]
Personal life and career
Close was born in Northbrook, Illinois in 1958, and moved to Montana in 1994.[2][3] He attended the University of Chicago, New York University Law School, and earned a master's degree at Montana State University.[3]
Political views
Lab-grown meat
Close voted against a bill in April 2025 to criminalize the sale of lab-grown meat.[4]
Public transportation
Close authored a bill in March 2025 to allow public transportation in cities such as Billings to serve areas outside of immediate city limits, which was previously banned.[5]
Vaccines
Close was one of the main opposers of House Bill 371, which would have banned mRNA vaccines in Montana.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Montana Secretary of State". Office of the Secretary of State of Montana. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ a b "Legislator Explorer". Montana Legislative Services. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ a b "BRIAN CLOSE | House District 65 | 2024 Montana Election Guide". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ Batura, Sean (2025-05-10). "Local legislators help ban lab-grown meat". KULR 8 Billings. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ Hansen, Jordan (2025-05-09). "Bill to update public transit law awaits governor's signature". Daily Montanan. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ Drew, Micah (2025-02-20). "Montana lawmakers reject proposed ban on mRNA vaccines". Daily Montanan. Retrieved 2025-07-07.