Tom Facey
| Tom Facey | |
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| Member of the Montana Senate from the 48th district | |
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Assumed office August 28, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 30, 1954 (age 62) Helena, Montana |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Maureen O'Malley |
| Residence | Missoula, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Religion | Catholic |
Tom Facey is a Democratic member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected for Senate District 48, representing the Missoula, Montana area, in 2010. He previously served in the House of Representatives.[1] As of 2016 Facey has been the primary sponsor of 47 bills.[2]
Facey served as a Minority Whip in the Senate during the 2015-2016 session.[3]
In 2011 Facey was the primary sponsor of SB 276 intended to "generally revise deviate sexual conduct laws."[4] More specifically, the bill seeks to bring Montana in line with the Supreme Court ruling that "the law that criminalizes homosexual acts is unconstitutional."[5] The bill was tabled in a House committee.
References
- ↑ Montana Legislature. "TOM FACEY (D)". Retrieved 5 April 2011.
- ↑ "Tom Facey". Open States. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ↑ "64th session leaders". Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ↑ Detailed Bill Information. "SB 276". Retrieved 5 April 2011.
- ↑ Montana Capitol Report. "Homophobia Rears its Ugly Head". Retrieved 5 April 2011.
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