Tom Facey (born March 30, 1954) is an American politician from Missoula, Montana. A Democrat, he served in the Montana House of Representatives and the Montana Senate.[1] As of 2016 Facey has been the primary sponsor of 47 bills.[2]
Tom Facey | |
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| Member of the Montana Senate from the 50th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Cliff Larsen |
| Succeeded by | Bryce Bennett |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 48th district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Carolyn Squires |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia Wolken |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 30, 1954 Helena, Montana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maureen O'Malley |
| Residence | Missoula, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Facey served as a Minority Whip in the Senate during the 2015–2018 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 edit
- ^ 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.