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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Barry Usher is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 40. Usher was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Usher is running for re-election in the primary on June 5, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • Attended, Sociology, University of Maryland Global Campus, 1989-1996

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Sociology, University of Maryland Global Campus, 1989-1996
  • Partner, Maui Motorcycle Company, 2016-present
  • Partner, Maui Wishes & Adventures, 2015-present
  • President, Beartooth Harley-Davidson, 2002-present
  • Served, United States Coast Guard
  • President, Hi Mountain Recreation, 2006-2012
  • Vice President of Service Operations, Data Processing Solutions, 1996-1999

Political Experience

  • Attended, Sociology, University of Maryland Global Campus, 1989-1996
  • Partner, Maui Motorcycle Company, 2016-present
  • Partner, Maui Wishes & Adventures, 2015-present
  • President, Beartooth Harley-Davidson, 2002-present
  • Served, United States Coast Guard
  • President, Hi Mountain Recreation, 2006-2012
  • Vice President of Service Operations, Data Processing Solutions, 1996-1999
  • Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 40, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Montana House of Representatives, District 40, 2018, 2020
  • Candidate, Montana State Senate, District 20, 2014

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Local Government Committee, Montana House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Human Services Committee

Member, Joint Interim Committee on Law and Justice

Vice Chair, Judiciary Committee

Member, Legislative Administration Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Sociology, University of Maryland Global Campus, 1989-1996
  • Partner, Maui Motorcycle Company, 2016-present
  • Partner, Maui Wishes & Adventures, 2015-present
  • President, Beartooth Harley-Davidson, 2002-present
  • Served, United States Coast Guard
  • President, Hi Mountain Recreation, 2006-2012
  • Vice President of Service Operations, Data Processing Solutions, 1996-1999
  • Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 40, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Montana House of Representatives, District 40, 2018, 2020
  • Candidate, Montana State Senate, District 20, 2014
  • Member, Billings Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, National Federation of Independent Business, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, present
  • Member/Former President, Red Lodge Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Big Sky World Presidents Organization
  • Former Chapter Chair, Big Sky Young Presidents' Organization
  • Member, Cody Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Member, Knights of Columbus
  • Former President, Metra Park Board
  • Former President, Red Lodge Area Economic Development Corporation

Other Info

Spouse's Occupation:

Wife Ann Marie, a retired firefighter who now works for Billings Catholic Schools as a substitute teacher.

Policy Positions

Montana State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- No Answer

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- b) I do not think this is clear cut decision. I am pro-life and a medical decision would have to be made regarding the life of both the mother & child

Budget, Spending, & Tax

Budget Stabilization:

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Montana's budget.

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- Yes

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- Yes

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- Yes

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No

5. Eliminating block grants to public school districts?
- No

6. Decreasing funding to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services?
- Yes

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- Yes

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- Yes

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No Answer

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- c) this is very broad question - I think these cases and individuals should be looked at on a case by case basis.

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- No

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- Yes

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Montana?
- No

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Montana?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- Yes

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Montana high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No Answer

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- b) generally I would say no I do not support but there may be some circumstances that I would consider if I have more information

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- No

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- Yes

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- No Answer

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Montana's health care programs?
- No

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- No Answer

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- No

6. Do you support increasing state funding for tracking and reporting opioid usage and overdoses?
- Yes

7. Other or expanded principles
- a) broad question - I would need more informationd) I need more information

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Montana's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Montana's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

3. Do you support greater efforts by Montana state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- No Answer

4. Should individuals be required to use a bathroom that corresponds with the gender listed on their birth certificate?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- c) Pay should be based on a person, their credentials, their experience and their qualification, not their gender - Not sure I agree with government regulations to force this issue.

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- - no new taxes- less government regulations and interference in our lives- reduce waste in state government