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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jeremy Trebas is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 25. Trebas was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Trebas is running for re-election in the primary on June 5, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • Certified, Property Manager, Montana Board of Realty Regulation, 2015-2017
  • Certified, Public Accoutant, Montana State board of Accountancy, 2013-2017
  • Certified, Notary Public, State of Montana, 2011-2015
  • BS, Accounting, Montana State University at Bozeman, 2007-2010
  • AA, Business Administration, Accounting, Montana State University, Great Falls College of Technology, 2004-2007

Professional Experience

  • Certified, Property Manager, Montana Board of Realty Regulation, 2015-2017
  • Certified, Public Accoutant, Montana State board of Accountancy, 2013-2017
  • Certified, Notary Public, State of Montana, 2011-2015
  • BS, Accounting, Montana State University at Bozeman, 2007-2010
  • AA, Business Administration, Accounting, Montana State University, Great Falls College of Technology, 2004-2007
  • Owner, Trebas Tax and Accounting, Limited Liability Company, 2018-present
  • Controller, Great Falls Rescue Mission, 2012-present
  • Accounting Specialist, Opportunities, Incorporated, 2011-2012
  • Staff Accountant, Denning, Downey, & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, 2011
  • Night Auditor/Hotel Clerk, Holiday Inn Bozeman, 2008-2011
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk, Pacific Steel - Temp., 2007-2008
  • Bookkeeper, Imagefitters, 2006-2007
  • Tire Technician, Whalen Tire, 2003-2006

Political Experience

  • Certified, Property Manager, Montana Board of Realty Regulation, 2015-2017
  • Certified, Public Accoutant, Montana State board of Accountancy, 2013-2017
  • Certified, Notary Public, State of Montana, 2011-2015
  • BS, Accounting, Montana State University at Bozeman, 2007-2010
  • AA, Business Administration, Accounting, Montana State University, Great Falls College of Technology, 2004-2007
  • Owner, Trebas Tax and Accounting, Limited Liability Company, 2018-present
  • Controller, Great Falls Rescue Mission, 2012-present
  • Accounting Specialist, Opportunities, Incorporated, 2011-2012
  • Staff Accountant, Denning, Downey, & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, 2011
  • Night Auditor/Hotel Clerk, Holiday Inn Bozeman, 2008-2011
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk, Pacific Steel - Temp., 2007-2008
  • Bookkeeper, Imagefitters, 2006-2007
  • Tire Technician, Whalen Tire, 2003-2006
  • Candidate, Montana State House of Representatives, District 26, 2014, 2020
  • Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 25, 2017-2019
  • Candidate, Montana State House of Representatives, District 25, 2016, 2018
  • Candidate, Great Falls City Commission, 2013

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Business and Labor Committee, Montana State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local Government Committee, Montana State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Montana State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certified, Property Manager, Montana Board of Realty Regulation, 2015-2017
  • Certified, Public Accoutant, Montana State board of Accountancy, 2013-2017
  • Certified, Notary Public, State of Montana, 2011-2015
  • BS, Accounting, Montana State University at Bozeman, 2007-2010
  • AA, Business Administration, Accounting, Montana State University, Great Falls College of Technology, 2004-2007
  • Owner, Trebas Tax and Accounting, Limited Liability Company, 2018-present
  • Controller, Great Falls Rescue Mission, 2012-present
  • Accounting Specialist, Opportunities, Incorporated, 2011-2012
  • Staff Accountant, Denning, Downey, & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, 2011
  • Night Auditor/Hotel Clerk, Holiday Inn Bozeman, 2008-2011
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk, Pacific Steel - Temp., 2007-2008
  • Bookkeeper, Imagefitters, 2006-2007
  • Tire Technician, Whalen Tire, 2003-2006
  • Candidate, Montana State House of Representatives, District 26, 2014, 2020
  • Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 25, 2017-2019
  • Candidate, Montana State House of Representatives, District 25, 2016, 2018
  • Candidate, Great Falls City Commission, 2013
  • Board Member, Echoz, 2019-present
  • Treasurer/Board Member, Montana Child Protection Alliance, 2017-present
  • Board Member/Treasurer, Montana Young Republicans, 2017-present
  • Member, Audit Committee, City of Great Falls, 2016-present
  • Member, Usary Advisory Panel, GuideStar, 2013-present
  • Volunteer Certified Public Accountant, Veteran's Fast Launch Initiative, 2013-present
  • Board Member/Treasurer, Great Falls Pachyderm Club, 2012-present
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2012-2017
  • Member, Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants, 2012-2017
  • Finance Chair, Cascade County Republican Central Committee, 2013-2014
  • Board Member, Opportunities, Incorporated, 2012-2013
  • Member, Policy Council, Headstart, 2012-2013
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

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

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

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?
- No

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

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No

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

5. Eliminating block grants to public school districts?
- Yes

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?
- Yes

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

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

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?
- No

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

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

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

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?
- Yes

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

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
- No Answer

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

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
- No Answer

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.
- 1. State Tax Exemption for Social Security Income2. Increased Support for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Efforts3. Implement Policy for the Regulation of Pet Breeders4. Improving the Child Protective Services System