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| name = Kimberly Dudik |
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| state_house1 = Montana |
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| district1 = 94th |
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| term_start1 = January 5, 2015 |
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| term_end1 = January 4, 2021 |
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| predecessor1 = [[Ellie Boldman]] |
| predecessor1 = [[Ellie Boldman]] |
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| successor1 = [[Tom France]] |
| successor1 = [[Tom France]] |
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| state_house2 = Montana |
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| district2 = 99th |
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| birth_place = [[Frenchtown, Montana]], U.S. |
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| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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| education = [[Montana State University]] ([[Bachelor of Science in Nursing|BSN]])<br>[[University of Montana School of Law|University of Montana]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]])<br>[[Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health|Johns Hopkins University]] ([[Master of Public Health|MPH]]) |
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'''Kimberly Dudik''' (born November 4, 1974) is an American politician and attorney who served |
'''Kimberly Dudik''' (born November 4, 1974) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the [[Montana House of Representatives]] from 2013 to 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://leg.mt.gov/css/sessions/64th/leg_info.asp?HouseID=1&SessionID=109&LAWSID=15267|title=Kimberly Dudik|publisher=Leg.mt.gov|access-date=2018-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180601172012/http://leg.mt.gov/css/sessions/64th/leg_info.asp?HouseID=1&SessionID=109&LAWSID=15267|archive-date=2018-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://missoulian.com/news/local/dudik-retains-seat-over-challenger-cox-for-montana-house-district/article_1dfcad0a-dd5d-5de5-b1a1-0b7641763784.html|title=Dudik retains seat over challenger Cox for Montana House District 94 seat|date=2016-11-09|publisher=missoulian.com|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-08-01 |title=Montana 94th District State House Results: Kimberly Dudik Wins |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/results/montana-state-house-district-94 |access-date=2022-04-20 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kimberly Dudik |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Kimberly_Dudik |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Ballotpedia |language=en}}</ref> Dudik was a candidate for [[Montana Department of Justice|attorney general]] of [[Montana]] in the 2020 [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] primary.<ref name="MPR12172017"/> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Dudík was born in [[Frenchtown, Montana]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://missoulian.com/news/government-and-politics/missoula-legislator-secures-sweeping-criminal-justice-reforms/article_4ef2a904-2107-50e0-9aca-3fe8487f385a.html|title=Missoula legislator secures sweeping criminal justice reforms|first=JAYME |
Dudík was born in [[Frenchtown, Montana]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://missoulian.com/news/government-and-politics/missoula-legislator-secures-sweeping-criminal-justice-reforms/article_4ef2a904-2107-50e0-9aca-3fe8487f385a.html|title=Missoula legislator secures sweeping criminal justice reforms|first=JAYME |last=FRASER|website=missoulian.com}}</ref> She earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] in [[nursing]] from [[Montana State University]].<ref name="The Voter's Self Defense System">{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/137034/kimberly-dudik#.W1oxSS-ZMdU|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|website=Vote Smart|language=en-US}}</ref> She also has earned a [[Juris Doctor|J.D.]] degree from the [[University of Montana School of Law]] and a [[Master of Public Health]] from [[Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health]].<ref name="The Voter's Self Defense System" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/137034/kimberly-dudik#.W1oxSS-ZMdU|website=Vote Smart|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Dudik earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] in [[Nursing]] from [[Montana State University]].<ref name="The Voter's Self Defense System">{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/137034/kimberly-dudik#.W1oxSS-ZMdU|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|website=Vote Smart|language=en-US}}</ref> She also has earned a [[Juris Doctor|law degree]] from the [[University of Montana School of Law]] and a [[Master of Public Health]] from [[Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health]].<ref name="The Voter's Self Defense System">{{Cite web|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/137034/kimberly-dudik#.W1oxSS-ZMdU|website=Vote Smart|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/137034/kimberly-dudik#.W1oxSS-ZMdU|website=Vote Smart|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Dudik works as an attorney in private practice at Dudik Law P.L.L.C. She served as chair for the Office of State Public Defender Task Force.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/Committees/Interim/2015-2016/Public-Defender/default-2.html|title=Montana Legislature: Task Force on State Public Defender Operations|website=leg.mt.gov|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> She co-founded the Public Policy Institute of the Rockies and developed a program to provide pro bono legal assistance to families impacted by the MMIP epidemic.<ref>{{Cite web <!--author= Staff writer(s); no by-line |last=Rockies |first=From Public Policy Institute of the --> |title=Public Policy Institute of the Rockies establishes fund to eliminate legal costs for indigenous families seeking legal assistance for missing or murdered relatives |url=http://www.charkoosta.com/news/public-policy-institute-of-the-rockies-establishes-fund-to-eliminate-legal-costs-for-indigenous-families/article_b77c5328-da8d-11eb-ad2e-afb222053564.html |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Char-Koosta News |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Work Experience == |
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In 2015, Dudik worked with Republican Montana Attorney General [[Tim Fox (politician)|Tim Fox]] to combat human trafficking in Montana. She carried House Bill 89 which substantially reformed Montana’s human trafficking laws.<ref name="auto" /><ref>{{Cite web|agency=Missoulian|first=Keila |last=Szpaller|title=Montana toughens sex-trafficking law, but work remains to help victims|url=https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/montana-toughens-sex-trafficking-law-but-work-remains-to-help/article_63dcf3ae-f468-514b-a02c-c03e5abd5fc0.html|website=The Billings Gazette}}</ref> In 2017, Dudik led substantial bipartisan public defender reforms. That year, Dudik is thought to be the first sitting state legislator to give birth during a Montana legislative session, returning to the House floor four days later with the baby with her.<ref>{{Cite web |first=JAYME |last=FRASER |title=Missoula legislator secures sweeping criminal justice reforms |url=https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/missoula-legislator-secures-sweeping-criminal-justice-reforms/article_93acf6c0-9a2a-5bf5-9203-f77cbb44b1db.html |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Helena Independent Record |language=en}}</ref> Dudik led the National Foundation for Women Legislators as chairperson in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-22 |title=2018 Chair Farewell |url=https://www.womenlegislators.org/2018-chair-farewell/ |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=National Foundation for Women Legislators {{!}} WomenLegislators.org |language=en}}</ref> Dudik served as the chairperson for the Council of State Governments West in 2019.<ref>Committee Assignments CSG West 2019-2020:https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Administration/Legislative-Council/2019-20/Meetings/April2019/CSGcommittee19.pdf</ref> |
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Dudik works as an attorney in private practice at [https://www.kimberlydudik.com Kimberly Dudik & Associates].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Kimberly Dudik & Associates|url=https://www.kimberlydudik.com/|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Kimberly Dudik|language=en}}</ref> Dudik's legal work focuses on providing legal services related to "gender-based violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, criminal justice reform, crime victim protection, and women's rights."<ref>{{Cite web|title=About|url=https://www.kimberlydudik.com/about|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Kimberly Dudik|language=en}}</ref> |
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Dudik is the CEO and co-founder of the nonprofit [https://www.publicpolicyinstituteoftherockies.com Public Policy Institute of the Rockies]. The mission of the Public Policy Institute of the Rockies is to mission is to "create transformational change on under-addressed issues by conducting research, initiating reforms, and providing legal advocacy."<ref>{{Cite web|title=HOME {{!}} PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF THE ROCKIES|url=https://www.publicpolicyinstituteoftherockies.com/|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Public Policy Instit|language=en}}</ref> |
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During Dudik's tenure, she served on the House Appropriations Committee, the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice, and the House Rules Committee.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=2013 Committee Assignments|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Session/2013%20house%20committees%20-%20columns.pdf}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=2015 Committee Assignments|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Sessions/64th/2015-house-committees.pdf}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=2017 Committee Assignments|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Session/2017-house-committees.pdf}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite web|title=House of Representatives Committees 2019|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Session/2019-house-committees.pdf|access-date=21 November 2021}}</ref> She also served on the Legislative Finance Committee from 2013 to 2020.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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During the 2017 and 2019 legislative sessions, she vice chaired the House Rules Committee.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> |
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Dudik was the political director for the Montana NEW Leadership program, cofounding the college women's leadership program, in collaboration with the Center for American Women in Politics [[Eagleton Institute of Politics|Eagleton Institute of Politics at]] [[Rutgers University]], in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Szpaller|first=Keila|title=University of Montana NEW Leadership Institute inspires young women|url=https://missoulian.com/news/local/university-of-montana-new-leadership-institute-inspires-young-women/article_405b3903-f649-532c-8215-56da66d8ee57.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=missoulian.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2019, Dudik served as a member of the Joint Select Committee on Settlement Accountability.<ref name=":3" /> |
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Dudik served as a Substitute [https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/71/Municipal-Court Municipal Court] Judge for the [https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us City of Missoula, Montana] from 2014-2016.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=About|url=https://www.kimberlydudik.com/about|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Kimberly Dudik|language=en}}</ref> Dudik was as Associate Attorney at the Montana law firm [https://www.bkbh.com Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven] from 2013-2015.<ref name=":1" /> Dudik served as an Assistant [https://dojmt.gov Montana Attorney General for Montana Department of Justice] from 2007-2012.<ref name=":1" /> Prior to that Dudik served as a Deputy [https://gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/county-attorney Gallatin County Attorney] in [https://www.bozeman.net Bozeman, Montana], from 2005-2007.<ref name=":1" /> Dudik worked at the Montana Supreme Court as a Law Clerk for [https://courts.mt.gov/courts/supreme/ Montana Supreme Court] [https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/4623409 Justice William Leaphart] from 2003-2004.<ref name=":1" /> Dudik was a Legal Intern at the [https://www.missoulacounty.us/government/civil-criminal-justice/county-attorney Missoula County Attorney's Office] from 2002-2003 and at the [https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt U.S. Attorney's Office District of Montana] in 2002.<ref name=":1" /> |
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=== 2020 Montana attorney general campaign === |
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Prior to becoming an attorney, Dudik was a Registered Nurse at [https://communitymed.org Community Medical Center] in Missoula, Montana in 2000 and 2001 as well as at [https://www.providence.org/locations/mt/st-patrick-hospital Providence St. Patrick's Hospital] in Missoula, Montana from 1999–2000.<ref name=":1" /> |
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| ⚫ | On December 17, 2017, Dudik announced her candidacy for Montana attorney general in the 2020 election.<ref name="MPR12172017">{{cite news |last=Cates-Carney |first=Corin |date=December 17, 2017 |title=Rep Kimberly Dudik Announces Bid For Attorney General's Office |url=https://www.mtpr.org/post/rep-kimberly-dudik-announces-bid-attorney-generals-office |work=[[Montana Public Radio]] |location=[[Missoula, Montana]] |access-date=August 22, 2019 }}</ref> She has reported approximately $101,000 in the quarter ending June 30, 2019. She loaned her campaign $85,000. She has repaid $30,000 of the loan.<ref>Ambarian, Jonathon. [https://www.kxlh.com/news/montana-politics/2019/07/06/montana-candidates-report-fundraising-numbers-for-2020-elections/ Montana candidates report fundraising numbers for 2020 elections], ''[[KRTV|KXLH Channel 9]]'', [[Great Falls, Montana]], July 6, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2019.</ref> Dudik placed second in the Democratic primary after [[Raph Graybill]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Sidney Herald|title=Raph Graybill won state Democratic nomination for Attorney General|url=https://www.sidneyherald.com/election/raph-graybill-won-state-democratic-nomination-for-attorney-general/article_a6405566-a8dc-11ea-83c7-5717d36c2932.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Sidney Herald|language=en}}</ref> |
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Dudik volunteered as an advocate for domestic violence survivors for the [https://www.ywcamissoula.org YWCA Missoula] from 1997-2000.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Kimberly served the people of Montana as a state representative for eight years, from 2013-2020.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In 2015, Dudik worked with Republican Montana Attorney General [[Tim Fox (politician)|Tim Fox]] to combat human trafficking in Montana. She carried House Bill 89 which substantially reformed Montana’s human trafficking laws.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|last=jayme.fraser@lee.net|first=JAYME FRASER|title=Missoula legislator secures sweeping criminal justice reforms|url=https://missoulian.com/news/government-and-politics/missoula-legislator-secures-sweeping-criminal-justice-reforms/article_4ef2a904-2107-50e0-9aca-3fe8487f385a.html|website=missoulian.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/montana-toughens-sex-trafficking-law-but-work-remains-to-help/article_63dcf3ae-f468-514b-a02c-c03e5abd5fc0.html|title=Montana toughens sex-trafficking law, but work remains to help victims|first=KEILA SZPALLER|last=Missoulian|website=The Billings Gazette}}</ref> |
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Dudik served on the Appropriations Committee for the 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Session/2013%20house%20committees%20-%20columns.pdf|title=2013 Committee Assignments}}</ref> 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Sessions/64th/2015-house-committees.pdf|title=2015 Committee Assignments}}</ref> and 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/committees/Session/Membership0f31.html?CommitteeID=1029&HouseID=1&SessionID=111|title=2017 Committee Assignments}}</ref> Dudik served on the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice in the 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Session/2013%20house%20committees%20-%20columns.pdf|title=2013 Subcommittee Assignments}}</ref> 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Sessions/64th/2015-house-committees.pdf|title=2015 Subcommittee Assignments}}</ref> and 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/committees/Session/Membership3b24.html?CommitteeID=1047&HouseID=3&SessionID=111|title=2017 Subcommittee Assignments}}</ref> Dudik served on the Finance Committee for the 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Publications/Committees/interim/2013-2014/2013-interim-committee-directory.pdf|title=2013 Standing Finance Committee Assignments}}</ref> 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/committees/administration/Finance/2014-15/LFCMembership87e8.html?CommitteeID=948|title=2015 Standing Finance Committee Assignments}}</ref> and 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/committees/Administration/Finance/2018-19/LFC-membership.html|title=2017 Standing Finance Committee Assignments}}</ref> In 2018 she became Vice-Chair of the Finance committee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/committees/Administration/Finance/2018-19/LFC-membership.html|title=Finance Committee membership}}</ref> Dudik served on the Rules Committee for the 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Session/2013%20house%20committees%20-%20columns.pdf|title=2013 Committee Assignments}}</ref> 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/content/Sessions/64th/2015-house-committees.pdf|title=2015 Committee Assignments}}</ref> and 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/committees/Session/Membershipe391.html?CommitteeID=1040&HouseID=1&SessionID=111|title=2017 Committee Assignments}}</ref> She was Vice-Chair of the Rules Committee in the 2017 legislative session.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/committees/Session/Membershipe391.html?CommitteeID=1040&HouseID=1&SessionID=111|title=2017 Committee Assignments}}</ref> Dudik served as Chair for the Office of State Public Defender Task Force.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leg.mt.gov/css/Committees/Interim/2015-2016/Public-Defender/default-2.html|title=Montana Legislature: Task Force on State Public Defender Operations|website=leg.mt.gov|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> Dudik carried and supported numerous bills from this task force to secure "sweeping criminal justice reforms" in the 2017 legislative session.<ref>{{Cite web|last=jayme.fraser@lee.net|first=JAYME FRASER|title=Missoula legislator secures sweeping criminal justice reforms|url=https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/missoula-legislator-secures-sweeping-criminal-justice-reforms/article_93acf6c0-9a2a-5bf5-9203-f77cbb44b1db.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Helena Independent Record|language=en}}</ref> |
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Dudik served as Chairperson for the [https://www.womenlegislators.org National Foundation for Women Legislators] in 2018.<ref name=":1" /> Dudik served as Vice-Chairperson for the [https://www.csgwest.org/policy/PublicSafetyCommitteeMembers.aspx Public Safety Committee of the Council of State Governments West]from 2017-2018.<ref name=":1" /> In 2019, Dudik served as [https://www.csgwest.org/about/leadership_pastchairs.aspx Chairperson] for the [https://www.csgwest.org Council of State Governments West].<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Legislative Work == |
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Dudik successfully carried and passed the following legislation in 2019<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=LAWS Bill Search Results Page 2019 Rep. Kimberly Dudik|url=http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0203W$BSRV.ActionQuery?P_SESS=20191&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=&P_BILL_NO=&P_BILL_DFT_NO=&P_CHPT_NO=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ2=15267&P_SBJT_SBJ_CD=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ=&Z_ACTION2=Find|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-18|website=laws.leg.mt.gov}}</ref> to revise state medical examiner laws; revise laws related to classification of certain public defender employees; abolish rubella premarital blood test for women<ref>{{Cite web|last=Drake|first=Phil|title=Premarital blood test moves closer to extinction|url=https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/02/16/montana-end-premarital-blood-tests/2891538002/|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Great Falls Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref>; create a statewide drug takeback day<ref>{{Cite web|last=McClendon|first=Jayda|date=2019-01-25|title=Montana legislators push for statewide drug takeback day|url=https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/state-legislators-push-for-statewide-drug-take-back-day|access-date=2021-11-19|website=KECI}}</ref>; provide for check the box election on informal property tax appeals; revise child sex trafficking laws to provide specialized services for survivors; create public private partnership to help workers in targeted industries; establish the [[Jeannette Rankin]] memorial highway<ref>{{Cite web|last=Briggeman|first=Kim|title=Memorial highway Missoula's latest tribute to Jeannette Rankin|url=https://missoulian.com/news/local/memorial-highway-missoulas-latest-tribute-to-jeannette-rankin/article_a96e3c95-3dd6-5e0c-bfbd-726d9b419c50.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=missoulian.com|language=en}}</ref>; establish Montana sexual assault survivor's day<ref>{{Cite web|last=DUDIK|first=KIM|title=Montana champions protecting from sexual abuse|url=https://missoulian.com/opinion/columnists/montana-champions-protecting-from-sexual-abuse/article_a66c0811-212d-5202-8d01-cbc3be1beea5.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=missoulian.com|language=en}}</ref>; and a study resolution on improving Montana Veterans' Affairs Division. Dudik worked with other lawmakers to pass additional legislation, including to revise state trade and marketing promotion activities (carried and sponsored by Rep. Katie Sullivan)<ref name=":0" />; to revise laws related to privacy in communications to include revenge porn (carried by Rep. Marilyn Ryan)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Montana HB0192|url=https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2019/billhtml/HB0192.htm|access-date=2021-11-18|website=leg.mt.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Writer|first=By Freddy Monares Chronicle Staff|title=Montana criminalizes sharing nude images without consent|url=https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/mtleg/montana-criminalizes-sharing-nude-images-without-consent/article_a6cb16e0-5df3-5091-aa34-777729c1f2d3.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Bozeman Daily Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>; and to provide safe harbor for pregnant women seeking assistance for substance abuse (carried by Sen. Diane Sands).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Montana SB0289|url=https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2019/billhtml/SB0289.htm|access-date=2021-11-18|website=leg.mt.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=holly.michels@lee.net|first=HOLLY K. MICHELS|title=Bill would give safe harbor for pregnant women seeking treatment|url=https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/bill-would-give-safe-harbor-for-pregnant-women-seeking-treatment/article_0797e08d-0a2c-5cdc-9aa6-56985b7313c9.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Helena Independent Record|language=en}}</ref> |
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Dudik successfully carried and passed legislation in 2017<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=LAWS Bill Search Results Page 2017 Rep. Kimberly Dudik|url=http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0203W$BSRV.ActionQuery?P_SESS=20171&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=&P_BILL_NO=&P_BILL_DFT_NO=&P_CHPT_NO=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ2=15267&P_SBJT_SBJ_CD=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ=&Z_ACTION2=Find|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-18|website=laws.leg.mt.gov}}</ref> to revise state medical examiner laws; revise appointment of public defender for putative father in neglect cases<ref>{{Cite web|last=Press|first=Associated|title=Governor signs bills addressing criminal justice costs|url=https://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/governor-signs-bills-addressing-criminal-justice-costs/article_40cde575-c671-5716-8029-4a3c6d20329d.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Billings Gazette|language=en}}</ref>; revise child abuse diversion project laws; establish holistic defense pilot project within state public defender system<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-08|title=Montana Seeks a Holistic Approach in Public Defender System|url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2017/02/08/montana-seeks-holistic-approach-public-defender-system/|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Flathead Beacon|language=en}}</ref>; revise Youth Court Act to allow information sharing; provide deadline for treatment plans and permanency hearings in child abuse and neglect cases; laws on sexual abuse of children to target grooming that occurs before sexual abuse happens; revise anti-bullying laws; revise laws relating to permanency of youth in foster care; allow for civil action to collect certain delinquent property taxes; and require DPHHS to develop a strategic plan to reduce child abuse and neglect<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-01|title=Montana Lawmakers Advance Bill Targeting Child Abuse And Neglect|url=https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2017-02-28/montana-lawmakers-advance-bill-targeting-child-abuse-and-neglect|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Montana Public Radio|language=en}}</ref>. |
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In the 2015 Montana legislative session, Dudik successfully carried and passed<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=LAWS Bill Search Results Page 2015 Rep. Kimberly Dudik|url=http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0203W$BSRV.ActionQuery?P_SESS=20151&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=&P_BILL_NO=&P_BILL_DFT_NO=&P_CHPT_NO=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ2=15267&P_SBJT_SBJ_CD=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ=&Z_ACTION2=Find|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-18|website=laws.leg.mt.gov}}</ref> laws to revise human trafficking laws; adopt 2008 uniform interstate family support act; revise laws related to child identity theft; pass the Bully Free Montana Act anti-bullying laws<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baumann|first=Lisa|title=Gov. Bullock signs Montana anti-bullying bill into law|url=https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/21/gov-bullock-signs-montana-anti-bullying-bill-law/26145567/|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Great Falls Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref>; revise adoption laws related to release of birth certificates to adoptees without requiring court order; revise the Montana uniform trust code; and establish child abuse court diversion pilot project.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=columnist|first=By Kimberly Dudik Guest|title=Child abuse diversion project proving successful|url=https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/child-abuse-diversion-project-proving-successful/article_7de1ceea-ab4b-5737-a996-95af6dab4cad.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=Bozeman Daily Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> |
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In Montana's 2013 legislative session, Dudik successfully carried and passed legislation<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=LAWS Bill Search Results Page 2013 Rep. Kimberly Dudik|url=http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0203W$BSRV.ActionQuery?P_SESS=20131&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=&P_BILL_NO=&P_BILL_DFT_NO=&P_CHPT_NO=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ2=15267&P_SBJT_SBJ_CD=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ=&Z_ACTION2=Find|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-18|website=laws.leg.mt.gov}}</ref> to revise state auditor laws on insurance; clarify retention of student records and school district personnel files; clarify application of parole eligibility for juvenile offenders.<ref name=":4" /> |
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Dudik has served on numerous community organizations.<ref name=":1" /> She is a Director for the Providence St. Patrick Hospital Board in Missoula, Montana since 2015 and a Director for Child Start Inc. Head Start since 2020. She previously was a member of the Montana Department of Corrections Interstate Council from 2016 to 2020; a Montana Manufacturing Extension Center Advisory Board member from 2015 to 2020; a Montana Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission Commissioner from 2013 to 2020; and Director for the Children’s Center Board of Directors from 2011 to 2015.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Latest revision as of 08:08, 13 May 2024
Kimberly Dudik | |
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ellie Boldman |
| Succeeded by | Tom France |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| In office January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Betsy Hands |
| Succeeded by | Tom Steenberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1974 Frenchtown, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Montana State University (BSN) University of Montana (JD) Johns Hopkins University (MPH) |
Kimberly Dudik (born November 4, 1974) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021.[1][2][3][4] Dudik was a candidate for attorney general of Montana in the 2020 Democratic primary.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Dudík was born in Frenchtown, Montana.[6] She earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Montana State University.[7] She also has earned a J.D. degree from the University of Montana School of Law and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.[7][8]
Career
[edit]Dudik works as an attorney in private practice at Dudik Law P.L.L.C. She served as chair for the Office of State Public Defender Task Force.[9] She co-founded the Public Policy Institute of the Rockies and developed a program to provide pro bono legal assistance to families impacted by the MMIP epidemic.[10]
Montana House of Representatives
[edit]In 2015, Dudik worked with Republican Montana Attorney General Tim Fox to combat human trafficking in Montana. She carried House Bill 89 which substantially reformed Montana’s human trafficking laws.[6][11] In 2017, Dudik led substantial bipartisan public defender reforms. That year, Dudik is thought to be the first sitting state legislator to give birth during a Montana legislative session, returning to the House floor four days later with the baby with her.[12] Dudik led the National Foundation for Women Legislators as chairperson in 2018.[13] Dudik served as the chairperson for the Council of State Governments West in 2019.[14]
Committee assignments
[edit]During Dudik's tenure, she served on the House Appropriations Committee, the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice, and the House Rules Committee.[15][16][17][18] She also served on the Legislative Finance Committee from 2013 to 2020.[15][16][17]
During the 2017 and 2019 legislative sessions, she vice chaired the House Rules Committee.[17][18]
In 2019, Dudik served as a member of the Joint Select Committee on Settlement Accountability.[18]
2020 Montana attorney general campaign
[edit]On December 17, 2017, Dudik announced her candidacy for Montana attorney general in the 2020 election.[5] She has reported approximately $101,000 in the quarter ending June 30, 2019. She loaned her campaign $85,000. She has repaid $30,000 of the loan.[19] Dudik placed second in the Democratic primary after Raph Graybill.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kimberly Dudik". Leg.mt.gov. Archived from the original on 2018-06-01. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ^ "Dudik retains seat over challenger Cox for Montana House District 94 seat". missoulian.com. 2016-11-09. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "Montana 94th District State House Results: Kimberly Dudik Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ^ "Kimberly Dudik". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ^ a b Cates-Carney, Corin (December 17, 2017). "Rep Kimberly Dudik Announces Bid For Attorney General's Office". Montana Public Radio. Missoula, Montana. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ a b FRASER, JAYME. "Missoula legislator secures sweeping criminal justice reforms". missoulian.com.
- ^ a b "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Montana Legislature: Task Force on State Public Defender Operations". leg.mt.gov. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ^ "Public Policy Institute of the Rockies establishes fund to eliminate legal costs for indigenous families seeking legal assistance for missing or murdered relatives". Char-Koosta News. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ^ Szpaller, Keila. "Montana toughens sex-trafficking law, but work remains to help victims". The Billings Gazette. Missoulian.
- ^ FRASER, JAYME. "Missoula legislator secures sweeping criminal justice reforms". Helena Independent Record. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ^ "2018 Chair Farewell". National Foundation for Women Legislators | WomenLegislators.org. 2019-01-22. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ^ Committee Assignments CSG West 2019-2020:https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Administration/Legislative-Council/2019-20/Meetings/April2019/CSGcommittee19.pdf
- ^ a b "2013 Committee Assignments" (PDF).
- ^ a b "2015 Committee Assignments" (PDF).
- ^ a b c "2017 Committee Assignments" (PDF).
- ^ a b c "House of Representatives Committees 2019" (PDF). Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ Ambarian, Jonathon. Montana candidates report fundraising numbers for 2020 elections, KXLH Channel 9, Great Falls, Montana, July 6, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ Staff, Sidney Herald. "Raph Graybill won state Democratic nomination for Attorney General". Sidney Herald. Retrieved 2021-11-19.