Denise Baum is an American politician from Montana. She is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 45.
Baum first ran for office in the 2022 elections. The incumbent for the 47th district, Katharin Kelker, could not run due to term limits. Baum faced Republican challenger Thomas J. Madigan and won with 58% of the vote.
Due to redistricting following the US census Baum ran for District 45 in the 2024 elections.
2023 Legislature
Baum represented the 47th district from Billings, Montana in the 68th Montana Legislature.
She served on three committees: State Administration and Veterans Affairs; Transportation; and Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. She also served as the vice chair of the Interim Transportation Committee that worked to bring the passenger rail to Montana.
She sponsored and passed HB362, which expanded crisis intervention team training.
She also sponsored HB301, which would add a penalty enhancement for those in possession of a firearm while committing felony drug trafficking offenses.
2025 Legislature
In the 69th Montana Legislature Baum represented the 45th district. She was assigned as vice chair to the Transportation committee.
She also served on the Judiciary and Agriculture committees.
Personal life
Baum was born in West Allis, Wisconsin.
She received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Mount Senario College.
Baum is currently a detective with the Billings, Montana police department.
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