In the 2009 Montana Legislative Session. I passed a bill providing for the donation, through participating pharmacies and care centers, of cancer drugs for patients who need but cannot afford them. The Bozeman Cancer Center is implementing the program.

Dear Constituent,

  Greetings from Montana’s Capitol! I’m writing with news from the 61^st Montana   Legislature! The 2009 session is going well, and I’ve introduced bills to protect our personal information, prevent identity theft, allow donation of cancer drugs, protect firefighters, use our natural resources responsibly, and more. 

  The work of the legislature is fast-paced, intense, and fascinating. I’m constantly aware that these aren’t theoretical discussions, but proposals for state law by which each of us will live. It’s about deciding what we can do for most Montanans, and what’s fair and most effective. Be assured I am doing my best to make sure Montana weathers this economic storm and comes out for the better. 

  I’ve been appointed to serve on excellent committees. I serve on the House Taxation Committee, where I’ve supported property tax relief and income tax relief, business tax relief, savings plans for college, and energy audits of homes and state buildings. I also serve as Vice Chair on the House Natural Resources Committee and on the House Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Committee. These committees consider issues important to Montana: those of our natural resources, wildlife, and public lands. I’ve voted to protect water rights, and I’m sponsoring legislation to manage our natural resources and property rights.

I have further information after the jump.

The Greater Gallatin Watershed Council has named three new
members to its board of directors for three-year terms.  Rep. JP Pomnichowski of Bozeman....

Bozeman Daily Chronicle:

Please support me in House District 63
    Hi. I’m JP Pomnichowski, running for re-election to the Montana Legislature.
    The policy work of enacting state law is so important for Montanans and Montana businesses, and I’m proud to have co-written and co-sponsored laws with Republican and Democratic representatives alike. For me, the work of making good state law comes first, not party politics.
    I worked hard in the Legislature for Montana businesses and hard-working Montanans. I voted to eliminate the business equipment tax, and I was the one Democrat appointed by the Speaker of the House to a special committee to eliminate the business equipment tax.
    In the last session, I voted
  To expand Insure Montana, for small businesses to pool together to buy group health insurance for their employees, and to expand the Children’s Health Insurance Program.  For property tax relief for Montana homeowners, amounting to $8.8 million in Gallatin County alone.
  For outdoor enthusiasts, I passed four laws, including easier permits for disabled hunters and for Purple Heart recipients to hunt and fish free.
  For more K-12 school funding, to freeze tuition at Montana universities for the first time in 20 years, and for $28 million to renovate MSU’s Gaines Hall. I voted to make the state retirement systems fiscally sound, which improved Montana’s credit rating for first time in 26 years n For . $1.68 million to clean up asbestos and other contaminants at the new Bozeman Public Library.
    I worked hard for you in the state Legislature during the last session, and if re-elected, I promise to work just as hard again. It is an honor to represent you. I’d appreciate your vote in this election. Vote Pomnichowski, the longest name on the ballot.
    Rep. JP Pomnichowski,

Join me in re-electing Pomnichowski to HD63
    Jennifer "JP" Pomnichowski served with distinction during her first term as representative from HD 63, and we should all be grateful to her for choosing to seek a second term.
    As a retired public health nurse in Gallatin County, I am always interested in the issue of maternal/child health care, as well as air and water quality and environmental health. JP’s vision encompasses not only these issues, but also education, taxes, fiscal responsibility and other concerns important to our state. JP is a fifthgeneration Montanan whose remarkable work ethic is demonstrated in her research of issues, her perseverance, and thoughtful consideration and deliberation. Her equanimity, listening skills, and positive attitude enable her to work with others in a highly effective manner.
    Voters in Gallatin County are poised to send the highest quality Democratic legislators to Helena this year; excellent not just because of their experience and party affiliation, but because they are committed to working together and across party lines for what is truly in the best interests of our state. This is a delegation of whom we can be truly proud, especially with Rep. Pomnichowski in their midst. JP has the experience, the skills, the attitude and the personal characteristics that will be needed and welcomed in our next Legislature.
    Neighbors, please join me in re-electing JP for HD 63.

Pomnichowski a huge asset to Gallatin County
    As this election cycle is drawing to a close, it is important for all voters to take a good hard look at the box they will mark on Nov. 4 for any number of issues and people. One box that voters will want to be sure to check, if you reside in her House District, is for JP Pomnichowski. JP has served not only those that reside in her district well, but all those that live in Gallatin County and Montana.
    In my line of work we have call to work closely with the legislators. JP was one of the very few in the last session that actually took time to listen to the opinions and needs of local government before making decisions and when working to promote or speak out against various pieces of legislation. In the interim between the last session and the upcoming one, JP has remained active, working closely with elected officials and the public to ensure that she was educated on the needs and responding to them accordingly.
    JP is a huge asset to Gallatin County in our Legislature, a vote for her will mean that your voice on issues here at home is also heard in Helena.

Education:
Montana State University, 1991.

Professional Experience:
Technical Writer/Graphic Designer, Web Developer
Firefighter/EMT, Bridger Canyon Volunteer Fire Department
Radio newscaster
Surgical Practice Manager
TV News/Sports Producer
Architectural Draftsman, self-employed, 1986-1988
Medical Records Technician

Organizations:
Member, American Association of University Women, 2005-present
Legislative Committee Chair/Member, Bozeman Business and Professional Women, 2005-present
Member, Bozeman League of Women Voters, 2004-present
President, Southeast Neighborhood Association, 2003-2005
Member, Society for Technical Communication.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, Bozeman Board of Adjustment, 2008-present
Chair, Bozeman Zoning Commission, 2005-present
President, Bozeman Planning Board, 2002-present
Member, Bozeman Planning Department Design Object Plan Review Committee
City Liaison, Gallatin County Transfer of Development Rights Board.

Committees:
Natural Resources, Member
Taxation, Member

Pomnichowski a problem solve

J.P Pomnichowski a 'good gal', the wisest choice
    Tammy Hall recently wrote about "good guys" who run for office. Well in Montana there are a lot of "good gals" running as well. The people in House District 63 have one serving them. Let’s hope voters have the good sense to send Jennifer Pomnichowski back to Helena in November. The fact that JP is a fine human being is only slightly relevant to the situation. Just being nice doesn’t equip anyone for the daunting task of assessing the needs of a constituency and then thoughtfully responding. No small task. JP has a governing track record for a freshman that deserves applause. JP passed seven bills, the second highest number of any freshman lawmaker.

JP on Bridger Canyon Oil and Gas Leases

JP's Public service announcement on Heart Health on MP3

The Bozeman Daily Chronicle on 9/16/08 posted an editorial about candidates filling out the vote smart questionaire. 

Here's some of what they said:

Project Vote Smart has a proven track record of non-partisan objectivity. The questions are not loaded; they are not crafted to trap the candidates. Check it out for yourself on the Web site. The questionnaire is simply designed to elicit accurate information about the candidates’ positions.
    And a candidate worthy of our support owes us at least that much

Note: JP's opponent did not fill out the Vote Smart questionaire.

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Check Out JP's Convention Pics!

Last Day - Thursday   And More Thursday

Day Four - Wednesday

Day Three - Tuesday

Day Two - Monday

Day One - Sunday

 

Join us for a Fiesta! fundraiser for JP

Wednesday, August 20, 5:30 to 7 pm, 8 West Harrison Street, Bozeman. We’ll have sangria and La Tinga nachos; bring mucho pesos for JP! Gracias!

Carson and Dede Taylor and Denise Hayman and Michael Scott are the gracious hosts.

Send J.P back to state Legislature

    When I was young, my father once gave me some insight into state legislation in Idaho in the 1930s, where we once lived. He told me that a person in our church who was a state legislator had run for the office only so that he might affect legislation appropriate for the trucking industry, as he was the co-owner of a large interstate trucking firm. This person was willing to trade votes on any issue as long as it achieved the desired ends for trucking. School funding or issues of public health or safety were of no concern to him. I was surprised and disappointed.

  ...to a fundraiser hosted by Harry Murphy, Tom Anacker and Barb and Jeff Ferguson.  Come, and help us re-elect JP to the House of Representatives.  JP is a champion of Montana's hunting and angling heritage.  She was the House sponsor of theStream Access Bill in the 2007 session. 

On June 7 two delegates and two alternates from Gallatin County were elected at the Montana Democratic Convention in Helena to serve at the Democratic National Convention in Denver August 25-28. 

Our JP Pomnichowski is one of them.

  After being selected from all 56 counties proportionally to the votes received by Clinton and Obama, supporters of each candidate caucused, heard speeches and made their selections.  JP was elected as a Clinton alternate from a field of 15 candidates.  For more information on the National Convention click

here

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Join and see JP at the Belgrade Fall Festival.  It's  

BOZEMAN - Jennifer Pomnichowski of Bozeman today announced her bid for re-election to the Montana Legislature for House District 63 on the Democratic ticket. Her declaration was filed with the Montana Secretary of State's office this morning.