Michele Reinhart, , District

Hometown:	Helena (Map)
Religion:	Catholic
Education:	MS, Environmental Studies, University of Montana, 2006, Grade Point Average of 3.9 BA, Environmental Studies, Carroll College, 2002, Grade Point Average of 3.6
Political:	Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, 2006-2012
Professional:	Planner II, Office of Planning and Grants, 2006-present Outdoor Recreation Planner, Yellowstone National Park, 2006 Community Organizer, Northern Plains Resource Council, 2003-2005 Program Associate, Montana Environmental Information Center, 2001 Former Legislative Intern, Montana Environmental Information Center Former Field Organizer/Citizen Advocate, Northern Plains Resource Council Former National Park Service Employee, Yellowstone National Park
Organizations:	Board Member, Forward Montana, 2007-present

Vote on SB423 (2011): Nay

Vote on HB161 (2011): Nay

Position on Marijuana

Media Statements

2009 SB-326^* (medical marijuana expansion bill) vote: Y

Public Statements:

In an informal conversation with MT NORML Staff on 5/20/2010, Rep. Reinhart
indicated she would support a bill that proposed responsible regulation of
marijuana for adults.

Missoulian Sep 19, 2010: "I interview voters as I go door to door about
their thoughts about medical marijuana. My voters want medical marijuana to
exist, but they want it to be regulated, taxed and predictable for everyone
involved. They're OK with sick people using it. I appreciate the work the
Legislative Children and Families Interim Committee has done to bring
stakeholders to the table and "hash" out compromises. I will seriously
consider their legislative proposals. I will likely support a regulatory
structure, addressing medical marijuana by employees, clarifying that the
Clean Indoor Air Act applies to marijuana and taxing medical marijuana."