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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jennifer "JP" Pomnichowski (b. January 26, 1967) is a Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 33. Pomnichowski was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Pomnichowski is running for re-election in the primary on June 5, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Pomnichowski served in the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 63 from 2007 to 2011 and District 66 from 2013 to 2015.

Education

  • BS, Film/Television Production, Montana State University, 1991

Professional Experience

  • BS, Film/Television Production, Montana State University, 1991
  • Senior Technical Writer/Graphic Designer, Union Bank of Switzerland, 2000-2005
  • Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, Bridger Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, 1990-2000
  • Web Developer, Zoot Enterprises, 1998-2000
  • Technical Writer/Graphic Designer, Video Lottery Consultants, 1992-1998
  • Morning Newscaster, KBOZ Radio, 1993-1995
  • News Producer/Director, KTVM-TV6, 1989-1992
  • Practice Manager, Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, 1990-1992
  • News Producer/Director, Sports Producer, KCTZ-TV7, 1988-1990
  • Architectural Draftsman, self-employed, 1986-1988
  • Medical Records Technician, Columbus Hospital, Great Falls, Montana, 1983-1987

Political Experience

  • BS, Film/Television Production, Montana State University, 1991
  • Senior Technical Writer/Graphic Designer, Union Bank of Switzerland, 2000-2005
  • Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, Bridger Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, 1990-2000
  • Web Developer, Zoot Enterprises, 1998-2000
  • Technical Writer/Graphic Designer, Video Lottery Consultants, 1992-1998
  • Morning Newscaster, KBOZ Radio, 1993-1995
  • News Producer/Director, KTVM-TV6, 1989-1992
  • Practice Manager, Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, 1990-1992
  • News Producer/Director, Sports Producer, KCTZ-TV7, 1988-1990
  • Architectural Draftsman, self-employed, 1986-1988
  • Medical Records Technician, Columbus Hospital, Great Falls, Montana, 1983-1987
  • Senator, Montana State Senate, 2015-present
  • Minority Whip, Montana State Senate, 2017-2018
  • Candidate, Montana State Senate, District 33, 2018
  • Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 66, 2012-2014
  • Candidate, Montana House of Representatives, District 63, 2010
  • Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 63, 2006-2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Committee, Montana State Senate

Former Member, Highways and Transportation Committee, Montana State Senate

Former Ranking Minority Member, Legislative Administration Committee, Montana State Senate

Former Ranking Minority Member, Local Government Committee, Montana State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Ethics Committee

Member, Joint Interim Committee on Environmental Quality Control

Member, Joint Select Committee on Settlement Accountability

Member, Legislative Council

Vice Chair, Natural Resources Committee

Member, Taxation Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Film/Television Production, Montana State University, 1991
  • Senior Technical Writer/Graphic Designer, Union Bank of Switzerland, 2000-2005
  • Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, Bridger Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, 1990-2000
  • Web Developer, Zoot Enterprises, 1998-2000
  • Technical Writer/Graphic Designer, Video Lottery Consultants, 1992-1998
  • Morning Newscaster, KBOZ Radio, 1993-1995
  • News Producer/Director, KTVM-TV6, 1989-1992
  • Practice Manager, Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, 1990-1992
  • News Producer/Director, Sports Producer, KCTZ-TV7, 1988-1990
  • Architectural Draftsman, self-employed, 1986-1988
  • Medical Records Technician, Columbus Hospital, Great Falls, Montana, 1983-1987
  • Senator, Montana State Senate, 2015-present
  • Minority Whip, Montana State Senate, 2017-2018
  • Candidate, Montana State Senate, District 33, 2018
  • Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 66, 2012-2014
  • Candidate, Montana House of Representatives, District 63, 2010
  • Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, District 63, 2006-2010
  • Chair, Bozeman Board of Adjustment, 2008-present
  • Member, American Association of University Women, 2005-present
  • Legislative Committee Chair/Member, Bozeman Business and Professional Women, 2005-present
  • Chair, Bozeman Zoning Commission, 2005-present
  • Member, Bozeman League of Women Voters, 2004-present
  • President, Bozeman Planning Board, 2002-present
  • Member, Bozeman Inter-Neighborhood Council
  • Member, Bozeman Planning Department Design Object Plan Review Committee
  • City Liaison, Gallatin County Transfer of Development Rights Board
  • Member, Society for Technical Communication
  • Member, Montana State Board of Labor Appeals, 2010-2012
  • Member, Board of Directors, Art Mobile of Montana, 2008-2011
  • Member, Board of Directors, Greater Gallatin Watershed Council, 2008-2011
  • President, Southeast Neighborhood Association, 2003-2005
Policy Positions

Montana State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- Yes

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- No

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?
- No

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

5. Eliminating block grants to public school districts?
- No

6. Decreasing funding to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services?
- No

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?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No Answer

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No Answer

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- No Answer

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- Yes

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?
- Yes

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Montana?
- No Answer

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- No

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Montana high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- Yes

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)?
- Yes

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

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 Answer

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- Yes

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- No

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No Answer

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?
- Yes

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No Answer

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- Yes

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- Yes

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?
- Yes

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Montana's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

3. Do you support greater efforts by Montana state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- Yes

4. Should individuals be required to use a bathroom that corresponds with the gender listed on their birth certificate?
- No

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.
- My legislative priorities include protecting public lands (keeping public lands in public hands), amply funding Montana public schools and the Montana university system, working toward tax fairness, and expanding health care coverage for all Montanans through small business health insurance pools, Medicaid expansion, and any other means.