Jeff Essmann
Jeff Essmann (born June 29, 1952) is the Senate Majority Leader for the 62nd Montana Legislature. He represents Senate District 28 in Billings, Montana as a Republican. Essman was initially elected in 2005.[1] He is most notable for proposing Senate Bill 423 to reduce inappropriate use of medical marijuana in Montana.[2]
Jeff Essmann | |
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| President of the Montana Senate | |
| In office 2013–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Debby Barrett |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office January 2005 | |
| Preceded by | ??? |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1952 Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sherry Essmann |
| Alma mater | Illinois Institute of Technology University of Montana, Missoula |
Essmann aborted his campaign for Governor of Montana in the 2012 election after it was determined he lacked funds and support.[3]
Emails obtained by the Great Falls Tribune in January 2013 showed Essmann was part of a plot by far-right conservatives in the Montana legislature to quash bills by more moderate Republicans.[4]
References
- Montana Legislature. "Jeff Essman". Retrieved 1 April 2011.
- Midura, Kyle (2011-03-29). "Retired Physician Reacts to Legislator's Marijuana Proposal". KULR-TV. Archived from the original on 2013-02-16. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
- Republican Essmann drops out of Montana governor's race. Missoulian.com (2012-01-27). Retrieved on 2013-01-18.
- Emails uncover acrimony in Montana Senate GOP. Great Falls Tribune (2013-01-16)
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