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Scott Reichner
Scott M. Reichner is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 9 from 2009 to 2015.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Reichner served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Business and Labor |
| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Human Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reichner served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Business and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Reichner served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Business and Labor |
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications |
| • Local Government |
Issues
Workers' compensation reform
In late 2010, Reichner complimented the work done by the Labor-Management Advisory Council to reform workers’ compensation in Montana. However, he added the House Republican caucus wanted “to take a bigger bite of the apple.”
“We are not discouraging any bills at this moment,” he said. “We appreciate what they (LMAC) have done.”
Reichner said Montana had the highest workers’ compensation rates in the country and deeper cuts need to be made to lure new businesses and help current employers. He said the caucus would take what was good in the LMAC bill and blend it into a new proposal.[1]
Reichner introduced HB 334 in the 2011 session. The bill, which reduced workers' compensation rates by 20 percent, saw bipartisan support in both houses and was signed into law on April 12, 2011.[2][3]
Elections
2012
Reichner won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 9. Reichner defeated Frank Mutch in the June 5 primary election and defeated Rodrik Brosten (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Scott Reichner Incumbent |
67.4% | 3,962 | |
| Democratic | Rodrik Brosten | 32.6% | 1,912 | |
| Total Votes | 5,874 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Scott Reichner Incumbent |
66.3% | 1,305 |
| Frank Mutch | 33.7% | 662 |
| Total Votes | 1,967 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Reichner won election to the Montana House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. Neal Brown ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6][7]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 9 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Reichner (R)
|
3,324 | |||
| Neal Brown (D) | 1,292 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Scott Reichner won the seat to the Montana House of Representatives for District 9, receiving 3,666 votes.
Reichner raised $8,033 for his campaign.[8]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 9, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Reichner Incumbent |
61.4% | 3,666 | |
| Democratic | Edd Blackler | 38.6% | 2,303 | |
| Total Votes | 5,969 | |||
Campaign themes
2012
Reichner told the Daily Inter Lake that he hoped to support oil and gas development, Medicaid reform, and reduced property tax rates if elected to a third term.[9]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Scott Reichner endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[12]
Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Office website (63rd session)
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Watchdog, "House GOP to take crack at drafting workers’ compensation reform," December 16, 2010
- ↑ Open States, "HB 334," accessed July 24, 2013
- ↑ Insurance Journal, "Montana State Fund Cuts Rates 20%," June 6, 2011
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Reichner, Scott M," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ The Daily Inter Lake, "Pair of Republicans compete for House nomination," May 1, 2012
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Montana Leadership Team", accessed March 8, 2012
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Montana House of Representatives District 9 2008–2015 |
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