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Ballotpedia, Rhonda Knudsen

Billings Gazette, House District 34

Rhonda has a bachelor's degree in science from Montana State University. She is married with two kids and five grandchildren. Rhonda resides in Culbertson, Montana.

Rhonda is a retired civil engineer. She previously worked as a federal employee with the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the US-DOI (U.S. Department of the Interior) Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Rhonda Knudsen currently serves as a Montana House Representative for District 34. She assumed office in 2019 and has served three terms.

Sidney Herald. Rhonda Knudsen for MT State Senate District 15

Supports lower property and income taxes, opposes any new taxes, and says the government must, "reduce spending and rein in runaway budgets."

- Supports lower property and income taxes, opposes any new taxes, and says the government must, "reduce spending and rein in runaway budgets."

Economy

As of May 14, 2024, Rhonda Knudsen did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Supports block grants in Montana for Medicaid, believing it would result in "a definitive annual budget," "more local control" and reduce fraudulent claims.

Opposed the Montana governor's 120-day ban on flavored vape products and would oppose an excise tax on vape products. Believes the current restrictions, such as the minimum age requirement (18) and public school bans, on vaping are enough.

- Supports block grants in Montana for Medicaid, believing it would result in "a definitive annual budget," "more local control" and reduce fraudulent claims.
- Opposed the Montana governor's 120-day ban on flavored vape products and would oppose an excise tax on vape products. Believes the current restrictions, such as the minimum age requirement (18) and public school bans, on vaping are enough.

Healthcare

REP. RHONDA KNUDSEN (R) - HD34

Sponsored House Bill 643 in 2019, which would have extended the state lands reimbursement block grant intended for schools.

Said, "Home schools, private schools and public schools are all viable education choices... I will support all efforts that make all of these education choices affordable for Montana students."

- Sponsored House Bill 643 in 2019, which would have extended the state lands reimbursement block grant intended for schools.
- Said, "Home schools, private schools and public schools are all viable education choices... I will support all efforts that make all of these education choices affordable for Montana students."

Education

Voting & Elections

Energy & the Environment

Rhonda Knudsen

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Rhonda received her Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Montana State University - Bozeman. She resides in Culbertson.

Rhonda works as a registered sanitarian for the Cascade City-County Health Department. She has experience working in a microbiology lab and a hospital setting.

Rhonda Knudsen currently serves as a Montana House of Representatives member for District 34. She first assumed office in 2019 and has served three terms.

As of May 14, 2024, Rhonda Knudsen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Sponsored House Bill 43 in 2021, which expands telemedicine practices.

- Sponsored House Bill 43 in 2021, which expands telemedicine practices.

- Sponsored House Bill 643 in 2019, which would have extended the state lands reimbursement block grant intended for schools.

Sponsored House Bill 576 in 2023, which would "revise laws related to water and coal mining."

- Sponsored House Bill 576 in 2023, which would "revise laws related to water and coal mining."

As of April 10, 2024, Rhonda Knudsen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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