Greg Kmetz
Greg Kmetz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Phalen |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 2, 2023 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Holmlund |
| Succeeded by | Greg Oblander |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alice |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Miles City, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Wyoming |
Greg Kmetz is an American politician from Montana. He is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for the 36th district.
Career
[edit]Kmetz was elected to District 38 of the Montana House of Representatives in 2022. He won 65% of the popular vote against Democrat Steve Muggli.[1]
Due to redistricting following the US census Kmetz ran for District 36 in the 2024 elections.[2] He defeated Democratic challenger Stan Taylor with 70% of the vote.[3]
2023 legislative session
[edit]In February 2023, Kmetz introduced House Bill 645, which would have made it a misdemeanor for those vaccinated against COVID-19 to donate blood.[4] The bill was killed in the House Human Services committee.[5]
2025 Legislative session
[edit]In 2025, Kmetz introduced House Bill 371, which was designed to ban mRNA vaccines in the state of Montana.[6] The bill did not pass the House, with 66 voting against.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Kmetz married his wife, Alice, on February 3, 1979. They have three children and reside in Miles City, Montana.[7]
Prior to being elected, Kmetz owned a welding and machine shop.
References
[edit]- ^ "2022 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ "Home page". Montana Districting and Appointment Commission. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "2024 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ Cohen, Lenny (March 2, 2023). "Montana rep files bill to ban blood donations from people vaccinated against COVID-19". NBC Montana. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Schabacker, Emily (March 8, 2023). "Bill to prevent mRNA vaccine recipients from donating blood is killed". Billings Gazette. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "HB 371". Montana Bill Explorer. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Greg Kmetz HOUSE DISTRICT 38 Republican". Billings Gazette. April 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2024.