Michael Rohl (politician)

Michael H. Rohl is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota Senate from the 1st district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 12, 2021.

For the television director and producer, see Michael Rohl.
Mike Rohl
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 1st district
Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Preceded bySusan Wismer
Personal details
Born
Michael H. Rohl
Political partyRepublican
EducationDrake University (BS)

Education

Rohl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Drake University.[1]

Career

Outside of politics, Rohl has worked as a hotel manager. He was elected to the South Dakota Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 12, 2021. He is also a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate State Affairs Committee.[2][3]

During his tenure in the Senate, Rohl has advocated for marijuana legalization in South Dakota.[4] He is the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana and decriminalize its use.[5]

References
  1. "Michael Rohl". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  2. "Meet the Candidates: Michael Rohl". SDPB. 2020-08-17. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  3. "Senator Rohl, Michael H - 2021r". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  4. "Agenda in Pierre: Marijuana, federal windfall, social issues". AP NEWS. 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  5. Goss, Austin. "SD state lawmakers set to consider legal recreational marijuana in 2022". www.blackhillsfox.com. Retrieved 2022-02-03.


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