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B. Patrick Bauer
| B. Patrick Bauer | ||
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| Indiana House of Representatives District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1970 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 43 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Leader, Indiana House of Representatives | ||
| 2002 – 2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,660.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1970 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Dean of External Affairs, Ivy Tech State College | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bauer works as Dean of External Affairs at Ivy Tech State College. He has also been Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Programs with the South Bend Community School Corporation.
Bauer is a member of the American Federation of Teachers, Indiana State Teachers Association, Indiana University - South Bend Advisory Board, and the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Incorporated Advisory Board.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bauer served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Environmental Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Health | ||||
Legislative walkout
Bauer and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in opposition to proposed legislation limiting union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 Representatives needed to establish a quorum. [3] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler, and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[3]
On March 7, House minority leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed the Democratic caucus' hideout to be the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois.[4] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, the Democrats were subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse. [5] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment of $152/day. [4] This move came as a result of the approximated $40,000 in per diem payments automatically made to the legislators during their first seven days of absence. According to reports, the representatives promised to either return the money, or donate it to charity. [4]
March 22 marked the start of the fourth consecutive week of Democratic absenteeism, complete with an increased incentive to return. Governor Daniels and House Republicans upped the ante with daily fines increasing from $250/day to $350/day, effective Monday, March 21. Despite the increased penalties, Democratic resolve remained intact. House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to bills hurting wages and education in Indiana. [6] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and promised that it would do nothing to break the impasse. [7]
The Democrats ended the standoff after 36 days, returning on March 28. The two sides agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial "right-to-work" bill.[5] Although the Democrats returned with some of their wishes granted, their actions were not without consequence. Each absent member accrued a total of $3500 in fines given by Republicans. [5]
The Legislature ended up passing "right-to-work" legislation on February 1, 2012, becoming the 23rd state to do so. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) immediately signed it into law.[8]
Elections
2012
Bauer won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 6. Bauer ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 6, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  B. Patrick Bauer Incumbent |
100% | 17,440 | |
| Total Votes | 17,440 | |||
2010
Bauer defeated Republican candidate Duane Beals by a margin of 7,606 to 5,545 in the November 2 general election. [11]
In the May 4 primary election, Bauer ran unopposed. He received 2,109 votes. [12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 6 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| B. Patrick Bauer (D)
|
7,606 | |||
| Duane Beals (R) | 5,545 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat B. Patrick Bauer won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 6 receiving 14,015 votes, ahead of Republican Kevin Mitschelen who received 6,349 votes.[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 6 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| B. Patrick Bauer (D)
|
14,015 | |||
| Kevin Mitschelen (R) | 6,349 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, B. Patrick Bauer won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 6.[14]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 6 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| B. Patrick Bauer (D)
|
9,318 | |||
| Kevin Mitschelen (R) | 4,350 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Bauer collected $861,999 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[15]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to B. Patrick Bauer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Russ Stilwell For State Representative | $75,000 |
| Indiana State Teachers Association | $55,000 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $35,000 |
| Niezgodski For State Representative District 7 | $25,000 |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association | $25,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $861,999 |
2008
In 2008, Bauer collected $1,090,709 in donations.[16]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $34,250 |
| Calumet Pac | $25,000 |
| Jonathan Weinzapfel for Mayor Committee | $25,000 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $24,500 |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association | $22,500 |
| GiaQuinta for State Representative | $22,250 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $20,300 |
| Indiana State Teachers Association | $20,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 | $19,000 |
| Indiana-Kentucky Regional Council of Carpenters | $15,000 |
| Indiana Association of Realtors | $15,000 |
| Indiana Multi-Family Housing | $15,000 |
| JFT Realty LLC | $14,000 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $12,500 |
| Niezgodski for State Representative District 7 | $11,900 |
| Sommer Barnard PC | $11,500 |
| Vision Concepts | $11,000 |
| Michael G. Browning | $10,000 |
| All America Pac | $10,000 |
| UPS | $10,000 |
2006
In 2006, Bauer collected $634,829 in donations.[17]
Listed below are the top 5 contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $ 23,500 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $16,500 |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association | $15,750 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $14,250 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $12,500 |
Recent news
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Patrick Bauer News Feed
- Indiana Legislature passes $30 billion budget - Ct Post
- Indiana legislators pull plug at last minute on so-called Ag Gag Bill - Evansville Courier & Press
- General Assembly wraps session distinguished by cooperative tone - nwitimes.com
- Lesley Weidenbener
- Commentary: Now is time to take stock of changes - The Statehouse File
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External links
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. B. Patrick Bauer
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- B. Patrick Bauer on Facebook
References
- ↑ NCSL, "Indiana House Leadership Change," July 26, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Bauer
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 IndyStar.com, Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation, 22 Feb. 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Fox 59, Fines begin for absent House Democrats, 7 March 2011
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Wall Street Journal, Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana, 3 March 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com, Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest, 23 March 2011
- ↑ WFIE.com, Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating, 17 March 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, List of May 8, 2012 primary candidates
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Official Indiana General Election Results
- ↑ Official Indiana Primary Election Results
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Indiana House 2010 Donors
- ↑ Bauer Campaign Donors
- ↑ 2006 Campaign Donors
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