Bill Avery
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| Bill Avery | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 28 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Professor / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Bill Avery (1942-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 28. He was first elected in 2006.
Avery voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[1]
Background
Born February 7, 1942 in Harnett County, North Carolina, Avery is a professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a member of Common Cause Nebraska and the Democratic National Committee and is married to Ann Harrell with three children.
Education
Bill Avery earned his Bachelors degree and Masters degree from the University of Tennessee in 1968 and 1971 respectively and his PhD from Tulane University in 1975. All three degrees are in political science.
Professional Experience
Bill Avery has professional experience in the United States Air Force, as a political science instructor at Tulane University, and as circulation promotions manager for the Knoxville News Sentinel. He currently works as a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as an international trade consultant.
Political Experience
Bill Avery began his political experience on the Democratic National Committee and later joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator in 2006.
Organizations
Bill Avery is currently involved in a number of organizations, including the American Academy of Political Science, Boy Scouts of America, Common Cause Nebraska, Common Cause National Governing Board, First Plymouth Congregational Church, Habitat for Humanity International Studies Association, International Political Economy Section, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and the Lincoln Independent Business Association.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Bill Avery currently serves on three non-legislative committees; the Lincoln Public Schools Bond Committee, Lincoln Public Schools Needs Committee, and the Vote Nebraska Initiative Task Force.
Committees
Bill Avery currently serves on the Education Committee and the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Bill Avery
Room 1016, State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2633
E-mail: bavery@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ LB39 - Provide restrictions relating to petition circulation and change campaign reporting provisions
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