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Curt Hofstad
| Curt Hofstad | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hofstad's professional experience includes farming and employment by the Devils Lake Airport Authority.
Hofstad has a BS in North Dakota State University. He and his wife, Annette, have three children. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hofstad served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hofstad served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hofstad served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
Issues
Law enforcement drones
On January 21, 2013, Hofstad, fellow Representatives Rick Becker, Dick Anderson, Thomas Beadle, Joe Heilman, David Monson, Karen Rohr, Nathan Toman, and Ben Hanson and Senator Margaret Sitte introduced HB 1373 to restrict the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) by law enforcement agencies. This bill would require agencies to receive a court warrant for any drone use, and such warrants would only be obtainable for felony investigations. Exceptions would be made for drones used to patrol the Canadian border, aid law enforcement agencies where there is "reasonable suspicion" that quick action is necessary, and evaluate damage during and after natural disasters. HB 1373 would also allow people injured by governmental violation of these restrictions to sue the offending law enforcement agencies. The bill would expressly prohibit surveillance by drones with lethal or non-lethal weapons, private surveillance of other private parties without informed consent, and surveillance of people exercising their constitutional rights of free speech and assembly.[2][3] On January 28, the Judiciary Committee held its first hearing on the bill.[4]
Elections
2010
Hofstad (R) won re-election to one of two seats in District 15 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Hofstad and fellow Republican incumbent Dennis Johnson faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[5][6]
| North Dakota State House, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dennis Johnson (R)
|
3,553 | |||
| Curt Hofstad (R)
|
3,442 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Johnson won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 15 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[7]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Curt Hofstad (R)
|
2,320 | |||
| Dennis Johnson (R)
|
2,398 | |||
| Beverly A Honkola (D-NPL) | 1,959 | |||
| Russell Pearson (D-NPL) | 1,893 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hofstad received $1,500 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Curt Hofstad's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $500 |
| North Dakota Association Of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 |
| Independent Community Banks Of North Dakota | $300 |
| Marathon Oil | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $1,500 |
2006
In 2006, Hofstad collected $7,700 in donations.[9]
These were the contributors in 2006.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| DISTRICT 15 REPUBLICANS | $6,950 |
| HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS OF NORTH DAKOTA | $750 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Curt Hofstad
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Rep. Hofstad State Surge sponsored bills
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hofstad
- ↑ Text of HB 1373
- ↑ Dave Kolpack, Associated Press, "North Dakota lawmaker wants limits on drone use," January 6, 2013
- ↑ Measure actions for HB 1373
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Unofficial North Dakota House of Representatives General Election Results
- ↑ North Dakota House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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