Dale Schultz
Dale W. Schultz (b. June 12, 1953) is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing District 17 from 1990 to 2015. Schultz was the Senate Majority Leader in 2003 and 2005.
Schultz announced his retirement from the Senate following the 2014 session.[1]
Schultz served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1983 to 1991.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schultz served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism |
| • Financial Institutions and Rural Issues, Chair |
| • Insurance and Housing |
| • State and Federal Relations |
| • Universities and Technical Colleges, Vice Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
| • Joint Survey on Retirement Systems, Co-chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schultz served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Financial Institutions and Rural Issues, Chair |
| • Insurance and Housing, Vice-Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schultz served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Public Health, Senior Issues, Long-Term Care, and Job Creation |
| • Audit |
| • Financial Institutions and Rural Issues |
| • Joint Survey on Retirement Systems |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
Issues
Recall efforts
Following Schultz's vote against a proposed mining bill, the conservative group Citizens for Responsible Government filed paperwork with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board on March 19, 2012, to form a committee to explore recalling Schultz from office.[3]
Sponsored legislation
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Schultz includes:[4]
- A bill prohibiting text-messaging while driving
- A bill regarding campaign finance for the office of Supreme Court Justice
Elections
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2010
Schultz ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate District 17 seat. He was unopposed in the primary. He defeated Democrat Carol Beals in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5] [6][7]
| Wisconsin State Senate, District 17 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dale Schultz (R)
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36,122 | 62.56% | ||
| Carol Beals (D) | 21,580 | 37.38% | ||
| Wisconsin State Senate, District 17 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dale W. Schultz (R)
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17,295 | 99.75% | ||
2006
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Dale Schultz won re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate, District 17.[8]
Dale Schultz raised $314,477 for his campaign, while John Simonson raised $115,843.[9]
| Wisconsin State Senate, District 17 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dale Schultz (R)
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31,590 | |||
| John Simonson (D) | 26,688 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Schultz and his wife, Rachel, have two children.[2]
Additional reading
- Schultz's farewell speech from April 1, 2014
- GazetteXtra, "Sen. Dale Schultz exits the Wisconsin Legislature, shaking his head," April 20, 2014
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2013-2014 legislative voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2013-2014 report card
- Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
- Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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Recent news
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See also
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin State Senate
- Wisconsin State Senate Committees
- Wisconsin Joint Committees
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website (Archived)
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Schultz on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Agri-View, "Dale Schultz: Farewell address to the State Senate," April 23, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Dale Schultz's Biography," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Green Bay Press Gazette, "Citizens For Responsible Government Network plans to recall 2 state senators over mine vote," March 19, 2012
- ↑ State Legislature, "Dale Schultz Legislation," accessed May 6, 2013
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates Registered by Office, 2010," July 13, 2010
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2006 General election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Schultz, Dale," accessed April 24, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Wisconsin State Senate District 17 1991-2015 |
Succeeded by Howard Marklein (R) |
