Paul Schumacher
| Paul Schumacher | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 22 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $46/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| County Attorney, Platte County Nebraska | ||
| 1979-1987 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Fort Hays State University, 1973 | |
| J.D. | Georgetown University, 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 4, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Columbus, NE | |
| Profession | Vice President, Community Internet Systems, Incorporated | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Schumacher works as the vice president of Community Internet Systems, vice president of Incorperated and The Megavision Corporation, president of Community Lottery Systems, Incorporated, and a self-employed attorney. He has previously worked as a county attorney at Platte County.
Schumacher earned his AA in history at Platte College in 1971. He received his BS in speech/psychology/general science at Fort hays State University in 1973. He also received his JD from Georgetown University in 1976.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schumacher served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance | ||||
| • Revenue, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schumacher served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Affairs | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
Issues
Law enforcement drones
On January 22, 2013, Schumacher introduced LB 412, his proposed "Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act." The bill would ban law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for gathering information with exceptions for counter-terrorism operations. LB 412 would also allow people injured by governmental violation of these restrictions to sue the offending law enforcement agencies. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee, which set the bill's first hearing for February 14, 2013.[1][2]
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Schumacher won election to the 22nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Mike Moser.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 22 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Paul Schumacher
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4,974 | |||
| Mike Moser | 4,558 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Schumacher is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Schumacher raised a total of $37,675 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[4]
| Paul Schumacher's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 22 |  |
$0 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 22 |  |
$37,675 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $37,675 | |||
2010
Schumacher won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Schumacher raised a total of $37,675.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Paul Schumacher's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Schumacher, Paul | $17,579 | |||
| Rowe, Mike | $1,000 | |||
| Aerni, Linda | $1,000 | |||
| Larry Malicky, O.D., P.C. | $1,000 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $37,675 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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Personal
Schumacher and his wife, Michele, have two children.
External links
- Paul Schumacher's official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- List of 2010 candidates for Nebraska Legislature
- May 11, 2010 primary election results
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Arnie Stuthman |
Nebraska State Senate District 22 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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