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Peter Nehr
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| Peter Nehr | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 48 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of South Florida (2000) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 29, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Kapfenberg, Austria | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Nehr is owner of the American Spirit Flag Shop, and a Master Guardian Ad Litem.
He is President of a Homeowners Association, Chair of the Military Appreciation Day Parade/past Board of Directors of the Rotary of Tarpon Springs, and member of the Board of Directors of Tarpon Springs Historical Society. [1]
Issues
Nehr did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Nehr's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 165 - "Penalties for Driving Under the Influence: Provides for mandatory placement of ignition interlock device on all vehicles owned & operated by person convicted of four or more DUIs if person obtains restricted license or permit"
- HB 1439 - "Access to Confidential Records of Children: Requires that case file of child under supervision or in custody of DCFS be maintained in complete & accurate manner; specifies who has access to case file & records in file"
- HB 7111 - "Department of Community Affairs: Creates Office of Emergency Management within EOG; creates Division of Housing & Community Development, including Office of Urban Opportunity, & Division of State & Community Planning within DOS"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nehr has been appointed to these committees:
- Economic Affairs
- Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight, Alternating Chair
- Subcommittee on Energy and Utilities, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Federal Affairs, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Highway Safety
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nehr served on these committees:
- General Government Policy Council
- Health Care Appropriations Committee
- Health Care Regulation Policy Committee
- Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy Committee
- State Universities & Private Colleges Policy Committee
Elections
2010
Nehr ran for re-election to the 48th District seat in 2010. He defeated Tom McKone (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 48 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Peter Nehr (R)
| 30,349 | 61.48% | ||
| Tom McKone (D) | 19,013 | 38.52% | ||
Nehr defeated Marg Baker and Steven Mueller in the August 24 primary.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 48 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peter Nehr
| 7,417 | 56.22% | ||
| Steven Mueller | 3,111 | 23.58% | ||
| Marg Baker | 2,644 | 20.19% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nehr won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 48th District, defeating Carl Zimmerman (D). Nehr received 36,034 votes in the election while Zimmerman received 34,650 votes.[5] Nehr raised $361,475 for his campaign; Zimmerman raised $123,300.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 48 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peter Nehr (R)
| 36,034 | 51.0% | ||
| Carl Zimmerman (D) | 34,650 | 49.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Nehr raised $243,652 in contributions. [7]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $42,794 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,500 |
2008
Below are Nehr's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Republican Party | $62,348 |
| Pinellas County Executive Cmte | $25,000 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $4,000 |
| Ruden McCloskey | $3,000 |
| FL Assoc of Insurance Agents | $2,000 |
Recent news
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External links
- Peter Nehr's House site
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Peter Nehr
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Peter Nehr on Facebook
- Peter Nehr on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nehr Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nehr Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 48 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 48 2006–present | Succeeded by NA |
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