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Scott Pelath
| Scott Pelath | ||
 | ||
| Indiana House of Representatives District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,660.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Public Affairs, Indiana University, 1992 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Human Resources Director, Swanson Center | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Pelath currently serves as Human Resources Director at Swanson Center. He was Aide to United States Representative Tim Roemer from 1992-1997, and has been a Sales Representative with Correlated Products, Incorporated. He is also a member of the American Legion.[1]
In June 2011, Governing Magazine named Pelath one of 12 "Democratic Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities such as leadership, ambition, and political potential.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pelath served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pelath served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Policy | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pelath served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Policy | ||||
| • Ways and Means, Vice-chair | ||||
Legislative walkout
Pelath and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in opposition to proposed legislation limiting union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 Representatives needed to establish a quorum. [3] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler, and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[3]
On March 7, House minority leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed the Democratic caucus' hideout to be the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois.[4] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, the Democrats were subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse. [5] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment of $152/day. [4] This move came as a result of the approximated $40,000 in per diem payments automatically made to the legislators during their first seven days of absence. According to reports, the representatives promised to either return the money, or donate it to charity. [4]
March 22 marked the start of the fourth consecutive week of Democratic absenteeism, complete with an increased incentive to return. Governor Daniels and House Republicans upped the ante with daily fines increasing from $250/day to $350/day, effective Monday, March 21. Despite the increased penalties, Democratic resolve remained intact. House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to bills hurting wages and education in Indiana. [6] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and promised that it would do nothing to break the impasse. [7]
The Democrats ended the standoff after 36 days, returning on March 28. The two sides agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial "right-to-work" bill.[5] Although the Democrats returned with some of their wishes granted, their actions were not without consequence. Each absent member accrued a total of $3500 in fines given by Republicans. [5]
The Legislature ended up passing "right-to-work" legislation on February 1, 2012, becoming the 23rd state to do so. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) immediately signed it into law.[8]
Elections
2012
Pelath won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 9. Pelath ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and defeated Dan Granquist (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [9][10]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 9, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Scott D. Pelath Incumbent |
69.5% | 17,172 | |
| Republican | Dan Granquist | 30.5% | 7,545 | |
| Total Votes | 24,717 | |||
2010
Pelath defeated Libertarian candidate Andrew Wolf by a margin of 10,995 to 2,716 in the November 2 general election. [11]
In the May 4 primary election, Pelath ran unopposed and received 3,895 votes. [12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 9 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Pelath (D)
|
10,995 | |||
| Andrew Wolf (L) | 2,716 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Scott Pelath won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 9 receiving 20,509 votes, ahead of Libertarian K.P. Nfr who received 1,818 votes.[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Pelath (D)
|
14,495 | |||
| K.P. Nfr (L) | 1,818 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Scott Pelath won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 9 unopposed.[14]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 9 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Pelath (D)
|
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Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Pelath collected $99,425 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[15]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Pelath's campaign in 2010 | |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $6,000 |
| Indiana Statewide Association Of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $6,000 |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association | $5,000 |
| Indiana Bankers Association | $4,000 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $99,425 |
2008
In 2008, Pelath collected $73,364 in donations.[16]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $10,500 |
| Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association | $3,500 |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association | $3,000 |
| Indiana Manufacturers Association | $2,500 |
| Baker & Daniels | $2,500 |
| Monarch Beverage | $2,000 |
| Indiana Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Indiana | $2,000 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $1,500 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $1,250 |
| Carolene Mays for State Representative | $1,250 |
| Indiana Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Indiana Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Dunes Shore Pac | $1,000 |
| Indiana State Chiropractic Association | $1,000 |
| Krieg Devault LLP | $1,000 |
| Comcast of Indiana Pac | $1,000 |
| Alan P. Hogan | $1,000 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Pelath collected $53,960 in donations.[17]
Listed below are the top 5 contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $9,000 |
| Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association | $4,250 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $1,500 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $1,500 |
Recent news
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Scott Pelath News Feed
- United Way of LaPorte County Recognizes Local Legislators for Advancing Early ... - LaPorteCountyLife.com
- General Assembly To Establish Study Committee Priorities - Indiana Public Media
- A Summary Of Indiana's Legislative Session - Indiana Public Media
- Indiana legislature has busy last day - Newsandtribune
- 'Invincible' Legislature 'plays with Marion County' - Indianapolis Recorder
- Taxpayers the true legislative winners - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
- Republicans failed Indiana's middle class - South Bend Tribune
- Legislators push Indiana 'ever so gently to the right' - News Sentinel
- GUEST COMMENTARY: Indiana budget meets goals, gives cash back - nwitimes.com
- Indiana legislators pull plug at last minute on so-called Ag Gag Bill - Evansville Courier & Press
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External links
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. Scott Pelath
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pelath
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 IndyStar.com, Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation, 22 Feb. 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Fox 59, Fines begin for absent House Democrats, 7 March 2011
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Wall Street Journal, Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana, 3 March 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com, Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest, 23 March 2011
- ↑ WFIE.com, Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating, 17 March 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, List of May 8, 2012 primary candidates
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Official Indiana General Election Results
- ↑ Official Indiana Primary Election Results
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Indiana House 2010 Donors
- ↑ Pelath Campaign Donors
- ↑ 2006 Campaign Donors
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