Sheila Harsdorf
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Sheila Harsdorf is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 10th District since 2000. She was previously a Representative on the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 30th district from 1988 to 1996.
Issue positions
Sen. Harsdorf's issue positions, according to her website:[1]
- Against cutting educational funding to fix the state deficit
- Supports the Clean Sweep program for disposing of hazardous chemicals
- Opposed to changing tort reform laws
- Supports annual audits of environmental management systems through the Green Tier program
- Job creation is a focus
See also: Sheila Harsdorf issue positions from Project Vote Smart
Committee assignments
Sen. Harsdorf serves on these legislative committees:[2]
- Agriculture and Higher Education
- Commerce, Utilities, Energy and Rail
- Joint Committee on Legislative Council
Sponsored legislation
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Harsdorf includes:[3][4]
- A bill to prohibit text-messaging while driving[5]
- A bill giving the courts the power to declare someone ineligible for firearm possession[6]
- A bill giving tax credits to owners of environmentally-friendly vehicles[7]
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Sen. Harsdorf's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:[8]
- Pound Feinstein & Associates, Ellis to Madison Committee, Grant Nelson, Leibham Campaign Committee, Carol Ward Knox, and others
Health care interests and companies were her largest donor group, followed by agriculture. Most of her contributions came from individuals.
External links
- Sen. Harsdorf's Wisconsin Senate website
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign contributions: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
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