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Steve B. Montenegro
| Steve B. Montenegro | ||
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| Arizona House of Representatives District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Speaker Pro Tempore, Arizona State House of Representatives | ||
| 2010-2013 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Logos Christian University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Montenegro was a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 12th District from 2009 to 2013 and served as State House Speaker Pro Tempore.
Montenegro earned his AA in Theology from Logos Christian University. He went on to receive his BS in Political Science from Arizona State University in 2004.
Montenegro has worked as constituent caseworker for United States Representative Trent Franks. He has also been employed as a teacher for both Superior School and Arizona Charter Academy.
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Montenegro's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Protecting The Taxpayers
- Excerpt: "While most of our citizens have had to tighten their belts and cut their household budgets, big-spending politicians have forgotten how to say “No!” to the lobbyists and special interests that come to the state with their hands out. Enough is enough."
- Sanctity Of Life
- Excerpt: "The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. These words have great meaning to me."
- Private Property Rights
- Excerpt: "I will continue to fight to protect private property rights, to eliminate burdensome regulations and to better manage our public lands. I was proud to support Proposition 207 (Private Property Rights Protection Act), a 2007 effort to protect private property rights from the abuse of eminent domain laws."
- Family And Traditional Marriage
- Excerpt: "Families and traditional marriage benefit our society. I firmly believe that the institution of marriage should be protected, and that marriage is defined as one man and one woman. The decisions I make as a member of the House of Representatives will always be done with the best interests of families and children in mind."
- Secure Borders
- Excerpt: "Whether your primary concern is national security, wasteful spending, education, healthcare, or our criminal justice system, the most important thing we can do is to secure our borders. The cost of illegal immigration in Arizona is nearly 2 billion dollars a year, and you, the taxpayer, are paying the bill."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Montenegro served on the following committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Reform and Human Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Montenegro served on these committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government | ||||
| • Higher Education, Innovation and Reform | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Montenegro served on these committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Sponsored legislation
Montenegro's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2127 - legislators; voting required; salary loss
- HB 2130 - campaign finance reports; penalty
- HB 2400 - partial-birth abortions; definition
- HB 2426 - enhanced driver licenses; prohibition
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Elections
2012
Montenegro won re-election in the 2012 election for Arizona House of Representatives District 13. He and Darin Mitchell defeated incumbent Russell Jones in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 13, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Montenegro Incumbent |
51.7% | 39,372 | |
| Republican | Darin Mitchell |
47.2% | 35,968 | |
| Republican | Robert Garcia (Write-in) | 0.4% | 323 | |
| Republican | John Minore (Write-in) | 0.3% | 225 | |
| Republican | Cheryl Brown (Write-in) | 0.3% | 194 | |
| Republican | Clair Van Steenwyk (Write-in) | 0.1% | 110 | |
| Total Votes | 76,192 | |||
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 13 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Steve Montenegro Incumbent |
39.1% | 10,189 |
| Darin Mitchell |
32.9% | 8,572 |
| Russ Jones Incumbent | 28% | 7,294 |
| Total Votes | 26,055 | |
2010
Montenegro won re-election to the 12th district seat in 2010. He and Jerry Weiers were unopposed in the August 24 primary election. They defeated Democrat Angela Cotera and Green Party candidate Justin Dahl in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 12 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Montenegro (R)
|
36,623 | |||
| Jerry Weiers (R)
|
35,724 | |||
| Angela Cotera (D) | 30,543 | |||
| Justin Dahl (G) | 6,762 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Montenegro and Jerry Weiers were elected to the 12th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponents Eve Nuñez (D), David Scanlon (D), and Celeste M. Castorena (Green).[5]
Montenegro raised $100,141 for the campaign, Weiers raised $72,878, Nuñez raised $40,312, Scanlon raised $41,887, and Castorena raised $59,727.[6]
| Arizona State House, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jerry Weiers (R)
|
55,861 | |||
| Steve Montenegro (R)
|
52,819 | |||
| Eve Nuñez (D) | 36,669 | |||
| David Scanlon (D) | 36,669 | |||
| Celeste M. Castorena (Green) | 36,669 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Montenegro is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Montenegro raised a total of $192,957 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[7]
| Steve B. Montenegro's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Arizona State House, District 13 |  |
$36,828 | |
| 2010 | Arizona State House, District 12 | |
$55,988 | |
| 2008 | Arizona State House, District 12 | |
$100,141 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $192,957 | |||
2012
Montenegro won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Montenegro raised a total of $36,828.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve B. Montenegro's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Arizona Association Of Realtors | $1,736 | |||
| Pinnacle West | $1,736 | |||
| Salt River Project | $800 | |||
| Arizona Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $658 | |||
| Arizona Optometric Association | $600 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $36,828 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Montenegro won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Montenegro raised a total of $55,988.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve B. Montenegro's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Arizona Association Of Realtors | $1,500 | |||
| Home Builders Association Of Central Arizona | $500 | |||
| Cox Communications | $500 | |||
| Arizona Cattlemens Association | $500 | |||
| Going, Kenneth | $410 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $55,988 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Montenegro won election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Montenegro raised a total of $100,141.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve B. Montenegro's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Public Fund | $96,908 | |||
| Buchholz, Janie J | $130 | |||
| Griffin, Nichola L | $130 | |||
| Keith, Jody A | $130 | |||
| Leverton, George | $130 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $100,141 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
Goldwater Institute
The Goldwater Institute releases its "Legislative Report Card" annually for all Arizona legislators. This report card tracks how legislators voted on key votes and assigns them a letter grade based on how closely their votes agree with the Institute's positions. The primary values emphasized in the ratings are whether votes expand or restrict liberty.[8]
2012
Montenegro received a score of 72 out of 100 in the 2012 report card for a grade of A- according to the Goldwater Institute’s grading scale. This score was 2 higher than his score on the 2011 report card. Montenegro’s 72 in 2012 was tied for the 2nd highest grade among all 60 Arizona State Representatives.[8]
Recent news
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[edit] Steve Montenegro News Feed
- Political Insider: Ducey may be drafted ? into running for governor ... - Arizona Republic
- Arizona foster-home vaccination bill proceeds - AZCentral.com - azcentral
- Time pinch begins for Arizona legislators - AZCentral.com - azcentral
- Today at the Capitol - AZCentral.com - azcentral.com
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External links
- Campaign website
- Steve Montenegro's personal website
- Arizona House of Representatives - Representative Steve B. Montenegro
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Facebook page
- Steve Montenegro on Twitter
- YouTube channel
References
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - Primary candidate list
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arizona
- ↑ Arizona House spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Montenegro, Steve," accessed May 22, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Goldwater Institute "2012 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's 50th Legislature, First Regular Session," August 15, 2012
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