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Terese Berceau
| Terese Berceau | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 77 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1973 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/23/1950 | |
| Place of birth | Green Bay, WI | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Berceau worked as a career placement specialist for the University of Wisconsin's Robert M. La Follette Institute from 1983-1998, magazine editor for the Wisconsin Counties Association from 1981-1983, and as a substitute teacher.
She is a member of a number of organizations, including 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Dane Area Rapid Transit, Dane County Democratic Party, Friends of the Arboretum, National Organization of Women (NOW), National Women's Political Caucus, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, and the Sierra Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Berceau served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Campaigns and Elections | ||||
| • Colleges and Universities | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • State and Local Finance | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Survey on Retirement Systems | ||||
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berceau served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children and Families | ||||
| • Colleges and Universities | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Council | ||||
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berceau served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Colleges and Universities | ||||
| • Urban and Local Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Children and Families | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Council | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Berceau won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 77. Berceau ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 77, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Terese Berceau Incumbent |
99.4% | 27,622 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.6% | 179 | |
| Total Votes | 27,801 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Berceau was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 76. Berceau defeated Independent Torrey Jaeckle in the general election on November 2, 2010. She was unopposed in the September 14, 2010 primary election. [3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Terese Berceau (D)
|
20,246 | |||
| Torrey Jaeckle (I) | 4,501 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Terese Berceau (D)
|
3,954 | 99.82% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-56 Prescription drug advertising prohibited; exceptions provided.
- AB-66 Unlimited or undefined quantity of beer or intoxicating liquor for sale at a fixed price: Class "B" and "Class B" licensee or permittee prohibited from providing, penalty provisions
- AB-163 Political signs meeting certain criteria on rental premises: landlord may not prohibit
- AB-203 Federal orders placing Wisconsin National Guard on federal active duty: Governor required to review; summary report to appropriate legislative committee required
- AB-221 Semiautomatic handgun identification: microstamping requirements created; penalties and law enforcement provisions
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Berceau received $10,745 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2010 | |
| Capital Area Uniserv North | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin State Auto Workers | $500 |
| Wisconsin Dental Association | $500 |
| Electrical Workers Local 159 | $500 |
| United Transportation Union | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,745 |
2008
The top 5 donors to Berceau's 2008 campaign were health and labor organizations:[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| WI Dental Assoc | $500 |
| Managed Health Services Insurance Corp | $500 |
| Southeastern WI Auto Workers | $500 |
| Painters & Allied Trades | $500 |
| WI Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals | $500 |
Recent news
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Terese Berceau News Feed
- Progressives conflicted over anti-obesity and anti-smoking measures - 77Square.com
- Rep. Terese Berceau: Online voter registration makes total sense - Capital Times
- Our View
- Tenants to be held responsible even for unpreventable events - Superior Telegram
- US agency backs lower blood-alcohol limit for drivers - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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External links
- Representative Berceau's website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Terese Berceau
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Berceau's Freedom Speaks profile
- Representative Berceau's facebook
- Representative Berceau's LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblywoman Berceau
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved June 12, 2012
- ↑ Official GAB primary results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Brett Hulsey (D) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 77 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 1999-2013 |
Succeeded by Chris Taylor (D) |
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