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Amy Vruwink
Amy Sue Vruwink (born May 22, 1975) is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 70 from 2002 to 2015.
Biography
Vruwink graduated with a bachelor's degree from Marian College in 1977.
Vruwink has worked as an area program director for the Minnesota Farm Bureau and a legislative aide to Representative David R. Obey.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Vruwink served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Vruwink served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Rural Affairs |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vruwink served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Personal Privacy, Vice Chair |
| • Rural Economic Development |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vruwink served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs |
| • AB 193 Castle Doctrine |
| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Health and Healthcare Reform |
| • Personal Privacy, Vice Chair |
| • Fish and Wildlife |
| • AB 30 Monitoring of Electronic Mail Usage, Chair |
| • AB 137 Real ID |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-29 RFID tags in consumer goods and certain farm products prohibited unless seller renders them inoperable before purchaser takes possession of the goods
- AB-50 OWI violation: DOT required to purge record of conviction, suspension, or revocation after 10 years unless a person has a CDL or was operating a commercial motor vehicle at time of offense
- AB-51 Technical college courses: one-third must be scheduled after 5:00 p.m. and every course must be taught after 5:00 p.m. once every three years
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Elections
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Amy Vruwink was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Nancy VanderMeer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Vruwink and VanderMeer faced off in the general election.[2][3] Challenger VanderMeer defeated incumbent Vruwink in the general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Nancy VanderMeer |
52.8% | 11,766 | |
| Democratic | Amy Vruwink Incumbent | 47.2% | 10,508 | |
| Total Votes | 22,274 | |||
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Vruwink won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70. Vruwink ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012 and defeated Republican primary winner Nancy VanderMeer in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nancy VanderMeer | 49.7% | 13,374 | |
| Democratic | Amy Vruwink Incumbent |
50.2% | 13,518 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.2% | 44 | |
| Total Votes | 26,936 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Vruwink was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 70. She defeated Republican John Spiros in the general election on November 2, 2010. Vruwink was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[7]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Amy Vruwink (D)
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12,178 | |||
| John Spiros (R) | 10,461 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Amy Sue Vruwink (D)
|
2,845 | 99.75% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Vruwink has been involved with the Central Wisconsin Fair Association, Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups, Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Marshfield Business and Professional Women, Marshfield Eagles, National Rifle Association (NRA), New Visions Art Gallery, Saint James Parish, Wisconsin Bear Hunters, Wisconsin Hunting and Fishing Alliance, and the Wood County Farm Bureau.[1]
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2013-2014 legislative voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2013-2014 report card
- Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
- Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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See also
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin State Assembly Committees
- Wisconsin Joint Committees
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Amy Vruwink on Facebook
- Amy Vruwink on Twitter
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 2002-2015 |
Succeeded by Nancy VanderMeer (R) |
