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Gary Romine
Gary Romine is a former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 3 from 2013 to 2020. He resigned his seat on January 30, 2020, after he accepted Gov. Mike Parson's (R) appointment to the Missouri State Tax Commission.[1]
The Missouri State Senate confirmed Romine on February 5, 2020.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Romine was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
- Missouri Job Training Joint Legislative Oversight Committee (decommissioned)
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
- Senate Education Committee, Chairman
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Seniors, Families and Children Committee
- Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairman
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Local Government and Elections |
| • Seniors, Families and Children |
| • Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety, Vice chair |
| • Joint Committee on Education, Chair |
| • Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Romine served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government |
| • Seniors, Families and Children |
| • Joint Committee on Education |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Romine served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education, Vice chair |
| • General Laws |
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government |
| • Seniors, Families and Pensions |
| • Joint Committee on Education |
Campaign themes
2012
Romine's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Pro Life
- Excerpt: "I have always been a consistent ally of the pro-life movement."
Education
- Excerpt: "I will work to ensure our schools are adequately funded and that our students receive the education needed to compete on any level."
Second Amendment Rights
- Excerpt: "I will be a vocal supporter of an individual's right to bear arms and will oppose any legislation that would burden the lawful purchase and possession of firearms and ammunition."
Jobs and Small Businesses
- Excerpt: "Small businesses are the backbone of our state's economy, providing outstanding goods and services while putting people back to work. I will work hard to ensure our legislature passes laws that allow small businesses to grow and succeed."
First Responders
- Excerpt: "I will make sure that our first responders are adequately funded and that they receive the resources and training they need to protect our families."
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.
Incumbent Gary Romine defeated Edward Weissler in the Missouri State Senate District 3 general election.[4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gary Romine Incumbent |
81.25% | 54,414 | |
| Green | Edward Weissler | 18.75% | 12,555 | |
| Total Votes | 66,969 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Gary Romine ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 3 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gary Romine Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Romine won election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 3. Romine defeated Terry Varner in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated House District 104 incumbent Joseph Fallert, Jr. (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Romine |
53.8% | 35,384 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Fallert, Jr. | 46.2% | 30,335 | |
| Total Votes | 65,719 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Gary Romine |
66.9% | 8,258 |
| Terry Varner | 33.1% | 4,083 |
| Total Votes | 12,341 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Recent news
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See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Parson appoints another state senator to a new six-figure state job," January 27, 2020
- ↑ The Missouri Times, "This Week in Missouri Politics: Gary Romine was a senator’s senator," February 5, 2020
- ↑ Romine for Senate, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 7, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
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| Preceded by Kevin Engler (R) |
Missouri State Senate District 3 2013–2020 |
Succeeded by Elaine Gannon (R) |
