John Schiffer
John Schiffer was a former Republican member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 22 from his appointment in 1993 until he passed away June 19, 2014, from liver cancer.[1] From 2003 to 2004, Schiffer served as Senate Vice President. He then served as Majority Floor Leader from 2005 to 2006. He served as President of the Senate from 2007 to 2008.
Biography
Schiffer earned his B.A. from Colorado College in 1967. He worked as a rancher at The Hat Ranch from 1971 to 1987. Schiffer has worked as a rancher for 48 Ranch since 1987. Schiffer was on the Johnson County School Board from 1978 to 1987. He served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schiffer served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
| • Joint Judiciary, Chair |
| • Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schiffer served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Joint Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Transportation and Highways, Chair |
| • Joint Transportation and Highways, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schiffer served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Revenue |
Elections
2012
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012
Schiffer won re-election in the 2012 election for Wyoming State Senate, District 22. Schiffer defeated Bob Johnson in the August 21st primary and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John Schiffer Incumbent |
98% | 7,658 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 2% | 156 | |
| Total Votes | 7,814 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John Schiffer Incumbent |
64.1% | 2,438 |
| Bob Johnson | 35.9% | 1,365 |
| Total Votes | 3,803 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, John Schiffer won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 22. He was unopposed.[4]
Schiffer raised $5,425 for his campaign.[5]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Schiffer
|
8,322 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Wyoming Liberty Index
The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[6] Schiffer received a score of 32% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 24th out of 31 members of the Wyoming State Senate. Although there are 30 members of the Senate, a 31st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Personal
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Schiffer is survived by his wife, Nancy, and two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming State Senate
- Wyoming State Senate Committees
- Wyoming state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Schiffer's Wikipedia page
- 2007 interview with Policy Today
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ Star Tribune, "Longtime Wyoming Senator John Schiffer dies," June 19, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2008 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Candidate Contributions," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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