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Paul Schumacher (Nebraska)
Paul Schumacher (b. April 4, 1951) is a former Republican member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 22 from 2011 to 2019.[1]
Schumacher was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Nebraska State Senate because of term limits.
Biography
Schumacher earned his A.A. in history at Platte College in 1971, his B.S. in speech/psychology/general science at Fort Hays State University in 1973 and his J.D. from Georgetown University in 1976. His professional experience includes working as an attorney, co-founder of Community Internet Systems, and president of Community Lottery Systems.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance |
| • Revenue |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Schumacher served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance |
| • Revenue, Vice Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Schumacher served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance |
| • Revenue, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schumacher served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • General Affairs |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Urban Affairs |
Issues
Law enforcement drones
On January 22, 2013, Schumacher introduced LB 412, his proposed "Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act." The bill would have banned law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for gathering information with exceptions for counter-terrorism operations. LB 412 would have also allowed people injured by governmental violation of these restrictions to sue the offending law enforcement agencies. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee on January 24, 2013. The bill was indefinitely postponed on April 17, 2014.[3][4]
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
2018
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2018
Paul Schumacher was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2014
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for challengers wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014, two days after the statutory deadline, which fell on a Saturday. Incumbents were required to file for election by February 18, 2014, three days after the statutory deadline, which fell on the Saturday prior to Presidents Day. Incumbent Paul Schumacher defeated Douglas Liewer in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Independent |  Paul Schumacher Incumbent |
78.2% | 7,743 | |
| Independent | Douglas Liewer | 21.8% | 2,159 | |
| Total Votes | 9,902 | |||
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Schumacher won election to the 22nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Mike Moser.[8]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 22 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Paul Schumacher
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4,974 | |||
| Mike Moser | 4,558 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18.
- Holland Children's Movement: 2018 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry: 2018 Legislative Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23.
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2016
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In 2016, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 2nd session from January 6 to April 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 1st session from January 7 to May 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[9]
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2013
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st session from January 9 to June 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 2nd session from January 4 to April 18.
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2011
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In 2011, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 1st session from January 5 to June 8.
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Personal
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Schumacher and his wife, Michele, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Nebraska State Senate
- Legislature Committees
- Nebraska State Senate elections, 2014
- Nebraska state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Paul Schumacher on LinkedIn
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: Although the Nebraska State Senate elects its members in nonpartisan elections, members of the chamber generally function along party lines when it comes to voting and caucusing. Please see Nebraska State Senate partisan affiliation for more information.
- ↑ Paul Schumacher for Legislature, "Home page," accessed August 29, 2013
- ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "Bill summary for Nebraska LB 412," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "Text of LB 412," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results of Nebraska Primary Election," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results: General Election - November 4, 2014," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Arnie Stuthman |
Nebraska State Senate District 22 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Mike Moser |
