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Robert Schenck
Robert C. "Rob" Schenck is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 35 from 2006 to 2014.
Schenck served as the District 4 representative on the Hernando County Commission.
Biography
Schenck's professional experience includes working as a teacher at Central High School.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schenck served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Rules & Calendar, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schenck served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health & Human Services, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Legislative Budget Commission |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schenck served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Governmental Affairs Policy |
| • Energy & Utilities Policy |
| • Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations |
Campaign themes
2008
Schenck did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Schenck's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 567 - "Illegal Immigration: Prohibits restrictions on reporting of certain immigration status information by public employees; prohibits certain local government restrictions concerning communication or cooperation with federal officials concerning immigration law enforcement."
- HM 1275 - "Congressional Term Limits: Petitions Congress to call convention pursuant to Art. V of U.S. Constitution to consider amending U.S. Constitution to limit terms of members of Congress to 12 years; provides that purview of such convention be limited strictly to consideration of such amendment"
- HB 7045 - "Professional Sports Franchises: Deletes provisions for certification & funding of facilities for spring training franchises; authorizes certain units of local government to apply for certification to receive state funding for facility for spring training franchise"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website
Elections
2012
Schenck won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 35. Schenck ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Rose Rocco (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Robert Schenck Incumbent |
55.5% | 40,019 | |
| Democratic | Rose Rocco | 44.5% | 32,029 | |
| Total Votes | 72,048 | |||
2010
Schenck ran for re-election to the 44th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Schenck defeated Diane Rowden (D) in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 44 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Schenck (R)
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33,448 | 60.17% | ||
| Diane Rowden (D) | 22,137 | 39.83% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schenck won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 44th District, defeating Jason Melton (D) and Sarah Roman (G). Schenck received 42,798 votes in the election while Melton received 32,567 votes, and Roman received 4,825 votes.[5] Schenck raised $230,676 for his campaign; Melton raised $40,159, and Roman raised $2,000.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 44 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Schenck (R)
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42,798 | 53.4% | ||
| Jason Melton (D) | 32,567 | 40.6% | ||
| Sarah Roman (G) | 4,825 | 6.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Schenck has served on the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council; and on the Board of Directors of the Suncoast YMCA.[1]
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for Robert + Schenck + Florida + House
See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Schenck Biography," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Schenck Issue Positions," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 44 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dean Cannon (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 35 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Blaise Ingoglia (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 44 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Stephen Precourt (R) |
