Scott Gunderson (Wisconsin)
Scott Gunderson (b. October 24, 1956) was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 83rd District from 1995 to 2011.
Gunderson resigned from the Assembly on January 3, 2011, after accepting a position in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources[1]. He served as Supervisor on the Waterford Town Board from 1991-1995.
Gunderson owned Gundy's Sport from 1980-2007, and has worked as a farmer.
He is a member of a number of organizations, including the Racine County Agricultural Society, Pishtaka Wildlife Society, Racine County Agricultural Society, Fox River Chapter - Wings Over Wisconsin, Ducks Unlimited, Waterford Lions Club, Pheasants Forever, Racine County Farm Bureau, Waterford Lions Club, and Wisconsin Waterfowl Association.[2]
Committee assignments
Prior to his resignation, Gunderson served on the following committees:
- Fish and Wildlife Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Administrative Rules Committee, Wisconsin State Legislature
Elections
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Gunderson was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 83. He defeated Democrat Aaron Robertson general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 83 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Scott Gunderson (R)
|
22,192 | |||
| Aaron Robertson (D) | 6,003 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 83 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Scott L. Gunderson (R)
|
10,597 | 99.91% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-70 Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order
- AB-150 Fur-bearing animals: revisions re possession of green skin; selling, buying, bartering, or trading certain animal carcasses; metal identification tag on traps; DNR provisions
- AB-222 Hunting and firearm possession revisions re accompaniment of hunters under age 16, hunting with a crossbow on certain lands, and possession of firearm for target practice age restriction; hunting mentorship program established and minimum hunting age lowered
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Scott Gunderson
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=56711 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Gunderson's Freedom Speaks profile
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 83 1994–2011 |
Succeeded by Dave Craig |
