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Tim Schmitz
Timothy L. Schmitz (b. September 26, 1965) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 65 from 1999 to 2015. He served as Deputy Minority Leader from 2009 to 2014. Schmitz did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Schmitz's professional experience includes working as a fire fighter, and owning the ARS Land Group.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schmitz served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Housing |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schmitz served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schmitz served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Environmental Health |
| • Health Care Availability Access |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Telecommunications |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Tim Schmitz endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
Elections
2012
Schmitz won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 65. Schmitz was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tim Schmitz Incumbent |
100% | 37,242 | |
| Total Votes | 37,242 | |||
2010
Schmitz won re-election to the 49th District seat against Democrat Jennifer Barconi. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 49 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Timothy L. Schmitz (R)
|
29,753 | 65.32% | ||
| Jennifer Barconi (D) | 15,799 | 34.68% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Timothy Schmitz won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 49 receiving 37,287 votes, ahead of Democrat Rachel Shattuck who received 27,992 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 49 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Timothy Schmitz (R)
|
37,287 | |||
| Rachel Shattuck (D) | 27,992 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Timothy L. Schmitz won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 49 receiving 23,274 votes ahead of Democrat Christine Adelman who received 15,827 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 49 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Timothy Schmitz (R)
|
23,274 | |||
| Christine Adelman (D) | 15,827 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[8][9]
2012
Schmitz received a score of 71.43 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of C according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 27th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[9]
Personal
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Schmitz is a member of the Batavia Firefighters, Batavia Moose, Cardunal Chamber of Commerce, Elgin Chamber of Commerce, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, and the Navy League Rotary Club.[10]
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Tim Schmitz Official Website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Illinois Endorsements," March 15, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schmitz
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rosemary Mulligan (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 65 2013 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Steven A. Andersson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 49 1999 – 2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Fortner (R) |
