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Scott Suder
Scott Suder (b. September 28, 1968) is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 69 from 1999 to September 3, 2013. He served as State Assembly Majority Leader from January 2013 to September 2013. He resigned to join the Public Service Commission in the administration of Governor Scott Walker (R).[1]
Suder served on the Abbotsford City Council from 1996 to 2001.[2]
Biography
Suder's professional experience includes working as a legislative aide to Representative Pink Van Gorden and as a small businessman. Suder has served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Suder served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Suder served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Assembly Organization, Vice Chair |
| • Employment Relations, Vice Chair |
| • Rules, Chair |
| • Veterans |
| • Employment Relations |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
| • Legislative Organization |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Suder served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Assembly Organization, Vice Chair |
| • Employment Relations |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
| • Legislative Organization |
| • Rules, Chair |
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Suder served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • AB 193 Castle Doctrine, Chair |
| • Personal Privacy |
| • AB 171 Unlawful use of Global Position Device |
| • AB 30 Monitoring of Electronic Mail Usage |
| • AB 137 Real ID |
| • Fish and Wildlife |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
| • Assembly Organization |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Rep. Suder speaking at a Tea Party rally |
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-149 Delinquent property taxes: interest rate reduced for set period of time
- AB-263 Restraining order and injunction violations: court may order person to submit to GPS tracking by Corr.Dept in certain cases; surcharge and penalties for tampering with device
- AB-277 Housing discrimination based on person's status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking prohibited
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Suder won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 69. Suder ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Paul Knoff (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Scott Suder Incumbent |
61.2% | 15,785 | |
| Democratic | Paul Knoff | 38.7% | 9,998 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 23 | |
| Total Votes | 25,806 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Suder was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 69. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election and in the general election on November 2, 2010. [4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 69 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Scott Suder (R)
|
4,391 | 99.66% | ||
Suder was elected Assembly Majority Leader by his Republican peers on November 8, 2010.[5]
Campaign themes
2008
Suder's answers to the Wisconsin State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are provided. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his top legislative priorities, Suder stated, "1. Creating good paying jobs for my area and statewide, 2. Holding the line on taxes, 3. Blocking job killing regulations."[6]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Suder has been a member of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, Abbotsford Lions Club, Abbotsford Sportsman Club, Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce, Ducks Unlimited, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Sportsmen Legislators, National Rifle Association (NRA), National Wild Turkey Federation, Rock Dam Rod and Gun Club, Lublin American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, and the Wisconsin Farm Bureau.[7]
Recent news
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External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008 , 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Suder's Freedom Speaks profile (Archive)
- Representative Suder's LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Stevens Point Journal, "Suder announces he is leaving Assembly," August 21, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Suder
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," accessed June 12, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Fitzgerald elected speaker, Suder majority leader," November 8, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Suder Issue Positions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Suder
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 69 1999–September 2013 |
Succeeded by Bob Kulp (R) |
