Mike Schulz
| Mike Schulz | |
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| Majority Floor Leader | |
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Assumed office November 2, 2010 | |
| State Senator from Oklahoma's 12th State Senate district | |
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In office 2006 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Bob Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 5, 1964 Cheyenne, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Reenie |
| Residence | Altus, Oklahoma |
| Religion | Christian |
Mike Schulz (born March 5, 1964) is a Republican United States politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma and is the Majority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma Senate.
A farmer from Southwestern Oklahoma, Schulz was first elected to office in 2006.[1] He will be term limited in 2018.
Early life and career
Mike Schulz attended Oklahoma State University and received a bachelor's degree in Agriculture.[2] He has worked with several agricultural organizations in Oklahoma, including the Young Farmer and Rancher Committee and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
Political career
Mike Schulz first entered Oklahoma politics in May 2006, when he won a Senate seat in a special election. He is currently serving as the Majority Floor Leader in the Oklahoma Senate.[3] In his position, he serves as an ex-officio member of all Senate committees.[4] In the Senate, he has voted to repeal the state's income tax, restrict abortions, and prohibit federal health care mandates.[5]
Schulz authored legislation meant to protect Oklahoma agriculture by having the Oklahoma agriculture department regulate livestock as he explained in a 2009 guest column to The Oklahoman.[6]
References
- ↑ Who's who in Oklahoma leadership The Oklahoman February 6, 2011 (accessed March 29, 2013)
- ↑ "Senator Mike Schulz - District 38". Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ↑ McGuigan, Patrick. "Brian Bingman, Mike Schulz designated Senate leaders". CapitolBeat OK. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ↑ "Biography Senator Mike Schulz". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ↑ "Mike Schulz - Key Votes". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ↑ Schulz, Mike. Seeking to protect important industry The Oklahoman April 3, 2009 (accessed March 29, 2013).