Mike Schulz
Mike Schulz | |
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| President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Bingman |
| Succeeded by | Greg Treat |
| Majority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate | |
| In office January 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Lamb |
| Succeeded by | Greg Treat |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office November 16, 2006 – November 16, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Kerr |
| Succeeded by | Brent Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1964 Cheyenne, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Reenie |
| Education | Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (BS) |
| Website | State Senate website |
Mike Schulz (born March 5, 1964) is an American politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from 2006 to 2018. A farmer from Southwestern Oklahoma, Schulz was first elected to office in 2006.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Schulz was born in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University and received a bachelor's degree in agriculture.[2]
Career
[edit]He has worked with several agricultural organizations in Oklahoma, including the Young Farmer and Rancher Committee and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
Oklahoma Senate
[edit]Mike Schulz first entered Oklahoma politics in May 2006, when he won a Senate seat in a special election. He later served as President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate.[3] He was previously the Majority Floor Leader in the Oklahoma Senate.[4] In his position, he serves as an ex-officio member of all Senate committees.[5] In the Senate, he voted to repeal the state's income tax, restrict abortions, as well as prohibit federal health care mandates.[6]
Schulz authored legislation meant to protect Oklahoma agriculture by having the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture regulate livestock as he explained in a 2009 guest column to The Oklahoman.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Who's who in Oklahoma leadership The Oklahoman February 6, 2011 (accessed March 29, 2013)
- ^ "Senator Mike Schulz - District 38". Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ^ Green, Rick. "Schulz is selected as Oklahoma state Senate president pro tem designee". The Oklahoman April 28, 2016 (accessed January 31, 2017).
- ^ 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).