Bob Burns (Arizona politician)
Robert "Bob" Burns | |
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Arizona Corporation Commissioner | |
Assumed office January 2013 | |
President of the Arizona Senate | |
In office 2009–2010 | |
Preceded by | Tim Bee |
Succeeded by | Russell Pearce |
Member of the Arizona Senate from the 9th district | |
In office 2003–2011 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
Rolfe, Iowa, U.S. | May 26, 1938
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Gayle Burns |
Profession | Businessman |
Robert Burns (born May 26, 1938) is a politician from Arizona who previously served as the President of the Arizona State Senate. Burns is a Republican who was elected from District 9 and resides in Peoria. Burns also served as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Burns played a key role in the development of the Arizona Telemedicine Council, initiating the legislation that created it, and serving as the first co-chairman of the council.[1]
In 2012 Burns was elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission.[2] He ran for reelection in 2016, winning the Republican primary on August 30, 2016.
References
- ↑ "Arizona Telemedicine Program - Background" Archived November 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine., Retrieved on 2011-9-27.
- ↑ "Democrats ousted from utilities commission as GOP wins 3 seats"
External links
- Senator Bob Burns Official Arizona Senate page
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Tim Bee |
President of the Arizona Senate 2009 – 2010 |
Succeeded by Russell Pearce |
Arizona Senate | ||
Preceded by |
Member of the Arizona Senate for the 9th District 2009 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Rick Murphy |
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