Mike Schulz

Mike Schulz
President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded by Brian Bingman
Majority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
November 2, 2010 – January 3, 2017
Preceded by Todd Lamb
Succeeded by Greg Treat
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
2006
Preceded by Bob Kerr
Personal details
Born (1964-03-05) March 5, 1964
Cheyenne, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Reenie
Education Oklahoma State University, Stillwater (BS)
Website State Senate website

Mike Schulz (born March 5, 1964) is a Republican United States politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma and is the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. He was previously 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 President pro tempore in 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 has voted to repeal the state's income tax, restrict abortions, and 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

  1. ↑ Who's who in Oklahoma leadership The Oklahoman February 6, 2011 (accessed March 29, 2013)
  2. ↑ "Senator Mike Schulz - District 38". Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  3. ↑ Green, Rick. "Schulz is selected as Oklahoma state Senate president pro tem designee". The Oklahoman April 28, 2016 (accessed January 31, 2017).
  4. ↑ McGuigan, Patrick. "Brian Bingman, Mike Schulz designated Senate leaders". CapitolBeat OK. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Biography Senator Mike Schulz". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Mike Schulz - Key Votes". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  7. ↑ Schulz, Mike. Seeking to protect important industry The Oklahoman April 3, 2009 (accessed March 29, 2013).
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