Mike Schulz

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.

Mike Schulz
President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019
Preceded byBrian Bingman
Succeeded byGreg Treat
Majority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
November 2, 2010 – November 16, 2016
Preceded byTodd Lamb
Succeeded byGreg Treat
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 12th district
In office
November 16, 2006 – November 16, 2018
Preceded byBob Kerr
Succeeded byJames Leewright
Personal details
Born (1964-03-05) March 5, 1964
Cheyenne, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Reenie
EducationOklahoma State University, Stillwater (BS)
WebsiteState Senate website

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).
Oklahoma Senate
Preceded by
Todd Lamb		 Majority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate
2010–2017		 Succeeded by
Greg Treat
Preceded by
Brian Bingman		 President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
2017–2019
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