Dale Schultz
Encyclopedia
Dale W. Schultz is a Republican
member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 17th District since a special election in 1991. He was previously a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from 1982 through 1991.
in 1953. His mother was an attorney and his father owned a pharmacy in the old Washington Hotel. Dale attended Madison Central High School and graduated from Madison West High School
.
In 1975, Schultz graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he played on the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
team and was member of the national champion Wisconsin Badgers Crew
team.
in 1982 and by special election to the Wisconsin Senate in 1991. Schultz was narrowly elected Senate Majority leader in 2004, but lost that post when the Democrats took control of the Wisconsin Senate in 2006.
In addition to his official legislative duties, Senator Schultz is a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society
Board of Curators. He’s active with the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL), the American Legislative Exchange Council
(ALEC), and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL).
which sparked the 2011 Wisconsin protests
. Several House Republicans voted against the bill as well.
According to Schultz, he had intended to offer a compromise amendment to the bill, but Walker "decoyed" him, misleading him into leaving the Senate chamber.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 17th District since a special election in 1991. He was previously a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
from 1982 through 1991.
Background
Dale Schultz was born in Madison, WisconsinMadison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
in 1953. His mother was an attorney and his father owned a pharmacy in the old Washington Hotel. Dale attended Madison Central High School and graduated from Madison West High School
Madison West High School
Madison West High School is one of four comprehensive four-year high schools in Madison, Wisconsin. It was established in 1930. Its mascot is the "Reggie the Regent," a lion, and its school colors are maize and blue...
.
In 1975, Schultz graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he played on the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at the Kohl Center, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin....
team and was member of the national champion Wisconsin Badgers Crew
Wisconsin Badgers Crew
The Wisconsin Badgers Crew is the rowing team that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Rowing at the University dates back to 1874.The women's openweight team is a NCAA Division I team...
team.
Political career
Schultz was elected to the Wisconsin State AssemblyWisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
in 1982 and by special election to the Wisconsin Senate in 1991. Schultz was narrowly elected Senate Majority leader in 2004, but lost that post when the Democrats took control of the Wisconsin Senate in 2006.
In addition to his official legislative duties, Senator Schultz is a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society
The Wisconsin Historical Society is simultaneously a private membership and a state-funded organization whose purpose is to maintain, promote and spread knowledge relating to the history of North America, with an emphasis on the state of Wisconsin and the trans-Allegheny West...
Board of Curators. He’s active with the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL), the American Legislative Exchange Council
American Legislative Exchange Council
The American Legislative Exchange Council is a politically conservative 501 non-profit Policy Organization, consisting of both state legislators and members of the private sector. ALEC's mission statement describes the organization's purpose as the advancement of free-market principles, limited...
(ALEC), and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL).
2011 Wisconsin protests
In 2011, Schultz was the only Senate Republican to vote against the Wisconsin Budget Repair BillWisconsin Budget Repair Bill
The Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill was legislation proposed by Republican Governor Scott Walker and passed by the Wisconsin Legislature to address a projected $3.6 billion budget deficit.-Legislation summary:...
which sparked the 2011 Wisconsin protests
2011 Wisconsin protests
The 2011 Wisconsin protests were a series of demonstrations in the state of Wisconsin in the United States beginning in February involving at its zenith as many as 100,000 protestors opposing the Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill. Subsequently, anti-tax activists and other conservatives, including tea...
. Several House Republicans voted against the bill as well.
According to Schultz, he had intended to offer a compromise amendment to the bill, but Walker "decoyed" him, misleading him into leaving the Senate chamber.
Family
In their spare time, Schultz and his wife Rachel own and manage their family farm, which became a Wisconsin Century Farm in 1998. Dale and Rachel have two children, Katie and Amanda. Schultz is a member of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, the Masons, and the Lions Club.External links
- Senator Dale Schultz at the Wisconsin State Legislature
- http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/09/wis-gop-strips-public-workers-bargaining-rights/
- Dale Shultz official campaign site
- 17th Senate District, Senator Schultz in the Wisconsin Blue BookWisconsin Blue BookThe Wisconsin Blue Book is a biannual publication of the Wisconsin's Legislative Reference Bureau. The Blue Book is an almanac containing information on the government, economics, demographics, geography and history of the state of Wisconsin. The book was first published in 1853...
(2005–2006)