Louis Molepske, Jr.
Louis Molepske, Jr. (b. January 6, 1974) is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 71st District from 2003 to 2013.
Biography
Molepske's professional experience includes working as a private attorney. He has previously served as special prosecutor for the District Attorney's Office of Portage County, mayoral assistant for the City of Stevens Point, and assistant city attorney for Stevens Point.
He has been on the Board of Advisors, College of * Natural Resources Committee, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Board Member for Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters, and a member of Izaak Walton League, Portage County Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Protage County Bar Association, and the Lawyers Legislative Action Network.[1]
When asked his legislative priorities he stated, "Lower the cost of Healthcare, Insure more Wisconsinites for basic Health * Insurance Committee, Promote the econcomy, alternative energy."[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Molepske served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Colleges and Universities Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Jobs, the Economy and Small Business Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Molepske served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Fish and Wildlife Committee
- Insurance Committee (Vice Chair)
- Jobs, the Economy and Small Business Committee (Chair)
- Natural Resources Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Molepske ran for re-election to Wisconsin State Assembly District 71. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election. He is opposed by Republican Bob Scovill in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 71 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Louis Molepske, Jr. (D)
|
12,328 | |||
| Bob Scovill (R) | 9,292 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 71 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Louis John Molepske, Jr. (D)
|
3,600 | 99.89% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-135 College savings program and college tuition and expenses program: income tax deduction may be claimed by divorced or legally separated parent of child; total annual deduction for parents set
- AB-190 Bill drafting requests that did not result in introduced legislation: if certain persons disclose a draft to a third party, the draft becomes a public record
- AB-355 Deer hunting with bow and arrow and license issued during open deer bow hunting season: three day waiting period repealed
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Representative Molepske's campaign
- Representative Molepske's website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Louis Molepske, Jr.
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Molepske's Freedom Speaks profile
- Representative Molepske's facebook
- Representative Molepske's LinkedIn
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Katrina Shankland (D) |
