Tony Staskunas

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Tony Staskunas is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 15th District since 1996. He is currently the Speaker Pro Tempore.

An attorney by trade, Staskunas is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, West Allis/West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, West Allis/West Milwaukee Community Alliance Against Drugs, and a volunteer attorney for West Allis/West Milwaukee Crimestoppers.[1]

Issue positions

Staskunas did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]

Committee membership

  • Criminal Justice
  • Rules
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Public Safety (Chair)
  • Personal Privacy
  • Subcommittee on AB 171 Unlawful use of Global Position Device
  • Assembly Organization
  • Joint Legislative Council

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009:[3]

  • AB-17 Ignition interlock device: judge required to order for second OWI and certain prohibited BAC offense; penalty for tampering with device modified; eliminates option to immobilize or seize vehicle
  • AB-179 Medical malpractice: notice requirement and liability limits revised re civil actions against local governments, political corporations, volunteer fire companies, and their officers, agents, or employees, and state officers
  • AB-186 Salvinorin A (from the plant Salvia divinorum): manufacture, distribution, or delivery intended for human consumption prohibited; fine and exception provisions
  • AB-346 OWI first offense penalties for certain BAC and presence of restricted controlled substance in the blood revised

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Staskunas' 2008 campaign:[4]

  • 1. Electrical Workers $500
  • 2. Assembly Democratic Campaign Cmte $500
  • 3. WI Laborers District Council $500
  • 4. WI Education Assoc Council $500
  • 5. American Federal of Teachers $500

External links

References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Staskunas
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Staskunas Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by Tony Staskunas
  4. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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