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Steve B. Montenegro
Arizona House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent
In office
2009-Present
Term ends
January 10, 2013
Years in position 3
PartyRepublican
Leadership
Speaker Pro Tempore, Arizona State House of Representatives
2010-present
Compensation
Base salary$24,000/year
Per diem$35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter.
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected2008
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limitsFour consecutive terms
Education
Associate'sLogos Christian University
Personal
ProfessionTeacher
Websites
Office website
Personal website

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Steve B. Montenegro is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 12th District since 2009 and currently serving as State House Speaker Pro Tempore.

Montenegro earned his AA in Theology from Logos Christian University. He went on to receive his BS in Political Science from Arizona State University in 2004.

Montenegro has worked as constituent caseworker for United States Representative Trent Franks. He has also been employed as a teacher for both Superior School and Arizona Charter Academy.

Issues

Montenegro 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.[1]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Montenegro has been appointed to these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Montenegro served on these committees:

Sponsored legislation

Montenegro's sponsored bills include:

  • HB 2127 - legislators; voting required; salary loss
  • HB 2130 - campaign finance reports; penalty
  • HB 2400 - partial-birth abortions; definition
  • HB 2426 - enhanced driver licenses; prohibition

For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.

Elections

2010

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2010

Montenegro won re-election to the 12th district seat in 2010. He and Jerry Weiers were unopposed in the August 24 primary election. They defeated Democrat Angela Cotera and Green Party candidate Justin Dahl in the November 2 general election.[2]

Arizona House of Representatives, District 12 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Steve Montenegro (R) 36,623
Jerry Weiers (R) 35,724
Angela Cotera (D) 30,543
Justin Dahl (G) 6,762

2008

On November 4, 2008, Montenegro and Jerry Weiers were elected to the 12th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponents Eve Nuñez (D), David Scanlon (D), and Celeste M. Castorena (Green).[3]

Montenegro raised $100,141 for the campaign, Weiers raised $72,878, Nuñez raised $40,312, Scanlon raised $41,887, and Castorena raised $59,727.[4]

Arizona State House, District 12 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Jerry Weiers (R) 55,861
Steve Montenegro (R) 52,819
Eve Nuñez (D) 36,669
David Scanlon (D) 36,669
Celeste M. Castorena (Green) 36,669

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Montenegro raised $55,988 in contributions. [5]

His largest contributor was the Arizona Association of Realtors, which donated $1,500 to his campaign.

2008

Below are Montenegro's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]

Contributor 2008 total
Public Fund $96,908
Lynda Cannon $130
Lane Franks $130
Fran Hall $130
Layla Ressler $130

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References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Montenegro Issue Positions
  2. ↑ General election results
  3. ↑ 2008 general election results, Arizona
  4. ↑ Arizona House spending, 2008
  5. ↑ 2010 contributions
  6. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
Political offices
Preceded by
- 		Arizona State House District 12
2009–present 		Succeeded by
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v • d • e
Republican majority Current members of the Arizona House of Representatives
House Speaker: Andy Tobin (R) • House Majority Leader: Steve Court (R) • House Minority Leader: Chad Campbell (D)
   
  1. Heather Carter (R)
  2. David Smith (R)
  3. Michelle Ugenti (R)
  4. John Kavanagh (R)
  5. Debbie Lesko (R)
  6. Rick Gray (R)
  7. Kimberly Yee (R)
  8. Jim Weiers (R)
  9. Kate Brophy McGee (R)
  10. Eric Meyer (D)
  11. Jerry Weiers (R)
  12. Steve B. Montenegro (R)
Democratic (19) • Republican (39) • Independent (1) • Arizona State Senate • Arizona House of Representatives
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