Greg Beumer (born July 10, 1954) is an American politician who served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018, representing the 33rd legislative district of Indiana as a Republican.[1]
Greg Beumer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office November 20, 2013 – November 20, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Davis |
| Succeeded by | John Prescott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1954 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathy |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Modoc, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | Ball State University University of Oklahoma (BS) |
Early life and education
editGreg Beumer was born on July 10, 1954. He attended Ball State University and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree.[2]
Career
editPrior to serving in the Indiana General Assembly, Beumer was a Randolph County commissioner.
In 2013, Beumer was elected to serve the remaining 13 months of the term of his predecessor, Bill Davis, who resigned to become executive director of the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs.[3]
During his tenure in the Indiana General Assembly, Beumer served as vice chair of the House Committee on Environmental Affairs. He also served as a member of both the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the House Committee on Financial Institutions.
During his time in office, Beumer co-authored a bill expanding screenings for Indiana newborns, as well as a bill to increase funding for Indiana public schools. Additionally, he authored a bill preventing drug testing fraud, which was signed into law in 2016.[4]
In 2016, Beumer ran unopposed in both the Republican primary in May and the general election in November.[2]
In March 2018, Beumer announced his retirement as a state representative.[5]
Political positions
editBeumer received a 100% rating from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 2018.[6]
Personal life
editBeumer resides in Modoc, Indiana. He has a wife and four children.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Greg Beumer". Indiana General Assembly. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Greg Beumer". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Indiana House newcomers begin on Organization Day". Daily Herald. Indianapolis. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Slabaugh, Seth (March 21, 2017). "Fake urine bill joked about, then sent for revision". The Star Press. Winchester, Indiana. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Retiring State Rep. Greg Beumer is honored for efforts". The News-Gazette. March 8, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Greg Beumer's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Greg Beumer's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
External links
edit- Official page at the Indiana General Assembly
- Profile from Ballotpedia
- Profile from Vote Smart
- Official account on Facebook
- Greg Beumer on Twitter
