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Steve Butz
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen F. Butz (born February 28, 1959) is a Democratic member of the Missouri General Assembly representing the State's 81st House district.
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Butz is the president of Crawford-Butz Insurance Agency and a manager of Eagle Hurst Ranch in Steelville.[1]
Butz first ran for office in 2016 against incumbent Fred Wessels.[2] Butz was elected unopposed on 6 November 2018 from the platform of Democratic Party.[3] He was unopposed in 2020, and defeated primary challenger Bill Stephens in 2022.[2]
Political views
Butz opposes abortion but does not support legislation banning abortion without exceptions for rape or incest.[4]
Butz has supported state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.[5] In 2024, Butz requested Mike Parson to place Missouri Highway Patrol on St. Louis highways.[6]
In 2025, Butz challenged Republican efforts to weaken paid sick leave provisions,[7] and make cuts to income tax.[8]
Butz supports school choice and gave preliminary approval for a bill to transfer money from St. Louis Public Schools to charter schools. He ultimately voted against the bill because he was not allowed time to speak in session.[4] In 2024, Butz was one of three Democrats to vote in favor of a bill to expand a state credit program for private school tuition, which also expanded charter schools to Columbia, Missouri.[9]
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