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Lee SchoenbeckREPRepublican State Senator, District 5
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Lee Anton Schoenbeck (born May 14, 1958) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the South Dakota Senate from the 5th district. He is the President Pro Tempore of the South Dakota Senate. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Law School, University of South Dakota
JD
1984
Augustana College
BA
1976 - 1980
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
President Pro Tempore
South Dakota State Senate
2021 - Current
Representative
South Dakota State House of Representatives
2014 - 2017
Former President Pro Tempore
South Dakota State Senate
2005 - 2006
State Attorney
Day County
1984 - 1988
General Counsel
Dakotah Incorporated
1985 - Current
Practicing Attorney
Schoenbeck Law
1984 - Current
Legislative Aide
Senator Jim Abdnor
1981
Field Staff
Abdnor for Senate
1980
Guest Lecturer
University of South Dakota
Other Experience1 - 17 of 17
Member
National Rifle Association
Current
Member
Holy Name Parish
Current
Chairman
Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota
Former Board Member
Lake Area Technical Institute Foundation
Former Chair
United Way
Member
Ducks Unlimited
Member
Knights of Columbus
Member
Izaak Walton League
Member
South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Member
American Trail Lawyers
Former Member
Transportation Committee, South Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Retirement Laws Committee, South Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Legislative Procedure Committee, South Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Electric Services in an Annexed Area, South Dakota State Senate
Former Vice Chair
Commerce and Energy Committee, South Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Commerce and Energy Committee, South Dakota State Senate