Bob Burns (Arizona politician)
| Robert "Bob" Burns | |
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| Arizona Corporation Commissioner | |
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Assumed office January 2013 |
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| President of the Arizona Senate | |
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In office 2009–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Tim Bee |
| Succeeded by | Russell Pearce |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 9th district |
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In office 2003–2011 |
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May 26, 1938 Rolfe, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Gayle Burns |
| Profession | Businessman |
Robert Burns (born May 26, 1938) is a politician from Arizona who previously served as the President of the Arizona State Senate. Burns is a Republican who was elected from District 9 and resides in Peoria. Burns also served as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Burns played a key role in the development of the Arizona Telemedicine Council, initiating the legislation that created it, and serving as the first co-chairman of the council.
In 2012 Burns was elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission. He ran for reelection in 2016, winning the Republican primary on August 30, 2016.
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