Brett Geymann

{{Short description|American politician}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Brett Geymann  | state_house = Louisiana | district = 35th | term_start = January 19, 2021 | predecessor = Stephen Dwight | successor =  | birth_date =  | birth_place =  | party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] | education = [[McNeese State University]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]]) }}

'''Brett F. Geymann''' is an American politician serving as a member of the [[Louisiana House of Representatives]] from the 35th district.

==Political career== Geymann first served in the Louisiana House from 2004 to 2016, after which he was term-limited.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kamvouris |first=Joanna |date=2021-01-19 |title=Louisiana House District 35 special elections cancelled, Rep Brett Geymann to be Sworn In |url=https://stateandfed.com/legislative-issues/louisiana-house-district-35-special-elections-cancelled-rep-brett-geymann-to-be-sworn-in/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217025900/https://stateandfed.com/legislative-issues/louisiana-house-district-35-special-elections-cancelled-rep-brett-geymann-to-be-sworn-in/ |archive-date=2024-02-17 |access-date=2024-02-17 |work=Lobby Comply |language=en-US}}</ref> He returned to office in 2021 after the resignation of [[Stephen Dwight]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-14 |title=Brett Geymann elected to Louisiana state House after special election is canceled |url=https://news.ballotpedia.org/2021/01/14/brett-geymann-elected-to-louisiana-state-house-after-special-election-is-canceled/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |publisher=Ballotpedia News}}</ref>

===Legislative Actions=== Geymann has introduced measures to reform state budget practices and addressing local issues such as escaped crawfish from cultivation ponds. His legislative record includes strong stances on abortion, education, and business-related policies.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kaplan |first=Esther |title=Behind the wave of state abortion bans, there are a lot of men |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/male-lawmakers-drove-trigger-law-abortion-bans-for-women-chart-2022-5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519195557/https://www.businessinsider.com/male-lawmakers-drove-trigger-law-abortion-bans-for-women-chart-2022-5 |archive-date=2023-05-19 |access-date=2024-02-18 |work=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>

Other bills supported by Geymann focus on fiscal responsibility, conservative policies, wildlife management and state budget practices.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Skree |first=Elizabeth |date=2014-05-05 |title=Bill to Protect Louisiana's Coastal Fund Passes House |url=https://www.edf.org/media/bill-protect-louisianas-coastal-fund-passes-house |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217025903/https://www.edf.org/media/bill-protect-louisianas-coastal-fund-passes-house |archive-date=2024-02-17 |access-date=2024-02-17 |work=Environmental Defense Fund |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Finn |first=James |date=2023-06-07 |title=What to know about Louisiana's budget before the last day of the legislative session |url=https://www.nola.com/news/politics/legislature/what-to-know-about-louisianas-budget-fight-as-session-ends/article_d90edee0-0559-11ee-bc2d-1b1c4ba88539.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217025911/https://www.nola.com/news/politics/legislature/what-to-know-about-louisianas-budget-fight-as-session-ends/article_d90edee0-0559-11ee-bc2d-1b1c4ba88539.html |archive-date=2024-02-17 |access-date=2024-02-17 |work=NOLA |language=en}}</ref>

==Political positions== Geymann has been a vocal opponent of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bridges |first=Tyler |date=2023-05-18 |title=The return of a Fiscal Hawk: Brett Geymann is back in the House and wants to cut spending |url=https://www.nola.com/news/politics/brett-geymann-is-back-in-the-house-and-wants-to-cut-spending/article_7f97a12a-f5b5-11ed-abf0-2bc6aa031c5c.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217025904/https://www.nola.com/news/politics/brett-geymann-is-back-in-the-house-and-wants-to-cut-spending/article_7f97a12a-f5b5-11ed-abf0-2bc6aa031c5c.html |archive-date=2024-02-17 |access-date=2024-02-17 |work=NOLA |language=en}}</ref>

==Election history== Geymann's political career includes a failed bid for [[Louisiana's 3rd congressional district]] in 2016<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hilburn |first=Greg |title=Republican Brett Geymann will run for 3rd District seat |url=https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/03/01/republican-brett-geymann-run-3rd-district-seat/81180442/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217025858/https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/03/01/republican-brett-geymann-run-3rd-district-seat/81180442/ |archive-date=2024-02-17 |access-date=2024-02-17 |work=The News Star |language=en-US}}</ref> and an unsuccessful attempt for a [[Louisiana State Senate|state Senate]] seat in 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-06-26 |title=Former State Rep. Brett Geymann announces bid for Senate District 30 |url=https://www.kalb.com/content/news/Former-State-Rep-Brett-Geymann-announces-bid-for-Senate-District-30-511816211.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217025859/https://www.kalb.com/content/news/Former-State-Rep-Brett-Geymann-announces-bid-for-Senate-District-30-511816211.html |archive-date=2024-02-17 |access-date=2024-02-17 |work=KALB |language=en}}</ref> Geymann currently serves in the Louisiana House of Representatives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brett Geymann's Profile |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Brett_Geymann |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217025858/https://ballotpedia.org/Brett_Geymann |archive-date=2024-02-17 |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Ballotpedia |publisher=Ballotpedia}}</ref>

==External links== * [https://house.louisiana.gov/h_reps/members?ID=35 Brett Geymann's Profile] at the Louisiana House of Representatives

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