Anthony Hensley
| Anthony Hensley | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Kansas Senate Minority Leader | ||
| 1996 – present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives | ||
| 1977 – 1992 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Washburn University (1975) | |
| Master's | Kansas State University (1988) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 2, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Topeka, Kansas | |
| Profession | Special Education Teacher | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Anthony Hensley is a Democratic member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 19 since 1993. He has been the Minority Leader since 1996 and has also been a committeeman of the Democratic Precinct since 1976. In 1992, he was the Majority Whip. From 1977 to 1992, he was a Representative. In 1991 and 1992, he was the chairman of the 2nd District Democratic Committee and from 1981 to 1986, he was the chairman of the Shawnee County Democratic Central Committee.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hensley served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Confirmation Oversight, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Assessment and Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hensley served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Confirmation Oversight, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Kansas Security | ||||
| • Legislative Coordinating Council | ||||
| • Legislative Post Audit | ||||
| • Pensions, Investments and Benefits | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hensley served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Confirmation Oversight, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Kansas Security | ||||
| • Legislative Coordinating Council | ||||
| • Legislative Post Audit | ||||
| • Pensions, Investments and Benefits | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Issues
See: Sen. Hensley issue positions on Project Vote Smart
The Kansas Democratic Party website lists his focuses as * Education, affordable health care, tax fairness, safety, job training, fair wages, and services for the disabled and aging.[1]
Legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Hensley includes:
- A bill limiting state employee lobbying[2]
- A bill regarding election commissioners[3]
- A resolution encouraging the creation of a U.S. laser defense program[4]
- A bill to give journalists special privileges in obtaining information[5]
- A bill establishing a Kansas bioscience authority[6]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Hensley won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 19. Hensley was unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Casey W. Moore (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Kansas State Senate, District 19, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Anthony Hensley Incumbent |
58.5% | 16,543 | |
| Republican | Casey W. Moore | 41.5% | 11,756 | |
| Total Votes | 28,299 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hensley was re-elected to the 19th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Shari Webber (R).[10] Hensley raised $129,510 for his campaign, while Webber raised $18,090.[11]
| Kansas State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Anthony Hensley (D)
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17,436 | 64.5% | ||
| Shari Webber (R) | 9,557 | 35.4% | ||
Campaign donors
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2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008 Hensley collected $129,510 in donations[12]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Democratic Party | $27,075 |
| AT&T | $2,400 |
| Kansas Credit Union Association | $2,000 |
| Carpenters District Council of Kansas City & Vicinity | $2,000 |
Scorecards
Kansas Economic Freedom Index
The Kansas Economic Freedom Index is a project of Bob Weeks, creator of the blog Voice For Liberty in Wichita. The purpose of the Index "is to identify Kansas legislators who vote in favor of economic freedom — and those who don’t."[13] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Anthony Hensley received a rating of 13% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[14]
Personal
Hensley and his wife Deborah have one child.[15]
Recent news
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Anthony Hensley News Feed
- Kansas GOP state senators meeting to discuss new, compromise plan for cutting ... - The Republic
- Kan. GOP lawmakers huddle on taxes, change tactics - Albany Times Union
- Conservatives at odds over budget, taxes as wrap-up session drags on - The Kansas City Kansan
- Legislators hesitant to approve more NBAF funds - Kansas First News
- Kan. Senate panel approves $202M in NBAF bonds - San Francisco Chronicle
- Kansas legislators prepare for compromise on sales tax increase - Kansas First News
- Senate, House closer to votes on $202M for NBAF - Topeka Capital Journal
- Legislature honors Bunten, Ensley, Topeka officers - Topeka Capital Journal
- Kansas tax talks in hands of gov., top GOP leaders - Kansas.com
- Kansas ordered to pay $389000 in fees in redistricting lawsuit - Kansas.com
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External links
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Anthony Hensley on Facebook
References
- ↑ Sen. Hensley by the Kansas Democratic Party
- ↑ SB 2
- ↑ SB 210
- ↑ SR 1859
- ↑ SB 211
- ↑ SB 13
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official)," retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ District 19 Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Anthony Hensley 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "Homepage," accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index," May 18, 2010
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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