Anthony Hensley
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| Anthony Hensley | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| 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 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| 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 | ||
Contents |
Anthony Hensley is a Democratic member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 19th District 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.
Senator Hensley at the 2009 Labor Caucus |
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hensley has been appointed to these committees:
- Confirmation Oversight, Ranking Minority Member
- Confirmation Oversight, Vice Chair
- Education, Ranking Minority Member
- Interstate Cooperation, Ranking Minority Member
- KPERS Select
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security
- Joint Committee on Legislative Coordinating Council
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
- Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits
- Transportation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hensley served on these committees:
- Confirmation Oversight (vice-chair)
- Education
- Interstate Cooperation
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security
- Joint Committee on Legislative Coordinating Council
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
- Joint Committee on 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
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hensley was re-elected to the 19th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Shari Webber (R).[7] Hensley raised $129,510 for his campaign, while Webber raised $18,090.[8]
| Kansas State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Anthony Hensley (D)
| 17,436 | 64.5% | ||
| Shari Webber (R) | 9,557 | 35.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Hensley collected $129,510 in donations[9]
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."[10] 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.[11]
Recent news
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External links
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- 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
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by '' | Kansas Senate District 19 1993–present | Succeeded by NA |
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