Jim Barnett
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| Jim Barnett | |
 | |
| Kansas Senate District 17 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2001 | |
| Term in office ended October 1, 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
Contents |
Barnett recently announced his resignation from the Kansas Senate and his intention to join a Topeka medical practice. [2]
Policy Positions
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Barnett includes:
- A bill to repeal the franchise tax[3]
- A resolution to amend the No Child Left Behind Act[4]
- A resolution supporting the creation of a U.S. laser defense program[5]
- A resolution proclaiming states' rights[6]
- A resolution to establish a budget stabilization fund[7]
Committee assignments
Sen. Barnett serves on these legislative committees:[8]
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight (Vice Chair)
- Public Health and Welfare (Chair)
- Agriculture
- Financial Institutions and Insurance
- Organization, Calendar and Rules
Elections
2010
Barnett did not run for re-election on November 2, but instead ran for Jerry Moran's US House seat. Barnett lost in the August primary. [1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Barnett was re-elected to the 17th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Kitty Frank (D).[9] In 2008 Barnett raised $80,587 for his campaign, while Frank raised $9,139.[10]
| Kansas State Senate, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jim Barnett (R)
|
17,709 | 70.0% | ||
| Kitty Frank (D) | 7,579 | 30.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Barnett collected $80,587 in donations.[11]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $6,800 |
| Lincoln Village Mobile Home Park | $2,000 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $2,000 |
| Emporia Head and Neck | $2,000 |
External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
- Jim Barnett on Facebook
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Prairie Politics, Barnett resignation raises eyebrows, tempers, 13 Sept. 2010
- ↑ Barnett back to Topeka, But This time as doctor, Emporia Gazette, Sept. 14, 2010
- ↑ SB 50
- ↑ SR 1831
- ↑ SR 1859
- ↑ SR 1615
- ↑ SR 1614
- ↑ Profile from the Kansas Legislature
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ District 17 Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Jim Barnett 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gerald "Jerry" Karr |
Kansas Senate District 17 2001–October 1, 2010 |
Succeeded by Jeff Longbine |
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