Jim Barnett
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Jim Barnett is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 17th District since 2001. He was a member of the Unified School District from 1991 to 1999 and in 2003. He served as the Board's president from 1993 to 1997 and in 2003.
Issue positions
Committee assignments
Sen. Barnett serves on these legislative committees:[1]
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight (chair)
- Public Health and Welfare (chair)
- Agriculture
- Financial Institutions and Insurance
- Organization, Calendar and Rules
Sponsored legislation
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Barnett includes:
- A bill to repeal the franchise tax[2]
- A resolution to amend the No Child Left Behind Act[3]
- A resolution supporting the creation of a U.S. laser defense program[4]
- A resolution proclaiming states' rights[5]
- A resolution to establish a budget stabilization fund[6]
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Barnett's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:[7]
- Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee, Lincoln Village Mobile Home Park, Kansas Medical Society, Emporia Head and Neck, Kansas Optometric Association, Kansas Bankers Association
Health care and financial, insurance and real estate companies were his largest donor groups.
External links
- Kansas Senate
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Follow the Money campaign contributions
References
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