Keith King
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| Keith King | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $45/$99 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colorado State University | |
| Master's | Oregon State University, 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
King served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008. From 2001 to 2002 he was House Assistant Majority Leader. He then served as House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2004.
King earned his BS in Industrial Education from Colorado State University in 1970. He went on to receive his MS in Vocational Education from Oregon State University in 1976.
King was a Woodshop and Construction Technology Teacher for Moreno Valley High School from 1970 to 1972. He then worked as an Industrial Mechanics Teacher for Willamette High School from 1972 to 1976. From 1976 to 1977 he was an Industrial Mechanics Teacher for Sprague High School. He also worked as Founder/Owner of Waterbed Palace from 1977 to 2002. He has been a business owner of Office/Warehouse Buildings Purchase from 1981 to the present. He has also been an Administrator for Colorado Springs Early Colleges since 2007.
Issues
Sponsored legislation
King's sponsored legislation includes:
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [1]
Schools
King sponsored the Safer Schools Act of 2011 (House Bill 1121) in the 2011 session, along with Rep. Robert Ramirez. The bill places a ban on the hiring of non-classified public school employees who have been convicted of a felony.
The bill was amended to allow for employment of felons convicted of domestic violence, a first or second degree assault, and felony drug offenses under prescribed conditions.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, King has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Education Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Finance Committee, Colorado State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, King served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado Senate
- Education Committee, Colorado Senate
- Finance Committee, Colorado Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Colorado Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
King is not running for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012.
2008
On November 4, 2008, King was elected to the 12th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Pete Lee (D).[3]
King raised $42,810 for his campaign, while Lee raised $31,581.[4]
| Colorado State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Keith King (R)
| 29,658 | |||
| Pete Lee (D) | 23,468 | |||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Keith King's campaign in 2010 | |
| Rosenbaum, David | $200 |
| Lee, Don | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $441 |
2008
In 2008, King collected $42,810 in donations.[5]
His two largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Committee to Elect Keith King | $6,769 |
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Personal
King and his wife, Sandi, have two children.
External links
- Keith King's personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Keith King
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Keith King
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2004 2002 2000
- Keith King on Facebook
References
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| Preceded by ' | Colorado State Senate - District 12 2009–present | Succeeded by NA |
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