Paul Davis, Kansas Representative

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Paul Davis
Kansas House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent
Assumed office 2003
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Democrat
Profession	Attorney
Website	Paul Davis

Paul Davis is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 46th district. He has served since 2003 and is currently the Minority Leader.

Davis has a BA from the University of Kansas and a JD from Washburn University. Since 2003 he was worked as an attorney for Attorney, Skepnek, Fagan, Meyer and Davis, PA. Prior he worked for the Legislative and Ethics Counsel of the Kansas Bar Association and as Assistant Director of Government Affairs, Kansas Insurance Department.^[1]

He is a member of the Lawrence Rotary Club, Health Care Access Incorporated, and the Kansas Bar Association.

Policy Positions

Davis' answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 National Political Awareness Test are available.

In the test Davis listed his legislative priorities as "Comprehensive energy policy that focuses on wind development and other renewable sources, Health care reform that improves the accessibility and affordability of health insurance, Tax reform that closes loopholes and provides a more fair tax structure."^[2]

Sponsored legislation

• H 2218 Healthy workplace act; abusive workplace environments. 02/04/2009
• H 5003 Kansas constitutional amendment; equal rights; no discrimination based on sex. 01/23/2009
• H 5007 Joint session for hearing message of supreme court. 02/13/2009
• H 5014 Expanded rail service; Kansas City to Fort Worth, Texas; congratulating Kansas Department of Transportation and others; urging action. 03/17/2009^[3]

Committee assignments

• Legislative Budget Committee, House of Representatives (Ranking Member)
• Calendar and Printing Committee, House of Representatives

Elections

2010

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Davis is running for re-election to the 46th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election takes place on November 2, 2010.

2008

On November 4, 2008, Davis was re-elected to the 46th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. ^[4] He raised $29,074 for his campaign. ^[5]

Kansas House of Representatives, District 46
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Paul Davis (D)		8,920	100%

Campaign donors

In 2008 Davis collected $29,074 in donations.^[6]

Four of his largest contributors were:

Donor	Amount
Kansans for Lifesaving Cures	$750
Kansas National Education Association	$750
Altria	$550
Fincher, Douglas C.	$500

Contact information

Capitol Office Room: 281-W Phone: 785-296-7630 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              785-296-7630      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              785-296-7630      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: paul.davis@house.ks.gov

External links

• Kansas Legislature - Paul Davis
• Project Vote Smart bio
• Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
• Kansas Votes profile
• Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Kansas House of Representatives District 46 2003–present	Succeeded by NA

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