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Paul Davis, Kansas Representative
| Paul Davis | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 46 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| House Minority Leader | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kansas (1995) | |
| J.D. | Washburn University School of Law (1997) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 12, 1972 | |
| Place of birth | Woodland, California | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | United Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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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 Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, 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
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Printing | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Legislative Coordinating Council | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Calendar and Printing | ||||
Elections
2012
Davis won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 46. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
2010
Davis won re-election to the 46th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Davis was re-elected to the 46th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [7] He raised $29,074 for his campaign. [8]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 46 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Paul Davis (D)
|
8,920 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Davis received $62,562 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[9]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Paul Davis, Kansas Representative's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Barry Energy | $1,000 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Astrazeneca | $1,000 |
| Oneok Inc | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $62,562 |
2008
In 2008 Davis collected $29,074 in donations.[10]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $750 |
| Kansas National Education Association | $750 |
| Altria | $550 |
| Fincher, Douglas C. | $500 |
Recent news
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- Davis's staffer chided for tweets - The Legal Record
- Ray Merrick: Speaking for the outsiders - Kansas City Star
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts - The Kansas City Kansan
- Oklahoma Schools Lacked Consistent Tornado Shelter Rules - Huffington Post
- Moore, Okla., Residents Come To Grips With Tornado's Destruction As Search ... - Huffington Post
- 10 new barbecue and grilling cookbooks - News & Observer
- Obama On Oklahoma Tornado 2013: America Will Stand 'With Our Fellow ... - Huffington Post
- Trenda Purcell, Oklahoma Mom, Reunites With 8-Year-Old Son After Tornado ... - Huffington Post
- Fantasy daily notes for May 22 - ESPN
- Oklahoma Tornado Caused By Jason Collins Being Gay Claims Westboro ... - Huffington Post UK
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External links
- Kansas Legislature - Paul Davis
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Paul Davis Biography
- ↑ Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 National Political Awareness Test
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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