Roger Reitz
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| Roger Reitz | |
 | |
| Kansas Senate District 22 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Physician |
| Website | Senate site |
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Roger Reitz is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 22nd District since 2005. He was previously a Representative on the Kansas House of Representatives from 2002 to 2004. He has also served as the Mayor/Commissioner of the Manhattan City Comission and the President and member of the Unified School District 383 School Board.
Policy Positions
Sen. Reitz's website lists his major commitments as: Education, Economic Development, Energy policies, Health care, Fiscal responsibility, and Public service.[1]
See also: Roger Reitz's issue positions on Project Vote Smart
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Reitz includes:
- A resolution to create a budget stabilization fund[2]
- An act against discrimination based on sexual orientation[3]
- A bill regarding elections and campaign finance limitations[4], as well as numerous other bills regarding elections
- A bill limiting who can sell or distribute alcoholic beverages[5]
Committee assignments
Sen. Reitz serves on these legislative committees:[6]
- Local Government (chair)
- Federal and State Affairs (vice-chair)
- Joint Committee on Children's Issues
- Commerce
- Joint Committee on Energy and Environmental Policy
- Ethics and Elections
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
- Utilities
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Reitz was re-elected to the 22nd District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Rusty Wilson (D).[7] Reitz raised $82,578 for his campaign, while Wilson raised $168,758.[8]
| Kansas State Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Roger Reitz (R)
| 12,761 | 50.0% | ||
| Rusty Wilson (D) | 12,737 | 49.9% | ||
Campaign Donors
2008
In 2008 Reitz collected $82,578 in donations.[9]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $18,800 |
| Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | $3,000 |
| Senator Reitz | $2,884 |
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
External links
- Sen. Reitz's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
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| Preceded by Lana Oleen | Kansas Senate District 22 2005–present | Succeeded by NA |
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