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Tim Owens
| Tim Owens | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 8 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives | ||
| 2002 – 2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas State University (1968) | |
| J.D. | Washburn University School of Law (1974) | |
| Other | United States Army Command and General Staff College (1981) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 13, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Watertown, New York | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Christian/Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Tim Owens is a former Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 8 from 2009 to 2013. He was a Representative for the 19th district in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2002 until his election as Senator. From 1981 to 2005, he served as a council member for the Overland Park City Council, 3rd District. He is married with 2 children.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Owens served on these committees:
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
- Confirmation Oversight
- Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
- Education
- Federal and State Affairs
- Judiciary, Chair
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security
- Joint Committee on Parole Board Oversight, Chair
- Reapportionment, Chair
- Joint Committee on Special Claims against the State, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Owens served on these committees:
- Judiciary (Chair)
- Confirmation Oversight
- Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
- Education
- Federal and State Affairs
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security
- Joint Committee on Parole Board Oversight (Chair)
- Joint Committee on Special Claims against the State (Chair)
Issues
Sen. Owens's views on the issues according to his website:[1]
- A new approach to education. Education funding is important.
- Opposed to a TABOR amendment until it is "clear and well understood".
- Laws to regulate eminent domain are needed.
- Pro-life
- Supports stem cell research
- Not opposed to gun possession but has voted against concealed weapons carrying
Sen. Owens currently co-sponsored a resolution in favor of private ballot union elections.[2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Owens ran for re-election in 2012. He lost to Jim Denning in the Republican primary on August 7. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Kansas State Senate, District 8 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jim Denning |
60.3% | 4,796 |
| Tim Owens Incumbent | 39.7% | 3,161 |
| Total Votes | 7,957 | |
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Targeted
Owens is one of eight Republican incumbents that the Kansas Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee has targeted for defeat in 2012. It sees the eight incumbents as being impediments to private sector job creation and has made $1,000 donations and in-kind contributions to the Republican challengers.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Owens was elected to the 8th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Judy Macy (D).[6] Owens raised $81,979 for his campaign, while Macy raised $23,746.[7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 8 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tim Owens (R)
|
17,708 | 53.6% | ||
| Judy Macy (D) | 15,297 | 46.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Owens collected $81,979 in donations:[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $2,800 |
| Senate Republican Leadership Committee of Kansas | $2,000 |
| Hallmark Cards | $2,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $2,000 |
Scorecards
Kansas Economic Freedom Index
The Kansas Economic Freedom Index is a project of Bob Weeks, creator of the blog Voice For Liberty in Wichita. The purpose of the Index "is to identify Kansas legislators who vote in favor of economic freedom — and those who don’t."[9] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Tim Ownes received a rating of 20% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[10]
Recent news
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Tim Owens News Feed
- Monthly Archives: January 2012 - PoliticMo
- Kansas ordered to pay $389000 in fees in redistricting lawsuit - Kansas.com
- Judges order Kansas to pay redistricting attorneys' fees - Topeka Capital Journal
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External links
- Sen. Owens's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Tim Owens Issues
- ↑ SR 1828 Kansas Legislature
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official)," retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Lawrence Journal World, "Business lobby, aided by $36,000 from Koch Industries, targets eight Republican incumbents in state Senate for defeat," January 10, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ District 8 Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Tim Owens 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "Homepage," accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index," May 18, 2010
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Barbara P. Allen |
Kansas State Senate District 8 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Jim Denning (R) |
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