Jason Watkins

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Jason Watkins
Kansas House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent
Assumed office 2005
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Republican
Profession	Businessman
Website	Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 105th district. He has served since 2005.

Issue positions

Watkin's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available.

In the test he listed his legislative priorities:^[1]

Kansas needs to cut spending in order to create a better and more fair tax environment for families and businesses. We must also overhaul the current budget system and process. Legislators need to vote on the entire budget not just new increases. Kansas law should recognize dyslexia as a learning disorder and provide special education services to children with dyslexia.

Committee membership

• Appropriations Committee, House of Representatives (Vice-Chair)
• General Government Budget Committee, House of Representatives (Chair)
• Judiciary Committee, House of Representatives

Sponsored legislation

• H 2202 Enforcement of laws concerning unlawful immigration. 02/03/2009
• H 2206 Amendments to late term and partial birth abortion law. 03/05/2009^[2]

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Watkin's 2008 campaign:^[3]

• 1. Kansas Assoc of Realtors $1,000
• 2. Kansas Bankers Assoc $1,000
• 3. Associated General Contractors $800
• 4. Kansas Medical Society $750
• 5. Kansas Livestock Assoc $750

Contact information

Capitol Office Room: 135-N Phone: 785-296-1769 Email: jason.watkins@house.ks.gov

External links

• Official Website
• Kansas Legislature - Jason Watkins
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Kansas Votes profile
• State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
• Campaign contributions: 2008

References

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