Vicki Schmidt
| Vicki Schmidt | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kansas School of Pharmacy (1978) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Pharmacist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Vicki Schmidt is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 20th District since 2005. She is the Assistant Majority Leader.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schmidt has been appointed to these committees:
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations, Vice Chair
- Ethics and Elections, Vice Chair
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight, Chair
- Joint Committee on Information Technology
- Interstate Cooperation
- KPERS Select
- Public Health and Welfare, Chair
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schmidt served on these committees:
- Ethics and Elections (Chair)
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations (Chair)
- Public Health and Welfare (vice-chair)
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
- Joint Committee on Information Technology
- Interstate Cooperation
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
Issues
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Schmidt includes:[1]
- Legislation to create the Unused Medication Act
- Legislation to lower the minimum age for blood donation
- A resolution to encourage the creation of a U.S. laser defense system[2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Targeted
Schmidt 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.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schmidt was re-elected to the 20th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Carolyn Weinhold (D).[4] Schmidt raised $145,007 for her campaign, while Weinhold raised $12,798.[5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Vicki Schmidt (R)
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21,350 | 63.4% | ||
| Carolyn Weinhold (D) | 12,315 | 36.5% | ||
Major Donors
2008
In 2008 Schmidt collected $145,007 in donations.[6]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $6,800 |
| Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | $3,000 |
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry | $2,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $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."[7] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Vicki Schmidt received a rating of 13% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[8]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Vicki + Schmidt + Kansas + Legislature
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Vicki Schmidt News Feed
- Some Kansas lawmakers refuse overtime pay - Kansas Watchdog
- Some legislators giving up overtime pay - Topeka Capital Journal
- Letter: Kansas wasting money while trampling rights - Topeka Capital Journal
- Budget debate extends session - Ottawaherald.com
- $4 million conference taught IRS employees how to be 'direct,' 'honest,' 'open ... - Daily Caller
- Some legislators waive pay for overtime session - Hutchinson News
- Foolishness In The Budget - Topeka Capital Journal (blog)
- House passes liquor bill with art tastings allowance - Topeka Capital Journal
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External links
- Sen. Schmidt's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
- Vicki Schmidt on Facebook
References
- ↑ Vicki Schmidt legislative highlights
- ↑ SR 1859
- ↑ 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 20 Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Vicki Schmidt 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "Homepage," accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index," May 18, 2010
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| Preceded by Lynn Jenkins |
Kansas Senate District 20 2005–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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