Larry Powell (Kansas politician)
| Larry Powell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 39th district | |
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Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Morris |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 117th district | |
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In office 2001–2012 | |
| Succeeded by | John Ewy |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 17, 1939 Kalvesta, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Myrna Powell |
| Residence | Garden City, Kansas |
| Alma mater |
Garden City Community College Kansas State University |
| Profession | Rancher |
| Website | http://www.larrypowellforsenate.com |
Larry Powell is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, who has represented the 39th district since 2013.[1] He is a fourth generation Kansan, from Kalvesta, Kansas, and was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing the 117th district, from 2001-2012.[2][3] Powell's identifies as anti-abortion and is an advocate of the Second Amendment. He is a supporter of local schools, family farms, and opposes tax increases.[4]
He is a Garden City rancher, and is married to Myrna Powell.[1]
Committee membership
Senator Powell serves on the following legislative committees:[1]
- 2015 Special Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Agriculture (Chair)
- Assessment and Taxation
- Clean Power Plan Implementation Study Committee
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction
- Natural Resources (Chair)
- Ways and Means
- Utilities
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Powell's 2008 campaign:[5]
- 1. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation $750
- 2. Kansas Realtors Association $500
- 3. Kansas Chamber of Commerce $500
- 4. Koch Industries $500
- 5. Kansas Medical Society $500
References
- 1 2 3 "Senator Larry Powell". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ "Conservative Leader". Larry Powell for Senate. Powell for Senate. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ "Representative Larry Powell". Kansas Legislature, 2011-2012 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ "Meet Larry". Larry Powell for Senate. Powell for Senate. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links
- Kansas House - Larry Powell
- Kansas Senate - Larry Powell
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
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