Larry Powell (Kansas politician)
Larry Powell | |
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| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Morris |
| Succeeded by | John Doll |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 117th district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | John Ewy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1939 Kalvesta, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Myrna Powell |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Garden City |
| Alma mater | Garden City Community College Kansas State University |
| Profession | Rancher |
| Website | http://www.larrypowellforsenate.com |
Larry Powell is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 39th district from 2013 until 2017.[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 to 2013.[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[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "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. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. 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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