Bill Feuerborn
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| Bill Feuerborn | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| June 4, 1994 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Garnett High School | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Prior to his election, Feuerborn served on the USD 365 School Board for four years, including serving as president in 1993. He has owned his own business and been involved in the business sector for over 35 years.[1]
He has been married to his wife Lynda for 32 years. They have three children and five grandchildren.
Policy Positions
Feuerborn has been central to budget issues and legislation.
He refused to take Project Vote Smart's Political Courage Test. The test, which is administered to all candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices, asks one central question - "Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?"[2]
Sponsored legislation
Feuerborn has not sponsored any major legislation.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Feuerborn has been appointed to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Education Budget Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Special Claims Against the State Committee, Kansas State Legislature
- State Building Construction Committee, Kansas State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Feuerborn served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, House of Representatives (Ranking Member)
- Vision 2020 Committee, House of Representatives
- Education Budget Committee, House of Representatives
- Special Claims Against the State Joint Committee, State Legislature
- State Building Construction Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2010
Feuerborn won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Feuerborn was re-elected to the 5th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Cynthia "Cara" Polsley (R). [5] Feuerborn raised $29,375 for his campaign, while Polsley raised $1,672. [6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Bill Feuerborn (D)
| 5,294 | 60.6% | ||
| Cynthia Polsley (R) | 3,438 | 39.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Feuerborn received $17,075 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[7]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Feuerborn's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $750 |
| Kansans For Quality Mental Health Services | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,075 |
2008
In 2008 Feuerborn collected $29,375 in donations.[8]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $800 |
| Kansas Livestock Association | $750 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Bill + Feuerborn + Kansas + Legislature
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Bill Feuerborn News Feed
- Cedar Crest dinners under fire - McPherson Sentinel
- Kansas Immigration Law Would Authorize Illegal Workers, Bucking National Trend - International Business Times
- New food stamp rules draw more fire in Kansas - KansasReporter
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: 132-N
Phone: 785-296-7688
Email: bill.feuerborn@house.ks.gov
External links
- Kansas Legislature - Bill Feuerborn
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative Effectiveness Profile
- Campaign contributions: 1996,1998,2000,2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
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| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives District 5 1994–present | Succeeded by NA |
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