David Haley
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| David Haley | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2008 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas State House of Representatives District 34 | ||
| January 1995 to December 2000 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Morehouse College | |
| J.D. | Howard University Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Public Affairs Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Haley is a legislator.
Haley is a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, and of Howard University Law School in Washington, D.C.
Policy Positions
Where David Haley stands on some of the issues (according to his website)[1]:
- Fiscally conservative
- Stronger penalties for animal cruelty
- Campaign finance reform
Haleys most recent proposed legislation includes:
- Two bills relating to crime and punishment[2]
- A bill requiring a paper trail for electronic voting[3]
- A bill to abolish the death penalty[4]
- A bill proposing the President be elected by popular vote[5]
See also: Sen. Haley on the issues from Project Vote Smart
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Haley has been appointed to these committees:
- Joint Committee on Children's Issues
- Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
- Judiciary, Ranking Minority Member
- Joint Committee on Parole Board Oversight
- Public Health and Welfare, Ranking Minority Member
- Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Haley served on these committees:
- Judiciary
- Public Health and Welfare
- Joint Committee on Children's Issues
- Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
- Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Haley was re-elected to the 4th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate with no opposition.[6] Haley raised $30,304 for his campaign.[7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 4 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 David Haley (D)
| 18,875 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Haley collected $30,304 in donations.[8]:
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Committee of Kansas | $2,500 |
| Kansas Trial Lawyers Association | $1,500 |
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $1,000 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 533 | $1,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term David + Haley + Kansas + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
David Haley News Feed
- Legislators show little interest in bill legalizing medical use of marijuana - Lawrence Journal World
- GUEST EDITORIAL: Small Business Development Act to level playing field - Kansas City Kansan (blog)
- Brownback: Kansas in transition to low tax state - KansasReporter
- KCTV 5Supporters of medical marijuana bill rally outside statehouse - KCTV Kansas City
- King celebration held in new venue - Topeka Capital Journal
- Super Pacs sway GOP - Albany Times Union
- Gingrich Uses Romney Endorsements to Paint Him as Insider's Pick - BusinessWeek
- Governor Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - WIBW
- Gingrich Insurgency Tests Party's Old Guard - New York Times (blog)
- Television movies for the week of Jan. 15 - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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."[1] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
David Haley received a rating of 20% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[2]
Personal
Haley is married with 3 children.
External links
- David Haley's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- David Haley on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
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