Dennis Pyle
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| Dennis Pyle | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2008 | |
| First elected | 2005 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives District 49 | ||
| 2001-2003 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 2, 1961 | |
| Profession | Grain/Cattle Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Dennis Pyle (b. April 2, 1961) is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 1st District since 2005. He was a Kansas Representative for the 49th District from 2001 to 2003.
Pyle is a life-long fourth generation Kansas grain and cattle farmer.
Pyle attended Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, NE.
Policy Positions
Pyle's sponsored bills include:
- A bill promoting trade between Kansas and Taiwan.[1]
- A bill regarding income tax credit for some property taxes.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pyle has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture
- Assessment and Taxation
- Joint Committee on Children's Issues
- Joint Committee on Special Claims against the State
- Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations
- Utilities
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pyle served on these committees:
- Agriculture
- Ethics and Elections
- Federal and State Affairs
- Joint Committee on Special Claims against the State
- Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pyle was re-elected to the 1st District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Galen Weiland (D).[3] Pyle raised $105,794 for his campaign, while Weiland raised $19,210.[4]
| Kansas State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dennis Pyle (R)
| 19,253 | 63.6% | ||
| Galen Weiland (D) | 11,017 | 36.4% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Pyle collected $105,794 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $6,800 |
| Brown County Republican Central Committee | $3,490 |
| State of Kansas Department of Administration | $2,353 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $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."[6] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Dennis Pyle received a rating of 87% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[7]
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Personal
Dennis is married to Jennifer Pyle. Together they have six children: Kristen, Kathleen, Karen, Kourtney, Kimberly and Kellie.
External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- State Surge profile: Legislative action information
- Dennis Pyle on Facebook
- Dennis Pyle on Twitter
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
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