Laura Kelly
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| Laura Kelly | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bradley University | |
| Master's | Indiana University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 24, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | New York, New York | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Laura Kelly is a Democratic member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 18th District 2005. She is currently the Senate Minority Whip.
Senator Kelly introduction |
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kelly has been appointed to these committees:
- Joint Committee on Economic Development
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
- Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services Oversight
- Judiciary
- KPERS Select, Ranking Minority Member
- Legislative Budget
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
- Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits
- Public Health and Welfare
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction
- Ways and Means, Ranking Minority Member
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kelly served on these committees:
- Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
- Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services Oversight
- Judiciary
- Joint Committee on Legislative Budget
- Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction
- Public Health and Welfare
Issues
Priority issues for Sen. Kelly include:[1]
- Education
- Lower health care costs
- Working with the public and with all levels of government for job creation
Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Kelly includes:
- A bill regarding the income tax[2]
- A bill regarding retirement pensions[3]
- A resolution supporting a U.S. laser program[4]
Proposed constitutional amendment
Proposed a constitutional amendment that would require lawmakers to put money equal to 1 percent of the state's general fund revenues in a rainy day fund whenever those tax revenues are 3 percent larger than the previous year. Those contributions then would continue until the fund equaled 7.5 percent of the state's general fund budget. [1]
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kelly was re-elected to the 18th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating James J. Zeller (R).[5] Kelly raised $219,785 for her campaign, while Zeller raised $68,185.[6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 18 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Laura Kelly (D)
| 18,009 | 58.1% | ||
| James J. Zeller (R) | 12,959 | 41.8 | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Kelly collected $219,785 in donations.[7]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Committee of Kansas | $25,000 |
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee of Kansas | $22,000 |
| Kelly, Laura J. | $10,882 |
| Carpenters Local 1445 | $2,500 |
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."[8] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Laura Kelly received a rating of 13% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[9]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Laura + Kelly + Kansas + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Laura Kelly News Feed
- Kelly queries Colyer on Medicaid proposal - Topeka Capital Journal
- Kansas Democrats seeking pay boost for state workers - Dodge City Daily Globe
- Kansas lawmakers to review state's food-stamp policy - Kansas City Star
- Topeka senators back salary adjustment - Topeka Capital Journal
- Hensley, Kelly Introduce Plan to Fund Undermarket Pay - WIBW
- Legislative panel at library tonight - Topeka Capital Journal
- Kansas legislators feel the calm before taxes, school funding and pension storm - KansasReporter
- State's proposed domestic violence contract widely criticized - Kansas.com
- Brownback has no plans to slow Medicaid overhaul -1/26/2012, 2:44 PM - Hays Daily News
External links
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Vote Kansas Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
- Laura Kelly on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dave Jackson | Kansas Senate District 18 2005–present | Succeeded by NA |
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State of Kansas Topeka (capital) |
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