Mike Petersen
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| Mike Petersen | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 28 | ||
| 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 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Mike Peterson is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 28th District since 2005.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Petersen has been appointed to these committees:
- Joint Committee on Energy and Environmental Policy
- Ethics and Elections
- Joint Committee on Information Technology, Vice Chair
- Reapportionment
- Transportation
- Utilities, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Petersen served on these committees:
Issues
Sen. Petersen does not have a website where he posts his issue positions.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Petersen includes:[1]
- A resolution regarding the right to bear arms[2]
- An amendment to have supreme court justices' appointments subject to consent of the senate.[3]
- A resolution to create a budget stabilization fund[4]
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Petersen was re-elected to the 28th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Shala Perez (D). [5] Petersen raised $93,577 for his campaign, while Perez raised $54,603. [6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Mike Petersen (R)
| 9,408 | 54.1% | ||
| Shala Perez (D) | 7,957 | 45.8% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Petersen collected $93,577 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $16,800 |
| 4th District Republican Central Committee | $2,500 |
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry | $2,000 |
| Kansas Credit Union Association | $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."[8] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Mike Petersen received a rating of 80% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[9]
Recent news
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Mike Petersen News Feed
- Senate passes Congress map derided by state GOP - El Dorado Times
- Area's new casino plans a test run with real money - Kansas City Star
- People on the Move - REjournals.com
- People on the Move - REjournals.com
External links
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008
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