Richard Proehl
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| Richard Proehl | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 21, 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas State University (1967) | |
| Master's | Kansas State University (1972) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1967-1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 6, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Emporia, Kansas | |
| Profession | Banker | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Proehl received his bachelors and masters degrees from Kansas State University and has worked in the banking industry for 35 years.
He has been active with a number of community organizations, including the Parsons Chamber of Commerce, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lions Club, Red Cross, and the American Legion.[1]
Policy Positions
Proehl 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]
Proehl's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
Has not sponsored any major legislation.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Proehl has been appointed to the following committees:
- Energy and Utilities Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Financial Institutions Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Insurance Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Pensions, Investments and Benefits Committee, Kansas State Legislature
- Transportation Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Proehl served on the following committees:
- Financial Institutions Committee, House of Representatives (Vice-Chair)
- Energy and Utilities Committee, House of Representatives
- Insurance Committee, House of Representatives
- Transportation Committee, House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Proehl won re-election to the 7th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Proehl was re-elected to the 7th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [5] He raised $16,468 for his campaign. [6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Richard Proehl (R)
| 6,899 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Proehl received $17,850 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[7]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Richard Proehl's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Oneok Inc | $750 |
| Kansans For Lifesaving Cures | $500 |
| Centurylink | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,850 |
2008
In 2008 Proehl collected $16,468 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $750 |
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $750 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $600 |
Recent news
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Richard Proehl News Feed
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7639
Email: richard.proehl@house.ks.gov
External links
- Kansas Legislature - Richard Proehl
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2006, 2008
References
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| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives District 7 2005–present | Succeeded by NA |
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