Tom Holland
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| Tom Holland | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Minority Whip | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2008 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Indiana University | |
| Master's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 23, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Indianapolis | |
| Profession | Owner, Holland Technologies, Inc. | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Tom Holland (b. July 23, 1961) is a Democratic member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 3rd District since 2009. He was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 2003-2008. Currently, he is the Minority Caucus Chair. On February 17, 2010, Holland announced that he would be running for governor of Kansas.[1] He was defeated by Sam Brownback in the general election.
Holland has been the owner and president of Holland Technologies, Incorporated since 1994. He founded the company in 1992. Holland Technologies, Inc. is an an Information Technology consulting and professional services firm providing IT project management, software development and network engineering services for its customers.
Holland graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1982. He went on to the University of Minnesota and earned a Masters of Business Administration in August, 1987.
Policy Positions
Senator Holland's issue positions according to his campaign website:[2]
- Help Kansas economy by encouraging small businesses
- Crack down on illegal immigration
- Public education funding.
- Inexpensive healthcare
- Renewable and nuclear energy policy
- Property taxes should be reduced
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holland has been appointed to these committees:
- Assessment and Taxation, Ranking Minority Member
- Commerce, Ranking Minority Member
- Financial Institutions and Insurance, Ranking Minority Member
- Joint Committee on Information Technology
- Interstate Cooperation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Holland served on these committees:
- Assessment and Taxation
- Commerce
- Joint Committee on Economic Development
- Financial Institutions and Insurance
- Joint Committee on Information Technology
- Interstate Cooperation
Medicaid
On the campaign trail, Tom Holland reacts to news that Medicaid legislation may provide $50 million windfall for Kansas budget.[3]
Elections
2010
Holland was defeated by Sam Brownback (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
Holland was unopposed in the August 3 primary.
Oct. 7, 2010 debate
In the gubernatorial debate on October 7, 2010 on KWCH all four candidates for Kansas governor said they’re against the statewide smoking ban and the hypocrisy of exempting the state-owned casinos from the ban.
Holland said:
- In the legislature, I voted against the statewide smoking ban. I believe these issues are best left to local control, local units of government.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Holland was elected to the 3rd District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Roger C. Pine (R) and Patrick Wilbur (L).[5] Holland raised $190,461 for his campaign, while Pine raised $100,094 and Wilbur raised $5,085.[6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Tom Holland (D)
| 18,896 | 48.4% | ||
| Roger C. Pine (R) | 17,998 | 46.1 | ||
| Patrick Wilbur (L) | 2,130 | 5.4% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Holland collected $190,461 in donations.[7]:
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Democratic Party | $59,163 |
| Holland, Tom and Barbara | $30,000 |
| Senate Democratic Committee of Kansas | $5,817 |
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee of Kansas | $2,421 |
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
Tom Holland received a rating of 0% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index. Holland's score of 0 was the lowest of any senator.[9]
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Tom Holland News Feed
- Economist Laffer offers guidance to Kansas Senate - Kansas City Star
- Family of Cainan Shutt urge passage of bill making K-10 safety corridor - Lawrence Journal World
- Legislators answers questions - Leavenworth Times
- Kansas legislators feel the calm before taxes, school funding and pension storm - KansasReporter
- Taxes, budget, education are critical issues in 2012 Kansas Legislature - Kansas.com
- Governor's Agriculture Secretary blasts Kansas Bioscience Authority board; KBA ... - Kansas.com (blog)
- A Balancing Act - KC Community News
- Senate panel starts Kan. tax study with questions - BusinessWeek
- Editor's Notebook: tax rate cut surges, Barresi believes, Reynolds responds - Tulsa Today (blog)
- The latest GOP assault on the 99 percent - Salon
Personal
Holland is married to Barbara. Together they have four children: Thomas, Derek, Brandon and Louisa.
External links
- Tom Holland's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Tom Holland on Facebook
- Tom Holland on Twitter
- Tom Holland on Flickr
- Tom Holland on LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
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| Preceded by Roger C. Pine | Kansas Senate District 3 2009–present | Succeeded by NA |
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