Larry Powell
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Larry R. Powell is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate who represented the 39th district from 2013 until 2017.[1] A fourth generation Kansan from Kalvesta, Kansas, he was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing the 117th district, from 2001 to 2013.[2][3]
Larry Powell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Morris |
| Succeeded by | John Doll |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 117th district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Jennison |
| Succeeded by | John Ewy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1939 Kalvesta, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Myrna Powell |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Garden City |
| Alma mater | Garden City Community College Kansas State University |
| Profession | Rancher |
| Website | http://www.larrypowellforsenate.com |
He was born in Kalvesta, Kansas.[4]
Powell is anti-abortion and is an advocate of the Second Amendment. He is a supporter of local schools, family farms, and opposes tax increases.[5]
He is a Garden City rancher, and is married to Myrna Powell.[1]
Committee membership
Senator Powell serves on the following legislative committees:[1]
- 2015 Special Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Agriculture (Chair)
- Assessment and Taxation
- Clean Power Plan Implementation Study Committee
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction
- Natural Resources (Chair)
- Ways and Means
- Utilities
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Powell's 2008 campaign:[6]
- 1. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation $750
- 2. Kansas Realtors Association $500
- 3. Kansas Chamber of Commerce $500
- 4. Koch Industries $500
- 5. Kansas Medical Society $500
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External links
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