Derek Schmidt
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Derek Schmidt is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 15th District, a position to which he was first elected in November 2000. He has been the Senate Majority Leader since 2005. He was previously a part of the Special Counsel to the Governor.
Issue positions
Sen. Schmidt supports:[1]
- Increased state funding for education
- Increased eligibility of children for health care
- Nuclear-powered energy
- Tougher punishments for repeat felons
- Legislative spending restraint
Committee assignments
Sen. Schmidt serves on these legislative committees:[2]
- Confirmation Oversight (chair)
- Assessment and Taxation (vice-chair)
- Judiciary (vice-chair)
- Organization, Calendar and Rules (vice-chair)
- Interstate Cooperation
- Joint Committee on Legislative Coordinating Council
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
Sponsored legislation
Some recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Schmidt include[1]:
- Senate Bill 584 to consolidate the food inspections agencies,
- Senate Bill 531 to increase K-12 educational funding,
- House Sub. for SB 81 to increase child health care,
- Senate Bill 586 to create financial incentives for nuclear power plant expansion,
- House Bill 2707 to create tougher punishments for three-time thieves,
- Senate Sub. for HB 2006 to create incentives for the aviation industry
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Schmidt's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:[3]
- Koch Industries, Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Watco Companies, Kansas Contractors Association, Kansas Hospital Association, Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City
Energy and natural resources companies were his largest donor group.
External links
- Official website of Derek Schmidt
- Kansas Senate
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Follow the Money campaign contributions
- Sen. Schmidt's website
References
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