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Paul Davis
Kansas House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent
In office
2003 - Present
Term ends
January 14, 2013
Years in position	9
Party	Democratic
Leadership
House Minority Leader
Compensation
Base salary	$88.66/day
Per diem	$123/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 2, 2010
First elected	2002
Next election	November 6, 2012
Term limits	N/A
Education
Bachelor's	University of Kansas (1995)
J.D.	Washburn University School of Law (1997)
Personal
Birthday	July 12, 1972
Place of birth	Woodland, California
Profession	Attorney
Religion	United Church of Christ
Websites
Office website

Paul Davis is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 46th district. He has served since 2003 and is currently the Minority Leader.

Davis has a BA from the University of Kansas and a JD from Washburn University. Since 2003 he was worked as an attorney for Attorney, Skepnek, Fagan, Meyer and Davis, PA. Prior he worked for the Legislative and Ethics Counsel of the Kansas Bar Association and as Assistant Director of Government Affairs, Kansas Insurance Department.^[1]

He is a member of the Lawrence Rotary Club, Health Care Access Incorporated, and the Kansas Bar Association.

Policy Positions

Davis' answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 National Political Awareness Test are available.

In the test Davis listed his legislative priorities as "Comprehensive energy policy that focuses on wind development and other renewable sources, Health care reform that improves the accessibility and affordability of health * Insurance Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Tax reform that closes loopholes and provides a more fair tax structure."^[2]

Sponsored legislation

• H 2218 Healthy workplace act; abusive workplace environments. 02/04/2009
• H 5003 Kansas constitutional amendment; equal rights; no discrimination based on sex. 01/23/2009
• H 5007 Joint session for hearing message of supreme court. 02/13/2009
• H 5014 Expanded rail service; Kansas City to Fort Worth, Texas; congratulating Kansas Department of Transportation and others; urging action. 03/17/2009^[3]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davis has been appointed to the following committees:

• Calendar and Printing Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
• Insurance Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
• Legislative Budget Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
• Legislative Coordinating Council Committee, Kansas State Legislature

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:

• Legislative Budget Committee, House of Representatives (Ranking Member)
• Calendar and Printing Committee, House of Representatives

Elections

2010

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Davis won re-election to the 46th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.^[4]

2008

On November 4, 2008, Davis was re-elected to the 46th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. ^[5] He raised $29,074 for his campaign. ^[6]

Kansas House of Representatives, District 46
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Paul Davis (D)		8,920	100%

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Davis received $62,562 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.^[7]

Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Paul Davis, Kansas Representative's campaign in 2010
Kansas Contractors Association	$1,000
Barry Energy	$1,000
Kansas Optometric Association	$1,000
Astrazeneca	$1,000
Oneok Inc	$1,000
Total Raised in 2010	$62,562

2008

In 2008 Davis collected $29,074 in donations.^[8]

Four of his largest contributors were:

Donor	Amount
Kansans for Lifesaving Cures	$750
Kansas National Education Association	$750
Altria	$550
Fincher, Douglas C.	$500

Contact information

Capitol Office

Room: 281-W

Phone: 785-296-7630

Email: paul.davis@house.ks.gov

External links

• Kansas Legislature - Paul Davis
• Project Vote Smart bio
• Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
• Kansas Votes profile
• Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Kansas House of Representatives District 46 2003–present	Succeeded by NA

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