Peggy Mast
Peggy Mast (born August 20, 1948) is a Republican politician who served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing the 76th district.[1] She served from 1997 to 2017, finishing her 20-year career as the Speaker of the House Pro Tempore. The American Conservative Union gave her an evaluation of 79%.
Peggy Mast | |
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 76th district | |
| In office 1997–2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1948 Norton, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | John Mast |
| Residence | Emporia, Kansas |
| Website | PeggyMast.com |
Mast was previously a school bus driver, and worked for Emporia Zoo, Arnold Staffing Services, and Design Rite Contracting. While she is currently retired, she continues to serve the state of Kansas as a state legislator. She has stated that "[being a legislator] gives me the opportunity to meet and learn the needs of individuals and then try to make a positive difference in their lives."[2]
She has been a member of a number of organizations, including American Business Women's Association, Prairie Hens Unit, Kansas Cattlewoman's Association, Republican Women's Organization, and Alliance to Recognize and End Abuse.[3]
Issue positions
Mast's website lists her legislative priorities. She is an advocate of low taxes and is firmly pro-life. Mast has also fought to protect the institution of marriage, and to keep schools fully funded.[4]
Committee membership
Representative Mast currently serves on the following legislative committees:[5]
- Calendar and Printing
- Interstate Cooperation (Vice-chair)
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security
- Legislative Budget
- Legislative Coordinating Council
- Legislative Post Audit Committee
- Social Services Budget (Vice-chair)
Sponsored legislation
- H 2027 Granting cities' power to relinquish authority over natural gas and water utilities. 02/11/2009
- H 2136 Drivers' licenses, written examination, alcohol and drug test for certain drivers. 01/29/2009
- H 2205 Repeal of K.S.A. 76-731a, which grants residency for tuition purposes to certain unlawful immigrants. 02/03/2009
- H 2206 Amendments to late term and partial birth abortion law. 03/05/2009[6]
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Mast's 2008 campaign were all professional organizations:[7]
- 1. Novartis Pharmaceuticals – $1,000
- 2. Koch Industries – $1,000
- 3. Kansas Bankers Assoc. – $1,000
- 4. Kansas Dental Assoc. – $850
- 5. Kansas Surgical Hospital Assoc. – $750
References
- http://ccagw.capwiz.com/bio/id/3517
- Kansas Speaker of the House Pro Tempore, Peggy Mast – Meet Peggy
- Project Vote Smart – Rep. Peggy Mast Biography
- Kansas Speaker of the House Pro Tempore, Peggy Mast – Issues
- State Legislature – Representative Peggy Mast
- "Kansas Legislature – Bills Introduced by Member". Archived from the original on 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- Follow the Money – 2008 Campaign Contributions