Harold Lane (Kansas politician) explained
| Harold Lane |
| State House: | Kansas |
| State: | Kansas |
| District: | 58th |
| Term Start: | August 20, 2003 |
| Term End: | October 31, 2015 |
| Preceded: | Rocky Nichols |
| Succeeded: | Ben Scott |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Birth Date: | 1 July 1954 |
| Birth Place: | Topeka, Kansas, U.S. |
| Spouse: | Jane |
| Children: | 2 |
| Residence: | Topeka, Kansas |
Harold Lane (July 1, 1954) is a Democratic politician, and a former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 58th district. He was initially appointed to finish the term of Rocky Nichols in 2003. Lane retired from the House on October 31, 2015.[1]
Career
Lane, along with his wife Jane, owned and operated Lane's Barbecue. They have two children, Dan and Laurie, and five grandchildren Ava, Ryan, Adam, Aaron, and Autumn.
He has worked with a number of community organizations, including the Helping Hands Capitol Improvement Board, YMCA Board, Historic Topeka Board, and the Friends of Free State.[2]
On October 11, 2015, Lane posted to his Facebook account announcing his retirement effective October 31, 2015.[3]
Committee memberships
- Appropriations
- Federal and State Affairs
- Education Budget (Ranking Member)
- Joint Committee on Information Technology
- Select Committee on KPERS
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Lane's 2008 campaign:[4]
- 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 2. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $750
- 3. Kansas National Education Assoc $750
- 4. Kansas Optometric Assoc $700
- 5. Northeast KS Building & Construction Trades Council PAC $500
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Ariana Cohen . State Representative Harold Lane resigns . https://web.archive.org/web/20151114204540/http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/State-Representative-Harold-Lane-resigns-331948451.html . dead . 2015-11-14 . Wibw.com . 2015-10-11 . 2020-07-14.
- Web site: Kansas House Democrats - Rep. Harold Lane . 2009-06-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110713173026/http://www.kshousedems.com/page/harold-lane1 . 2011-07-13 . dead .
- Web site: Ariana Cohen . State Representative Harold Lane resigns . https://web.archive.org/web/20151114204540/http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/State-Representative-Harold-Lane-resigns-331948451.html . dead . 2015-11-14 . Wibw.com . 2015-10-11 . 2020-07-14.
- http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=108053 Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
