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Profession
  
Retired

Spouse
  
John Mast

Name
  
Peggy Mast


Website
  
PeggyMast.com

Religion
  
Christian

Political party
  
Republican Party

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Residence
  
Emporia, Kansas, United States

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Peggy Mast (born August 20, 1948) is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 76th district. She has served since 1997 and is currently the Speaker of the House Pro Tempore.

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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."

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.

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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.

Committee membership

Representative Mast currently serves on the following legislative committees:

  • 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)
  • 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

    • Major donors

    The top 5 donors to Mast's 2008 campaign were all professional organizations:

  • 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

    Peggy Mast Wikipedia
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