Barbara Ballard
Barbara Ballard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Sandy Praeger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1944 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Albert Ballard |
| Residence(s) | Lawrence, Kansas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Webster College Kansas State University |
Barbara W. Ballard (born November 14, 1944) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 44th district. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, she has served since 1993.[1]
Prior to her election to the House, Ballard served on the Lawrence School Board from 1985 to 1993. Ballard is treasurer of the Kansas African American Legislative Caucus.
Ballard earned a bachelor's degree from Webster College in 1967, a Master of Science in 1976 and a doctorate in 1980, both from Kansas State University.[2] She worked as an elementary school teacher, and from 1980 until 2004 was dean of students at the University of Kansas as well as director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center. She is now associate director of Civic Engagement & Outreach for the Dole Institute of Politics.[3]
Ballard is the chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus.[4][5]
Committee membership[edit]
During the Legislative Sessions of 2013–2014, Rep. Ballard served on the following legislative committees:[6]
- Appropriations
- Calendar and Printing (Ranking minority member)
- Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and community Based Services and KanCare Oversight
- Social Services Budget (Ranking minority member)
During the Legislative Sessions of 2021–2022, Rep. Ballard served on the following legislative committees:[7]
- Social Services Budget (Ranking minority member)
- Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight
- 2022 Special Committee on Intellectual and Developmental Disability Waiver Modernization
- Redistricting
- Transportation
- Interstate Cooperation
- 2020 Special Committee on Kansas Mental Health Modernization and Reform
- Appropriations
- 2021 Special Committee on Kansas Mental Health Modernization and Reform
- 2021 Special Committee on Home and Community Based Services Intellectual and Developmental Disability Waiver
References[edit]
- ^ Barbara W. Ballard Vote Smart. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ Biographical Profile for Barbara W. Ballard Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ "Kathleen Sebelius part of upcoming Dole Institute lecture series". University of Kansas. February 4, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Barbara Ballard Biography Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ Kansas State Legislature - Representative Barbara Ballard, 2015-2016 Retrieved October 19, 2015
- ^ Kansas State Legislature - Representative Barbara Ballard, 2013-2014 Retrieved October 19, 2015
- ^ "Representative Barbara Ballard | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
External links[edit]
- Dole Institute Website
- Kansas Legislature - Barbara Ballard
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Follow the Money campaign contributions:
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