Committee membership
 | This section needs to be updated.(November 2021) |
Wilborn currently serves on the following legislative committees: [1]
- Commerce
- Federal and State Affairs
- Financial Institutions
- Telecommunications Study Committee
- Utilities
Rick Wilborn | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of the Kansas Senate | |
| In office January 11, 2021 –January 10, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Longbine |
| Succeeded by | Tim Shallenburger |
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 12,2015 | |
| Preceded by | Clark Shultz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10,1945 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Pam Wilborn |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Kansas State University (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Richard E. Wilborn (born February 10,1945) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate,representing the 35th district. He has served since the beginning of January 2015. [1]
Wilborn graduated from Kansas State University,and has resided in McPherson,Kansas,for over 45 years.
Wilborn opposes abortion,gun control,Obamacare and left-leaning policies. [2]
In 2015,Wilborn sponsored Senate Bill 45 which authorized the carrying of concealed handguns without a license. He also sponsored Senate Bill 95,which ultimately created the Kansas Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act. [1]
| This section needs to be updated.(November 2021) |
Wilborn currently serves on the following legislative committees: [1]
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