Caryn Tyson

Caryn Tyson
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2013
Preceded by Pat Apple
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 4th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by Shirley Palmer
Succeeded by Marty Read
Personal details
Born (1963-02-15) February 15, 1963
Political party Republican
Alma mater University of Kansas
St. Mary of the Plains
Kansas State University
Profession Software engineer
Website http://votetyson.org/

Caryn Tyson (born February 15, 1963) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 12th District since 2013. Previously she was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 4 from 2011 to 2013.[1] Tyson is a fifth generation Kansan from Parker, Kansas.[2] She earned two Bachelor of Science degrees (Mathematics and Computer Science) from Kansas State University before completing a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas. Before her time in the public sphere, she worked in the IT field for over 24 years.[3] Her work included space shuttle support for NASA.[4]

Tyson is currently a Republican candidate for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.[5]

Kansas Senate

Tyson is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, where she has represented the 12th District since 2013. As a member of the Kansas Senate, Tyson served on a number of committees. She served as the Chair of the Assessment and Taxation Committee.[6]

Committee Membership

  • Assessment and Taxation (Chair)[7]
  • Federal and State Affairs[8]
  • Transportation[9]
  • Ways and Means[10]
  • Education[11]
  • Natural Resources[12]
  • SB101 - Amending the protection from abuse act and protection from stalking act to establish the protection[13]
  • SB45 - Authorizing the carrying of concealed handguns without a license under the personal and family protection act[14]
  • SB95 - Creating the Kansas unborn child protection from dismemberment abortion act[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Senator Caryn Tyson". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information Systems and Services. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "U.S. House — 2nd District: Caryn Tyson". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "About Caryn". Caryn Tyson, Kansas Senate District 12. Kansans for Tyson. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "About Caryn". Tyson for Congress. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Kansas State Sen. Tyson Joins 2nd District GOP Race". KCUR. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Senator Caryn Tyson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Senator Caryn Tyson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Senator Caryn Tyson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "Senator Caryn Tyson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "Senator Caryn Tyson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  11. ↑ "Senator Caryn Tyson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "Senator Caryn Tyson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  13. ↑ "H Sub SB101". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  14. ↑ "SB 45". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  15. ↑ "SB 95". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
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