Randy Garber (born February 27, 1951) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the

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from 2011 to 2025.

Biography

Garber was born on February 27, 1951, in Axtell, Kansas. He graduated from high school in

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. From 1969 to 1989, Garber served in the

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. He and his wife, Kay, have five children between them.

Political career

Garber has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2011. He is a Republican. In 2019, Garber was lead sponsor of a bill that, in "an effort to stop

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and pornography", aims to block online access to pornography, except for adults who have paid a fee. Also in 2019, Garber introduced House Bill 2273, which set minimum setbacks for commercial wind turbines. The bill also required that turbines be equipped with radar technology. He did not seek re-election in 2024.

References

1951 births Living people People from Marshall County, Kansas People from Sabetha, Kansas Military personnel from Kansas Republican Party members of the Kansas House of Representatives United States Navy sailors 21st-century members of the Kansas Legislature {{Kansas-politician-stub