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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 19, 2015 KS SB 175 Prohibits Universities from Denying Benefits to Religious Student Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
March 13, 2015 KS SB 7 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Education Bill Passed - House (64 - 57)
Feb. 26, 2015 KS SB 171 Amends Voting Schedule Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
Feb. 26, 2015 KS SB 45 Authorizes Concealed Firearms Without a License Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
Feb. 25, 2015 KS SB 56 Prohibits Exposing Minors to Harmful Materials Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
Feb. 20, 2015 KS SB 95 Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
May 2, 2014 KS HB 2231 2014-2016 Biennium Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 54)
May 2, 2014 KS HB 2231 2014-2016 Biennium Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 18)
April 6, 2014 KS HB 2506 Appropriates Funds to Certain School Districts Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 57)
April 6, 2014 KS HB 2506 Appropriates Funds to Certain School Districts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 16)
April 5, 2014 KS HB 2578 Prohibits a City or County from Regulating Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (102 - 19)
April 5, 2014 KS SB 218 Establishes School Financing and Administrative Measures Conference Report Rejected - House (55 - 67)
April 5, 2014 KS SB 423 Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
April 5, 2014 KS SB 423 Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings Bill Passed - House (66 - 55)
April 4, 2014 KS HB 2552 Prohibits Medicaid Expansion (68 - 54)
April 4, 2014 KS HB 2125 Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks (55 - 67)
April 4, 2014 KS HB 2553 Establishes an Interstate Health Care Compact Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
April 4, 2014 KS SB 323 Limits the Duration of Conservation Easements Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 23)
April 3, 2014 KS Knox Amdt Prohibits Implementation of Common Core Standards Using Certain State Funds Amendment Adopted - Senate (27 - 12)
April 2, 2014 KS HB 2272 Amends Gaming Law (84 - 36)
March 26, 2014 KS HB 2014 Repeals the Kansas Renewable Energy Standards Act Concurrence Vote Failed - House (44 - 77)
March 25, 2014 KS HB 2552 Prohibits Medicaid Expansion Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7)
March 25, 2014 KS HB 2125 Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
March 25, 2014 KS HB 2014 Repeals the Kansas Renewable Energy Standards Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
March 25, 2014 KS HB 2272 Amends Gaming Law Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
March 24, 2014 KS HB 2553 Establishes an Interstate Health Care Compact Bill Passed - House (74 - 48)
March 19, 2014 KS SB 298 Repeals Mortgage Registration Fees Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
March 14, 2014 KS HB 2662 Reduces Wait Time for Expungement for Individuals Convicted of Driving Under the Influence Bill Passed - House (87 - 31)
March 12, 2014 KS HB 2210 Amends the Date by Which a Voter May Change Party Affiliation Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
March 12, 2014 KS SB 362 Requires Registration for Health Insurance Navigators Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
March 6, 2014 KS HB 2338 Appropriates Funds to the Judicial Branch Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
Feb. 27, 2014 KS SB 311 Increases the Limit for Non-Economic Civil Damages Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
Feb. 26, 2014 KS HB 2456 Amends Property Tax Laws for Certain Equipment Bill Passed - House (100 - 23)
Feb. 20, 2014 KS HB 2387 Requires 50 Year Minimum Sentence for Certain Murder Convictions Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
Feb. 13, 2014 KS HB 2389 Establishes Time Limits on Death Penalty Appeals Process Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
Feb. 12, 2014 KS HB 2453 Authorizes an Individual to Refuse Services Based on Religious Beliefs Bill Passed - House (72 - 49)
May 30, 2013 KS SB 84 Reduces State Income Tax Rates Conference Report Rejected - House (18 - 94)
May 21, 2013 KS HB 2162 Prohibits State Funds from Being Used to Lobby for Firearm Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 28)
May 15, 2013 KS HB 2249 Repeals Project Limitations Near Historic Sites Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 10)
April 5, 2013 KS SB 199 Establishes the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 8)
April 5, 2013 KS HB 2234 Requires the Secretary of Transportation to Direct the Kansas Turnpike Authority Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 44)
April 5, 2013 KS SB 102 Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 4)
April 5, 2013 KS SB 199 Establishes the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 30)
April 5, 2013 KS HB 2253 Amends Abortion Clinic Tax Credits and Procedure Requirements Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 30)
April 5, 2013 KS HB 2234 Requires the Secretary of Transportation to Direct the Kansas Turnpike Authority Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 13)
April 5, 2013 KS SB 102 Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (96 - 24)
April 5, 2013 KS HB 2253 Amends Abortion Clinic Tax Credits and Procedure Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 10)
April 5, 2013 KS HB 2069 Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing a Union Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 32)
April 4, 2013 KS HB 2033 Repeals Prohibition on the Possession of Switchblade and Stiletto Knives Conference Report Adopted - House (95 - 26)
April 3, 2013 KS SB 181 Reduces Property Taxes for Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/19 SB 175 Prohibits Universities from Denying Benefits to Religious Student Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
3/13 SB 7 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Education Bill Passed - House (64 - 57)
2/26 SB 171 Amends Voting Schedule Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
2/26 SB 45 Authorizes Concealed Firearms Without a License Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
2/25 SB 56 Prohibits Exposing Minors to Harmful Materials Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
2/20 SB 95 Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
5/02 HB 2231 2014-2016 Biennium Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 54)
5/02 HB 2231 2014-2016 Biennium Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 18)
4/06 HB 2506 Appropriates Funds to Certain School Districts Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 57)
4/06 HB 2506 Appropriates Funds to Certain School Districts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 16)
4/05 HB 2578 Prohibits a City or County from Regulating Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (102 - 19)
4/05 SB 218 Establishes School Financing and Administrative Measures Conference Report Rejected - House (55 - 67)
4/05 SB 423 Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
4/05 SB 423 Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings Bill Passed - House (66 - 55)
4/04 HB 2552 Prohibits Medicaid Expansion (68 - 54)
4/04 HB 2125 Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks (55 - 67)
4/04 HB 2553 Establishes an Interstate Health Care Compact Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
4/04 SB 323 Limits the Duration of Conservation Easements Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 23)
4/03 Knox Amdt Prohibits Implementation of Common Core Standards Using Certain State Funds Amendment Adopted - Senate (27 - 12)
4/02 HB 2272 Amends Gaming Law (84 - 36)
3/26 HB 2014 Repeals the Kansas Renewable Energy Standards Act Concurrence Vote Failed - House (44 - 77)
3/25 HB 2552 Prohibits Medicaid Expansion Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7)
3/25 HB 2125 Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
3/25 HB 2014 Repeals the Kansas Renewable Energy Standards Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
3/25 HB 2272 Amends Gaming Law Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
3/24 HB 2553 Establishes an Interstate Health Care Compact Bill Passed - House (74 - 48)
3/19 SB 298 Repeals Mortgage Registration Fees Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
3/14 HB 2662 Reduces Wait Time for Expungement for Individuals Convicted of Driving Under the Influence Bill Passed - House (87 - 31)
3/12 HB 2210 Amends the Date by Which a Voter May Change Party Affiliation Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
3/12 SB 362 Requires Registration for Health Insurance Navigators Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
3/06 HB 2338 Appropriates Funds to the Judicial Branch Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
2/27 SB 311 Increases the Limit for Non-Economic Civil Damages Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
2/26 HB 2456 Amends Property Tax Laws for Certain Equipment Bill Passed - House (100 - 23)
2/20 HB 2387 Requires 50 Year Minimum Sentence for Certain Murder Convictions Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
2/13 HB 2389 Establishes Time Limits on Death Penalty Appeals Process Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
2/12 HB 2453 Authorizes an Individual to Refuse Services Based on Religious Beliefs Bill Passed - House (72 - 49)
5/30 SB 84 Reduces State Income Tax Rates Conference Report Rejected - House (18 - 94)
5/21 HB 2162 Prohibits State Funds from Being Used to Lobby for Firearm Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 28)
5/15 HB 2249 Repeals Project Limitations Near Historic Sites Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 10)
4/05 SB 199 Establishes the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 8)
4/05 HB 2234 Requires the Secretary of Transportation to Direct the Kansas Turnpike Authority Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 44)
4/05 SB 102 Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 4)
4/05 SB 199 Establishes the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 30)
4/05 HB 2253 Amends Abortion Clinic Tax Credits and Procedure Requirements Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 30)
4/05 HB 2234 Requires the Secretary of Transportation to Direct the Kansas Turnpike Authority Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 13)
4/05 SB 102 Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (96 - 24)
4/05 HB 2253 Amends Abortion Clinic Tax Credits and Procedure Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 10)
4/05 HB 2069 Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing a Union Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 32)
4/04 HB 2033 Repeals Prohibition on the Possession of Switchblade and Stiletto Knives Conference Report Adopted - House (95 - 26)
4/03 SB 181 Reduces Property Taxes for Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
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