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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2023 | KS | SB 291 | Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
| March 9, 2023 | KS | HB 2238 | Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
| Feb. 23, 2023 | KS | SB 5 | Prohibits All Telemedicine Abortion Procedures | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
| Feb. 23, 2023 | KS | SB 233 | Prohibits Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
| Feb. 23, 2023 | KS | SB 13 | Authorizes Certain Local Broadcasters to Provide Broadcast Services of Schools Postseason Activities | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| Feb. 23, 2023 | KS | SB 83 | Expands Eligibility for Low-Income Student Scholarships | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16) |
| Feb. 23, 2023 | KS | SB 169 | Establishes Individual Tax Rate of 4.75% | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
| Feb. 23, 2023 | KS | SB 219 | Repeals Abortion Providers Eligibility to Purchase Professional Liability Insurance | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
| Feb. 23, 2023 | KS | SB 208 | Repeals All Ballot Drop Boxes in the State | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19) |
| May 27, 2022 | KS | HB 2387 | Prohibits the Governor or Any State Agency from Issuing a Request for the Medical Assistance Program | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
| April 28, 2022 | KS | SB 34 | Prohibits Mask Mandates | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17) |
| April 28, 2022 | KS | SB 84 | Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
| April 27, 2022 | KS | SB 313 | Authorizes Use of Driverless Vehicles | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17) |
| April 26, 2022 | KS | SB 58 | Establishes a Parents Bill of Rights for Students in Elementary and Secondary Schools | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
| April 26, 2022 | KS | SB 160 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
| April 25, 2022 | KS | SB 366 | Establishes a Mechanism for Drug Offenders to Seek Relief from the Kansas Offender Registration Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 3) |
| April 1, 2022 | KS | HB 2138 | Expands State Oversight of Elections | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 8) |
| March 31, 2022 | KS | SB 2 | Authorizes Alcoholic Consumption on the State Fairgrounds | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 6) |
| March 29, 2022 | KS | HB 2005 | Establishes Elevator Safety Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 5) |
| March 23, 2022 | KS | HB 2416 | Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions | (26 - 11) |
| March 23, 2022 | KS | HB 2280 | Specifies New COVID-19 Medication and Vaccination Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| March 23, 2022 | KS | HCR 5014 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Provide Legislative Oversight to the Executive Branch | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
| March 23, 2022 | KS | SB 489 | Repeals Certain Regulatory Authority from the Secretary of Health and Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| March 23, 2022 | KS | SB 541 | Prohibits Government Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14) |
| March 22, 2022 | KS | SB 484 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
| March 9, 2022 | KS | HB 2279 | Authorizes Prescribing of Drugs without Supervising Physician | (30 - 7) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | KS | SB 161 | Authorizes Robotic Personal Delivery Devices | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | KS | SB 347 | Establishes Incentives for Certain Businesses in State | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
| Feb. 8, 2022 | KS | SB 355 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 11) |
| May 5, 2021 | KS | SCR 1611 | Alleges Abuse of Federal Power, Seeks Constitutional Amendment | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19) |
| April 9, 2021 | KS | SB 55 | Prohibits Transgender Student Athletes from Participating on Sports Teams that do Not Match their Birth Sex | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 11) |
| April 8, 2021 | KS | HB 2089 | Restructures Firearm Safety Education Training Programs for School Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
| March 25, 2021 | KS | HB 2126 | Exempts Various Industries from Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
| March 17, 2021 | KS | SB 208 | Prohibits Transgender Women and Girls from Participating in Women's Sports | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
| March 3, 2021 | KS | SB 91 | Establishes That Companies Can Transfer a Maximum of 50% of Their Tax Credits to Another Company | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| Feb. 18, 2021 | KS | SB 66 | Amends Tax Law Related to "Angel Investor Tax Credits" | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | KS | SB 22 | Provides Tax Cuts to Mitigate Effects of COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| Feb. 4, 2021 | KS | SR 1707 | Amends the COVID-19 Vaccine Plan to Remove Prisoners from Phase-2 | Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
| Jan. 28, 2021 | KS | HCR 5003 | Amends the State Constitution to Allow Legislative Regulation and Specify that there is No Constitutional Right to Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
| Jan. 14, 2021 | KS | SB 14 | Extends the COVID-19 Liability Shield for Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1) |
| May 21, 2020 | KS | HB 2054 | Limits Governor Powers During an Emergency and Increases Legislative Oversight | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 11) |
| March 19, 2020 | KS | SB 66 | Appropriates Funds for the 2020 and 2021 Fiscal Years | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 10) |
| March 17, 2020 | KS | SB 142 | Authorizes Waiver for School Hour Requirement | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 4) |
| March 17, 2020 | KS | SB 27 | Authorizes 26 Weeks of Unemployment Insurance Benefits | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 4) |
| March 17, 2020 | KS | SB 102 | Expands Flexibility in Courts | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
| March 16, 2020 | KS | SB 474 | Authorizes Compensation for College Athletes | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 4) |
| Jan. 29, 2020 | KS | SCR 1613 | Establishes a State Constitutional Amendment Specifying that Abortion Shall Not Be Constitutionally Protected | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
| May 4, 2019 | KS | SB 28 | Authorizes CBD Oil for Patients with Debilitating Medical Conditions | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8) |
| May 4, 2019 | KS | SB 25 | Establishes a $7.7 Billion State Budget for FY 2020-2021 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 14) |
| May 1, 2019 | KS | SB 67 | Requires Abortion Reversal Drugs Be Made Known | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
| March 14, 2019 | KS | SB 22 | Amends State Tax Laws for Families and Small Businesses | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
| Feb. 20, 2019 | KS | SB 32 | Authorizes The Farm Bureau To Offer Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
| May 3, 2018 | KS | SB 284 | Authorizes Child Placement Agencies to Deny Service Based on Religion | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 15) |
| April 7, 2018 | KS | HB 2028 | Establishes the Kansas Telemedicine Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 14) |
| April 5, 2018 | KS | SB 423 | Appropriates Funds for Department of Education and Board of Regents | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
| March 22, 2018 | KS | HB 2457 | Establishes the Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency Act | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16) |
| March 15, 2018 | KS | HB 2042 | Authorizes Individuals Aged 18-20 to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
| Feb. 22, 2018 | KS | SB 405 | Authorizes Confined Feeding Facilities Within City Limits | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
| June 6, 2017 | KS | SB 30 | Establishes Tax Provisions | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
| April 7, 2017 | KS | SB 70 | Amends Ride Inspection Laws for Amusement Parks | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 2) |
| April 6, 2017 | KS | HB 2052 | Establishes State Budget for FY 2017 to FY 2021 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 10) |
| Feb. 2, 2017 | KS | SB 30 | Establishes Tax Provisions | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| May 1, 2016 | KS | SB 402 | Amends Public Assistance Eligibility Criteria | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 13) |
| May 1, 2016 | KS | SB 249 | Establishes Budget for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 18) |
| March 23, 2016 | KS | SB 469 | Amends Labor Union Procedures | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18) |
| March 22, 2016 | KS | SB 439 | Specifies Qualifications for Impeachment | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19) |
| May 5, 2015 | KS | SB 117 | Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies | Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| April 2, 2015 | KS | HB 2258 | Amends Social Service Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10) |
| March 25, 2015 | KS | HB 2326 | Amends Teacher Contracts | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 27) |
| March 25, 2015 | KS | HB 2135 | Appropriates Funds to Public and Private Universities | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
| March 19, 2015 | KS | SB 175 | Prohibits Universities from Denying Benefits to Religious Student Organizations | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8) |
| Feb. 26, 2015 | KS | SB 45 | Authorizes Concealed Firearms Without a License | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
| Feb. 26, 2015 | KS | SB 171 | Amends Voting Schedule | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
| 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 - Senate (22 - 18) |
| April 6, 2014 | KS | HB 2506 | Appropriates Funds to Certain School Districts | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 16) |
| April 5, 2014 | KS | SB 423 | Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
| 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) |
| March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2014 | Repeals the Kansas Renewable Energy Standards Act | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
| March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2125 | Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
| March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2552 | Prohibits Medicaid Expansion | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7) |
| March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2272 | Amends Gaming Law | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
| March 19, 2014 | KS | SB 298 | Repeals Mortgage Registration Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
| 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. 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) |
| 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 | SB 102 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 4) |
| 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 2234 | Requires the Secretary of Transportation to Direct the Kansas Turnpike Authority | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 13) |
| April 3, 2013 | KS | SB 181 | Reduces Property Taxes for Motor Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| April 2, 2013 | KS | HB 2055 | Reduces Casino Building Fee | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 24) |
| April 2, 2013 | KS | HB 2069 | Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing a Union Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |