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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2022 | KS | SB 160 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
| April 1, 2022 | KS | HB 2279 | Authorizes Prescribing of Drugs without Supervising Physician | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 34) |
| 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 | SB 541 | Prohibits Government Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14) |
| March 23, 2022 | KS | SB 489 | Repeals Certain Regulatory Authority from the Secretary of Health and Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| 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) |
| 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 | SB 55 | Prohibits Transgender Student Athletes from Participating on Sports Teams that do Not Match their Birth Sex | Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 43) |
| 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 4, 2021 | KS | HB 2416 | Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (81 - 40) |
| March 4, 2021 | KS | HB 2126 | Exempts Various Industries from Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (85 - 37) |
| March 2, 2021 | KS | HB 2264 | Authorizes College Athletes to Receive Compensation for the Use of their Likeness | Bill Passed - House (95 - 29) |
| 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. 14, 2021 | KS | SB 14 | Extends the COVID-19 Liability Shield for Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1) |
| March 17, 2020 | KS | SB 142 | Authorizes Waiver for School Hour Requirement | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 4) |
| 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 28 | Authorizes CBD Oil for Patients with Debilitating Medical Conditions | Conference Report Adopted - House (87 - 36) |
| April 5, 2019 | KS | SB 78 | Authorizes Victims of Domestic Violence to Opt Out of Lease Agreements | Conference Report Adopted - House (100 - 23) |
| April 4, 2019 | KS | SB 16 | Appropriates Additional $90 Million for Public Education | Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 47) |
| March 27, 2019 | KS | HB 2244 | Authorizes the Use of of CBD Oil Containing THC for Certain Medical Conditions | Bill Passed - House (89 - 35) |
| March 21, 2019 | KS | HB 2066 | Expands Medicaid Coverage | Bill Passed - House (69 - 54) |
| Feb. 20, 2019 | KS | SB 32 | Authorizes The Farm Bureau To Offer Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
| Feb. 20, 2019 | KS | SB 32 | Authorizes The Farm Bureau To Offer Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
| April 7, 2018 | KS | HB 2028 | Establishes the Kansas Telemedicine Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 14) |
| March 22, 2018 | KS | HB 2457 | Establishes the Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency Act | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16) |
| March 12, 2018 | KS | SB 405 | Authorizes Confined Feeding Facilities Within City Limits | Bill Passed - House (84 - 37) |
| Feb. 22, 2018 | KS | SB 405 | Authorizes Confined Feeding Facilities Within City Limits | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
| April 7, 2017 | KS | SB 70 | Amends Ride Inspection Laws for Amusement Parks | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 2) |
| March 23, 2016 | KS | SB 338 | Authorizes District Courts to Transfer Possession of Abandoned Properties | Bill Passed - House (79 - 44) |
| Feb. 23, 2016 | KS | HB 2578 | Expands List of Medical Professionals Who Can Clear High School Athletes for Play After a Concussion | Bill Passed - House (70 - 53) |
| Feb. 23, 2016 | KS | HB 2578 | Expands List of Medical Professionals Who Can Clear High School Athletes for Play After a Concussion | Bill Passed - House (70 - 53) |
| May 5, 2015 | KS | SB 117 | Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies | Veto Override Passed - House (96 - 25) |
| May 5, 2015 | KS | SB 117 | Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies | Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| April 2, 2015 | KS | SB 117 | Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies | Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 16) |
| 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 2125 | Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks | (55 - 67) |
| April 4, 2014 | KS | SB 323 | Limits the Duration of Conservation Easements | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 23) |
| 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 2125 | Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
| March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2272 | Amends Gaming Law | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
| March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2014 | Repeals the Kansas Renewable Energy Standards Act | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| May 15, 2013 | KS | HB 2249 | Repeals Project Limitations Near Historic Sites | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 10) |
| 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 - House (76 - 44) |
| 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 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 2055 | Reduces Casino Building Fee | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 24) |
| March 27, 2013 | KS | HB 2234 | Requires the Secretary of Transportation to Direct the Kansas Turnpike Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
| March 26, 2013 | KS | SB 72 | Exempts Health Clubs From Property Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14) |
| March 11, 2013 | KS | HB 2234 | Specifies Contract Powers of the Kansas Secretary of Transportation and the Kansas Turnpike Authority | Bill Passed - House (81 - 41) |
| Feb. 28, 2013 | KS | SB 82 | Extends Renewable Energy Requirements for Utilities | Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 23) |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | KS | SCR 1608 | Authorizes the Legislature To Have Sole Authority on School Funding | Amendment Adopted - Senate (27 - 13) |
| March 12, 2012 | KS | HB 2353 | Authorizes the Concealed Carry of Handguns in Public Buildings | Bill Passed - House (70 - 54) |
| Feb. 11, 2011 | KS | HCR 5007 | Prohibiting Mandated Health Insurance | Bill Passed - House (91 - 27) |
| May 11, 2010 | KS | HB 2650 | Transportation Works For Kansas Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 38) |
| May 8, 2010 | KS | HB 2130 | Amending Seat Belt Laws | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 8) |
| May 7, 2010 | KS | HB 2650 | Transportation Works For Kansas Program | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
| May 7, 2010 | KS | HB 2180 | Expansion of Gambling Operations Industry | Bill Failed - Senate (19 - 20) |
| March 24, 2010 | KS | HB 2685 | Authorizing Concealed Weapons on Campus | Bill Passed - House (65 - 57) |
| March 23, 2010 | KS | HCR 5032 | Prohibiting Health Insurance Mandates | Joint Resolution Failed - House (75 - 47) |
| Feb. 25, 2010 | KS | HB 2221 | Ban on Smoking in Certain Public Places | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 54) |
| May 8, 2009 | KS | HB 2369 | Renewable Energy Standards | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 18) |
| March 20, 2009 | KS | HB 2295 | Dairy Labeling Requirements | Bill Passed - House (75 - 44) |
| March 5, 2009 | KS | HB 2014 | Allowing Coal Power Plants | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
| March 4, 2009 | KS | HB 2206 | Partial Birth/Late-term Abortion Reporting Requirements | Bill Passed - House (82 - 40) |
| Feb. 27, 2009 | KS | HB 2014 | Allowing Coal Power Plants | Bill Passed - House (79 - 44) |
| Feb. 19, 2009 | KS | SB 59 | Enforcing Seat Belt Violations as a Primary Offense | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17) |
| Feb. 17, 2009 | KS | SB 25 | Statewide Indoor Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
| Feb. 12, 2009 | KS | SB 23 | 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011Budget Amendments | Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 51) |
| Feb. 12, 2009 | KS | SB 23 | 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011Budget Amendments | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 11) |
| Feb. 5, 2009 | KS | SB 23 | 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011 Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - House (74 - 48) |
| Jan. 29, 2009 | KS | SB 23 | 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011 Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14) |
| May 7, 2008 | KS | SB 586 | Incentives to Develop Nuclear Power Facilities | Conference Report Adopted - House (101 - 22) |
| May 7, 2008 | KS | SB 586 | Incentives to Develop Nuclear Power Facilities | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 3) |
| May 7, 2008 | KS | HB 2412 | Coal Plant Incentives | Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 48) |
| May 6, 2008 | KS | HB 2412 | Coal Plant Incentives | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10) |
| May 5, 2008 | KS | HB 2860 | Eminent Domain and Water Rights | Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 57) |
| May 5, 2008 | KS | HB 2860 | Eminent Domain and Water Rights | Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 57) |
| May 3, 2008 | KS | SB 81 | Health Care Reform | Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 16) |
| May 3, 2008 | KS | SB 81 | Health Care Reform | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 1) |
| May 1, 2008 | KS | SB 148 | Electricity Generation and Conservation | Veto Override Failed - House (80 - 45) |
| April 30, 2008 | KS | SB 148 | Electricity Generation and Conservation | Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 7) |
| April 30, 2008 | KS | SB 389 | Partial-Birth/Late-Term Abortion Law Amendments | Veto Override Failed - Senate (25 - 14) |
| April 4, 2008 | KS | SB 148 | Electricity Generation and Conservation | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 7) |
| April 4, 2008 | KS | SB 148 | Electricity Generation and Conservation | Bill Passed - House (83 - 41) |
| March 28, 2008 | KS | SB 586 | Incentives to Develop Nuclear Power Facilities | Bill Passed - House (104 - 19) |
| March 27, 2008 | KS | Rhoades Amnd. | Repealing In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants | Amendment Rejected - House (51 - 70) |