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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

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  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 11, 2025 KS SB 98 Exempts Qualified Data Centers From Sales Taxes and Sets Eligibility Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 8)
April 11, 2025 KS HB 2289 Reduces the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Amount to $0 by 2028 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 7)
April 11, 2025 KS HB 2045 Establishes the Office of Early Childhood Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 10)
April 10, 2025 KS HB 2382 Requires School Districts Show a Video of a Developing Fetus to Students at Any Grade Level During a Course that Deals with Human Growth, Development and Sexuality Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
April 10, 2025 KS HB 2062 Require Child Support Payments to be Calculated from the Point of Conception Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
April 10, 2025 KS SB 269 Requires Future Income Tax and Privilege Tax Rate Decreases to be Contingent on Exceeding Revenue Estimates Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
April 10, 2025 KS HB 2240 Requires Legislative Approval Prior to Any State Agency Seeking or Implementing a Public Assistance Program Waiver Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
April 9, 2025 KS SB 14 Appropriates Funding for a Continuous State Budget Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 27, 2025 KS HCR 5011 Requires Property Values be Based on the Lesser of the Fair Market Value or the Average Fair Market Value Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 13)
March 27, 2025 KS HB 2054 Increases the Amount Individuals and Organizations Can Donate to Political Candidates Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 14)
March 27, 2025 KS HB 2062 Require Child Support Payments to be Calculated from the Point of Conception Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
March 27, 2025 KS HB 2056 Requires Specific Intent as an Element of the Crime of False Representation of an Election Official Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 6)
March 27, 2025 KS SB 125 Appropriates Funding for Various State Spending Plans Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 16)
March 27, 2025 KS HB 2164 Authorizes Individuals Who Are 20 Years of Age or Older to Apply for Certification as a Police Officer Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4)
March 26, 2025 KS SB 9 Limits and Restricts Foreign Land Ownership Around Military Bases and Prohibits the Purchase of Drones Manufactured in Certain Countries Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1)
March 26, 2025 KS SB 44 Prohibits and Defines Antisemitism Into State Statute Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 1)
March 26, 2025 KS SB 227 Increases the Tax Credit for the Redevelopment of Historic Structures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 26, 2025 KS HB 2228 Requires that Political Subdivisions Hold an Open Meeting to Discuss a Contingency Fee Contract for Legal Services Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
March 25, 2025 KS SB 4 Establishes Deadline for Returning Absentee Ballots Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
March 25, 2025 KS SB 18 Establishes the Hunter Nation Distinctive License Plate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
March 25, 2025 KS HCR 5004 Amends Constitutional Citizenship Requirement for Voting Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (37 - 3)
March 20, 2025 KS SB 29 Amends the Authority of the County and Others to Prohibit Gatherings for Reasons of Infectious Disease Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 20, 2025 KS HB 2206 Amends and Renames it the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
March 20, 2025 KS HB 2109 Exempts Public Utilities from Civil Liability to the Attachment, Access, Operation, Maintenance or Removal of Law Enforcement Equipment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
March 20, 2025 KS HB 2060 Reduces Ethics Laws Related to Travel Expense Transparency for State Politicians Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4)
March 20, 2025 KS HB 2304 Requires Local Governments to Report Certain Local Economic Development Incentive Program Information to the Kansas Department of Commerce Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
March 20, 2025 KS HB 2052 Amends the Process for an Individual with a Provisional Concealed Carry License to Request a Standard License Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
March 20, 2025 KS HB 2222 Requires Ignition Interlock Device Manufacturers to Pay Fees to the State for Administration of the Ignition Interlock Program Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
March 20, 2025 KS HB 2217 Extends Scope of the Inspector General to Audit and Investigate State Assistance Programs Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
March 19, 2025 KS SB 14 Appropriates Funding for a Continuous State Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
March 19, 2025 KS HB 2107 Establishes a Process for State Residents to Recover Economic Damages from Wildfires and Other Fire-Related Events Caused by Electric Public Utilities Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
March 19, 2025 KS HB 2020 Requires a Quarterly Report Listing the Names, Addresses and Registration Numbers of Certain Non-Citizens Who Have Been Issued a Driver's License Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
March 19, 2025 KS HB 2338 Authorizes the Kansas Board of Cosmetology to Issue Temporary Location and Guest Artist Permits Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
March 19, 2025 KS HB 2101 Prohibits Municipalities from Adopting and Implementing a Guaranteed Income Program Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
March 19, 2025 KS HB 2284 Establishes Written Policies to Govern Procurement of Managed Care Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
March 19, 2025 KS HB 2291 Establishes a Regulatory Relief Division within the Attorney General's Office Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 19, 2025 KS HB 2033 Establishes Additional Programs and Services for Approved At-Risk Educational Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 18, 2025 KS HB 2007 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2025-2027 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
March 17, 2025 KS SB 105 Establishes Requirements for Filling Vacant Senate Seats Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
March 17, 2025 KS SB 5 Prohibits Use of Funds Provided by Congress for Elections and Election-Related Activities Unless Approved by the Legislature Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
March 17, 2025 KS SB 6 Prohibits the Use of Ranked-Choice Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
March 12, 2025 KS HB 2027 Amends and Reorganizes Subsections of the Public Assistance Statute Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
March 6, 2025 KS SB 4 Establishes Deadline for Returning Absentee Ballots Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
Feb. 19, 2025 KS SB 67 Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Prescribe and Administer Drugs Consistent with Registered Nurse Anesthetist's Education and Qualifications Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4)
Feb. 19, 2025 KS SB 89 Authorizes the Kansas Department of Agriculture to Assess a Participant Fee for Poultry Producers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
Feb. 19, 2025 KS SB 79 Limits SNAP Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
Feb. 19, 2025 KS SB 197 Authorizes Redevelopment of Certain Mall Facilities with STAR bond. Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
Feb. 19, 2025 KS SB 87 Expands the Low-Income Education Scholarship Program Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
Feb. 18, 2025 KS SB 63 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
Feb. 6, 2025 KS SB 14 Appropriates Funding for a Continuous State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
Feb. 5, 2025 KS SB 6 Prohibits the Use of Ranked-Choice Voting Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
Feb. 5, 2025 KS SB 4 Establishes Deadline for Returning Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
Jan. 31, 2025 KS SB 63 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/11 SB 98 Exempts Qualified Data Centers From Sales Taxes and Sets Eligibility Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 8)
4/11 HB 2289 Reduces the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Amount to $0 by 2028 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 7)
4/11 HB 2045 Establishes the Office of Early Childhood Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 10)
4/10 HB 2382 Requires School Districts Show a Video of a Developing Fetus to Students at Any Grade Level During a Course that Deals with Human Growth, Development and Sexuality Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
4/10 HB 2062 Require Child Support Payments to be Calculated from the Point of Conception Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
4/10 SB 269 Requires Future Income Tax and Privilege Tax Rate Decreases to be Contingent on Exceeding Revenue Estimates Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
4/10 HB 2240 Requires Legislative Approval Prior to Any State Agency Seeking or Implementing a Public Assistance Program Waiver Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
4/09 SB 14 Appropriates Funding for a Continuous State Budget Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/27 HCR 5011 Requires Property Values be Based on the Lesser of the Fair Market Value or the Average Fair Market Value Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 13)
3/27 HB 2054 Increases the Amount Individuals and Organizations Can Donate to Political Candidates Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 14)
3/27 HB 2062 Require Child Support Payments to be Calculated from the Point of Conception Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
3/27 HB 2056 Requires Specific Intent as an Element of the Crime of False Representation of an Election Official Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 6)
3/27 SB 125 Appropriates Funding for Various State Spending Plans Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 16)
3/27 HB 2164 Authorizes Individuals Who Are 20 Years of Age or Older to Apply for Certification as a Police Officer Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4)
3/26 SB 9 Limits and Restricts Foreign Land Ownership Around Military Bases and Prohibits the Purchase of Drones Manufactured in Certain Countries Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1)
3/26 SB 44 Prohibits and Defines Antisemitism Into State Statute Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 1)
3/26 SB 227 Increases the Tax Credit for the Redevelopment of Historic Structures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/26 HB 2228 Requires that Political Subdivisions Hold an Open Meeting to Discuss a Contingency Fee Contract for Legal Services Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
3/25 SB 4 Establishes Deadline for Returning Absentee Ballots Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
3/25 SB 18 Establishes the Hunter Nation Distinctive License Plate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
3/25 HCR 5004 Amends Constitutional Citizenship Requirement for Voting Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (37 - 3)
3/20 SB 29 Amends the Authority of the County and Others to Prohibit Gatherings for Reasons of Infectious Disease Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/20 HB 2206 Amends and Renames it the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
3/20 HB 2109 Exempts Public Utilities from Civil Liability to the Attachment, Access, Operation, Maintenance or Removal of Law Enforcement Equipment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
3/20 HB 2060 Reduces Ethics Laws Related to Travel Expense Transparency for State Politicians Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4)
3/20 HB 2304 Requires Local Governments to Report Certain Local Economic Development Incentive Program Information to the Kansas Department of Commerce Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
3/20 HB 2052 Amends the Process for an Individual with a Provisional Concealed Carry License to Request a Standard License Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
3/20 HB 2222 Requires Ignition Interlock Device Manufacturers to Pay Fees to the State for Administration of the Ignition Interlock Program Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
3/20 HB 2217 Extends Scope of the Inspector General to Audit and Investigate State Assistance Programs Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
3/19 SB 14 Appropriates Funding for a Continuous State Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
3/19 HB 2107 Establishes a Process for State Residents to Recover Economic Damages from Wildfires and Other Fire-Related Events Caused by Electric Public Utilities Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
3/19 HB 2020 Requires a Quarterly Report Listing the Names, Addresses and Registration Numbers of Certain Non-Citizens Who Have Been Issued a Driver's License Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
3/19 HB 2338 Authorizes the Kansas Board of Cosmetology to Issue Temporary Location and Guest Artist Permits Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
3/19 HB 2101 Prohibits Municipalities from Adopting and Implementing a Guaranteed Income Program Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
3/19 HB 2284 Establishes Written Policies to Govern Procurement of Managed Care Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
3/19 HB 2291 Establishes a Regulatory Relief Division within the Attorney General's Office Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/19 HB 2033 Establishes Additional Programs and Services for Approved At-Risk Educational Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/18 HB 2007 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2025-2027 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
3/17 SB 105 Establishes Requirements for Filling Vacant Senate Seats Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
3/17 SB 5 Prohibits Use of Funds Provided by Congress for Elections and Election-Related Activities Unless Approved by the Legislature Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
3/17 SB 6 Prohibits the Use of Ranked-Choice Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
3/12 HB 2027 Amends and Reorganizes Subsections of the Public Assistance Statute Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
3/06 SB 4 Establishes Deadline for Returning Absentee Ballots Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
2/19 SB 67 Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Prescribe and Administer Drugs Consistent with Registered Nurse Anesthetist's Education and Qualifications Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4)
2/19 SB 89 Authorizes the Kansas Department of Agriculture to Assess a Participant Fee for Poultry Producers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
2/19 SB 79 Limits SNAP Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
2/19 SB 197 Authorizes Redevelopment of Certain Mall Facilities with STAR bond. Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
2/19 SB 87 Expands the Low-Income Education Scholarship Program Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
2/18 SB 63 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
2/06 SB 14 Appropriates Funding for a Continuous State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
2/05 SB 6 Prohibits the Use of Ranked-Choice Voting Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
2/05 SB 4 Establishes Deadline for Returning Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
1/31 SB 63 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
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