Con-Con  |  HCR5008

HCR5008 applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, for a convention to propose a Balanced Budget Amendment.

The Kansas State House of Representatives passed HCR5008 on March 22, 2023 by a vote of 74 to 48. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. HCR5008 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Kansas Apprenticeship Act  |  HB2292

HB2292 establishes the Kansas Apprenticeship Act aimed at broadening apprenticeship opportunities with various entities including businesses, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits. It facilitates this expansion through tax credits and grants. Additionally, it promotes teaching apprenticeships in public schools by offering scholarships for professional teaching degrees.

The Kansas State House of Representatives passed HB2292 on February 23, 2023, by a vote of 115 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because such government acts, including taxpayer-funded grants and tax credits, are a misuse of tax dollars and are unnecessary interference in the free market. We encourage parents to withdraw their children from public school and explore alternative methods of education.

ESG Ban  |  HB2100

HB2100 introduces the Kansas Public Investments and Contracts Protection Act, which prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from showing favoritism or bias toward companies based on environmental, social, or governance (ESG) factors when awarding contracts. The bill bans fiduciaries of KPERS to prioritize the interests of participants and beneficiaries and restricts state agencies from implementing ESG criteria or imposing such standards on individuals or businesses.

The Kanas State House of Representatives passed HB2100 on April 6, 2023 by a vote of 76 to 47. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the government has a duty to protect Kansans’ individual liberties from the all-encompassing ‘woke’ environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement. As a political scam that seeks to proliferate worldwide and implement the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, ESG denies the property rights of American citizens by restricting their access to financial services, among others, preventing both companies and individuals from entering into contracts voluntarily based on their own interests with freedom of association. The Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment were written to protect against undue deprivations or disparagements of a person’s “property.”

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act  |  HB2313

HB2313 enacts the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, which protects babies born from failed abortions and mandates that medical professionals take measures to preserve the baby’s life, just as they would with any other birth.

The Kansas State House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto on April 26, 2023 by a vote of 87 to 37. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right articulated in the Declaration of Independence and safeguarded by the U.S. Constitution, as guaranteed by the 4th, 5th, and 14th Amendments.

Minor Gender Reassignment Surgery  |  SB26

SB26 permits an individual who underwent gender reassignment procedures as a minor to initiate a civil lawsuit under the Act against the physician who conducted those procedures.

The Kansas State House of Representatives passed SB26 on April 6, 2023 by a vote of 70 to 52. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas like this for years. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders. Additionally, minors are not yet capable of giving informed consent and should not have the ability to choose a gender that contradicts their scientific classification, causing irreversible damage, so they should be able to initiate a civil lawsuit because the practice and belief is unnatural.

Education Savings Accounts  |  SB83

SB83 provides for awards or grants for qualified students and establish the Kansas Education Enrichment Program Fund and provides Education Savings Accounts to parents across the state.

The Kansas State House of Representatives passed SB83 on April 6, 2023 by a vote of 65 to 58. We have assigned pluses to the nays because while the idea of allowing money to follow a child to any school of their choice may initially sound appealing, it raises concerns. This policy essentially directs government funds toward supporting private schools, inevitably attaching certain conditions and implications to this financial support. Private schools should not accept government money.

Con-Con  |  SCR1607

SCR1607 applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, for a convention to propose a term-limits amendment.

The Kansas State Senate passed SCR1607 on March 22, 2023 by a vote of 22 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. SCR1607 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Kansas Apprenticeship Act  |  HB2292

HB2292 establishes the Kansas Apprenticeship Act aimed at broadening apprenticeship opportunities with various entities including businesses, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits. It facilitates this expansion through tax credits and grants. Additionally, it promotes teaching apprenticeships in public schools by offering scholarships for professional teaching degrees.

The Kansas State Senate passed HB2292 on March 28, 2023, by a vote of 30 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because such government acts, including taxpayer-funded grants and tax credits, are a misuse of tax dollars and are unnecessary interference in the free market. We encourage parents to withdraw their children from public school and explore alternative methods of education.

ESG Ban  |  HB2100

HB2100 introduces the Kansas Public Investments and Contracts Protection Act, which prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from showing favoritism or bias toward companies based on environmental, social, or governance (ESG) factors when awarding contracts. The bill bans fiduciaries of KPERS to prioritize the interests of participants and beneficiaries and restricts state agencies from implementing ESG criteria or imposing such standards on individuals or businesses.

The Kanas State Senate passed HB2100 on April 6, 2023 by a vote of 27 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the government has a duty to protect Kansans’ individual liberties from the all-encompassing ‘woke’ environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement. As a political scam that seeks to proliferate worldwide and implement the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, ESG denies the property rights of American citizens by restricting their access to financial services, among others, preventing both companies and individuals from entering into contracts voluntarily based on their own interests with freedom of association. The Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment were written to protect against undue deprivations or disparagements of a person’s “property.”

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act  |  HB2313

HB2313 enacts the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, which protects babies born from failed abortions and mandates that medical professionals take measures to preserve the baby’s life, just as they would with any other birth.

The Kansas State Senate voted to override the Governor’s veto on April 26, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right articulated in the Declaration of Independence and safeguarded by the U.S. Constitution, as guaranteed by the 4th, 5th, and 14th Amendments.

Minor Gender Reassignment Surgery  |  SB26

SB26 permits an individual who underwent gender reassignment procedures as a minor to initiate a civil lawsuit under the Act against the physician who conducted those procedures.

The Kansas State Senate failed to override the Governor’s veto of SB26 on April 26, 2023 by a vote of 26 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas like this for years. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders. Additionally, minors are not yet capable of giving informed consent and should not have the ability to choose a gender that contradicts their scientific classification, causing irreversible damage, so they should be able to initiate a civil lawsuit because the practice and belief is unnatural.

Education Savings Accounts  |  SB83

SB83 provides for awards or grants for qualified students and establish the Kansas Education Enrichment Program Fund and provides Education Savings Accounts to parents across the state.

The Kansas State Senate passed SB83 on April 6, 2023 by a vote of 17 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because while the idea of allowing money to follow a child to any school of their choice may initially sound appealing, it raises concerns. This policy essentially directs government funds toward supporting private schools, inevitably attaching certain conditions and implications to this financial support. Private schools should not accept government money.

Business Rights  |  SB493

SB493 prohibits cities and counties from regulating plastic and other containers designed for the consumption, transportation or protection of merchandise, food or beverages.

The Kansas State House of Representatives passed SB493 on March 23, 2022 by a vote of 74 to 48. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the government should not interfere in the free market by compelling businesses to take specific actions. Throughout the country, plastic bans are being implemented to address “climate change” and embrace this woke agenda.

Prevent Mask & Vaccine Mandates  |  SB34

SB34 prohibits governmental entities and public officials from imposing mask mandates and vaccine mandates during the spread of a contagious or infectious disease. This legislation also limits the powers of the governor and other governmental entities, including the Kansas emergency management, to mandate face masks. This requires judicial review of certain emergency actions.

The Kansas State Senate passed SB34 on April 28, 2022 by a vote of 23 to 17.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions should not be the object of government, nor be under its federal, state, or local jurisdictions in the United States. Forcing an individual to receive a vaccination, wear a mask, or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Election Integrity  |  HB2138

HB2138 requires all voting systems for elections to use individual voter-verified paper ballots with a distinctive watermark. It also requires that the secretary of state and local election officers are to provide an affidavit to be signed by election workers regarding handling of completed ballots, requiring audits of any federal, statewide or state legislative race that is within 1% of the total votes cast.

The Kansas State Senate passed HB2138 on April 1, 2022 by a vote of 28 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because strengthening our election laws are crucial in the preservation of our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. Tightening election laws preserve the integrity of the election process and any measure taken to restore trust in the process is a win for our country.

COVID-19 Treatments  |  HB2280

HB2280 allows the prescribing and dispensing of medications for off-label use to prevent and treat COVID-19 infections. This legislation also requires child care facilities and schools to grant religious exemptions from vaccination requirements without inquiring questioning religious beliefs.

The Kansas State Senate passed HB2280 on March 23, 2022 by a vote of 21 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual has the fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities to make medical decisions for themselves, which are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Con-Con  |  SCR1611

SCR1611 applies Kansas to an Article V Convention to propose amendments to limit federal power. This vote was to send SCR1611 back to committee. This legislation followed the wording of Mark Meckler’s Convention of States Project, or COS Project, application, urging Congress to call a convention to propose amendments “that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

The Kansas State Senate passed SCR1611 on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 21 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the motion was to send SCR1611 back to committee, which essentially kills the bill. A so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials.

Second Amendment Rights  |  HB2058

HB2058 lowers the minimum age for a concealed carry permit from 21 year old to 18 years old.

The Kansas State Senate voted to override the Governor’s veto for HB2058 on May 3, 2021 and passed by a vote of 31 to 8. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The constitution does not limit who, where, and when someone can carry a firearm.

Fairness in Women’s Sports Act  |  SB55

SB55 requires that public school female student athletic teams only include members who are biologically female.

The Kansas State Senate voted to override the Governor’s veto for SB55 on May 3, 2021 by a vote of 26 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas for years. This indoctrination is letting people believe that they can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders. Taxpayers fund sports programs in schools, so this legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars will not be going to athletic programs that embrace the woke culture.

Prevent Mask & Vaccine Mandates  |  SB34

SB34 Prohibits governmental entities and public officials from imposing mask mandates and vaccine mandates during the spread of a contagious or infectious disease. This legislation also limits the powers of the governor and other governmental entities, including the Kansas emergency management, to mandate face masks. This requires judicial review of certain emergency actions.

The Kansas State House of Representatives passed SB34 on April 28, 2022 by a vote of 64 to 53. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions should not be the object of government, nor be under its federal, state, or local jurisdictions in the United States. Forcing an individual to receive a vaccination, wear a mask, or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Election Integrity  |  HB2138

HB2138 requires all voting systems for elections to use individual voter-verified paper ballots with a distinctive watermark. It also requires that the secretary of state and local election officers are to provide an affidavit to be signed by election workers regarding handling of completed ballots, requiring audits of any federal, statewide or state legislative race that is within 1% of the total votes cast.

The Kansas State House of Representatives passed HB2138 on April 26, 2022 by a vote of 82 to 40.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because strengthening our election laws are crucial in the preservation of our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. Tightening election laws preserve the integrity of the election process and any measure taken to restore trust in the process is a win for our country.

Con-Con  |  HCR5027

HCR5027 applies to the Congress of the United States to call a convention of the states. This legislation followed the wording of Mark Meckler’s Convention of States Project, or COS Project, application, urging Congress to call a convention to propose amendments “that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

The Kansas State House of Representatives rejected HCR5027 on March 9, 2022 by a vote of 76 to 43. To pass, the House needed to pass HCR5027 with a 2/3 majority.  We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. HCR5027 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Second Amendment Rights  |  HB2058

HB2058 lowers the minimum age for a concealed carry permit from 21 year old to 18 years old.

The Kansas State House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto for HB2058 on May 3, 2021 and passed by a vote of 84 to 39. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The constitution does not limit who, where, and when someone can carry a firearm.

Fairness in Women’s Sports Act  |  SB55

SB55 requires that public school female student athletic teams only include members who are biologically female.

The Kansas State House of Representatives passed SB55 on April 8, 2021 by a vote of 76 to 43. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas for years. This indoctrination is letting people believe that they can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders. Taxpayers fund sports programs in schools, so this legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars will not be going to athletic programs that embrace the woke culture.