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:
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.
For more information about the legislative process, see here.
Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|
April 5, 2013 | KS | HB 2069 | Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing a Union Wage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 32) |
Feb. 25, 2010 | KS | HB 2221 | Ban on Smoking in Certain Public Places | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 54) |
April 6, 2023 | KS | SB 244 | Amends and Provides Technical Updates to Various Codes and Statutes | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
March 14, 2019 | KS | SB 22 | Amends State Tax Laws for Families and Small Businesses | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
April 4, 2023 | KS | HB 2053 | Appropriates Resources to Provide for a Presidential Preference Primary Election in 2024 | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 32) |
March 19, 2013 | KS | HB 2022 | Prohibits Automatic Deductions by Public Labor Organizations for Political Fundraising | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 54) |
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) |
April 8, 2021 | KS | HB 2089 | Restructures Firearm Safety Education Training Programs for School Districts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 44) |
April 5, 2014 | KS | SB 423 | Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
April 4, 2023 | KS | SB 180 | Amends State Law to Codify Narrower Definitions of Gender | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
April 7, 2017 | KS | SB 70 | Amends Ride Inspection Laws for Amusement Parks | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 2) |
March 9, 2022 | KS | HB 2279 | Authorizes Prescribing of Drugs without Supervising Physician | (30 - 7) |
March 23, 2022 | KS | HB 2416 | Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions | (26 - 11) |
April 6, 2023 | KS | SB 26 | Prohibits Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors | Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 52) |
March 30, 2010 | KS | HB 2115 | Late-Term/Partial Birth Abortion Reporting Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 15) |
Jan. 17, 2024 | KS | HB 2284 | Establishes a State Flat Tax | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 11) |
May 11, 2010 | KS | HB 2650 | Transportation Works For Kansas Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 38) |
May 7, 2009 | KS | HB 2373 | 2009-2011 Biennium Budget | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 60) |
Feb. 9, 2022 | KS | SB 347 | Establishes Incentives for Certain Businesses in State | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
April 2, 2015 | KS | HB 2258 | Amends Social Service Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10) |
March 14, 2013 | KS | HB 2059 | Reduces Income Tax Rates | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14) |
March 14, 2013 | KS | HB 2022 | Prohibits Automatic Deductions by Public Labor Organizations for Political Fundraising | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
Feb. 13, 2014 | KS | HB 2389 | Establishes Time Limits on Death Penalty Appeals Process | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
March 21, 2013 | KS | SB 84 | Reduces State Income Tax Rates | Bill Passed - House (82 - 39) |
March 26, 2013 | KS | SB 199 | Establishes the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center | Bill Passed - House (90 - 32) |
March 27, 2013 | KS | HB 2234 | Requires the Secretary of Transportation to Direct the Kansas Turnpike Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
Feb. 20, 2014 | KS | HB 2387 | Requires 50 Year Minimum Sentence for Certain Murder Convictions | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
April 2, 2013 | KS | HB 2069 | Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing a Union Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
March 25, 2015 | KS | SB 45 | Authorizes Concealed Firearms Without a License | Bill Passed - House (85 - 39) |
March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2272 | Amends Gaming Law | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
March 15, 2018 | KS | HB 2042 | Authorizes Individuals Aged 18-20 to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2552 | Prohibits Medicaid Expansion | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7) |
March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2014 | Repeals the Kansas Renewable Energy Standards Act | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
March 6, 2014 | KS | HB 2338 | Appropriates Funds to the Judicial Branch | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
March 25, 2014 | KS | HB 2125 | Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
March 21, 2013 | KS | HB 2143 | 2013-2018 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
March 29, 2023 | KS | SB 180 | Amends State Law to Codify Narrower Definitions of Gender | Bill Passed - House (83 - 41) |
April 5, 2014 | KS | SB 423 | Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings | Bill Passed - House (66 - 55) |
March 13, 2015 | KS | SB 7 | Appropriates Funds to the Department of Education | Bill Passed - House (64 - 57) |
March 25, 2015 | KS | HB 2135 | Appropriates Funds to Public and Private Universities | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
March 23, 2023 | KS | SB 15 | Authorizes Increased Tax Credits for the Disabled | Bill Passed - House (104 - 18) |
March 8, 2019 | KS | SB 22 | Amends State Tax Laws for Families and Small Businesses | Bill Passed - House (76 - 43) |
March 29, 2023 | KS | HB 2053 | Appropriates Resources to Provide for a Presidential Preference Primary Election in 2024 | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
Feb. 5, 2016 | KS | SB 133 | Establishes Immunity for Underage Drinkers Who Seek Medical Help | Bill Passed - House (92 - 27) |
April 8, 2021 | KS | HB 2089 | Restructures Firearm Safety Education Training Programs for School Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
Feb. 28, 2013 | KS | SB 63 | Authorizes Secretary of State to Prosecute Election Fraud Cases | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
Jan. 26, 2022 | KS | SB 355 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (79 - 37) |
March 25, 2021 | KS | HB 2126 | Exempts Various Industries from Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
April 28, 2022 | KS | SB 84 | Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas | Bill Passed - House (73 - 49) |
March 26, 2024 | KS | SB 287 | Prohibits Administering Any Drug, Diagnostic Test, or Behavioral Health Treatment to a Minor Without Parental Consent | Bill Passed - House (85 - 37) |
March 27, 2024 | KS | SB 96 | Establishes Childcare Licensing Requirements Related to License Capacity and Staff-to-Child Ratios | Bill Passed - House (107 - 10) |
Jan. 31, 2013 | KS | HB 2023 | Prohibits Manditory Labor Organizational Fees for Political Purposes | Bill Passed - House (68 - 56) |
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) |
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 12, 2018 | KS | SB 405 | Authorizes Confined Feeding Facilities Within City Limits | Bill Passed - House (84 - 37) |
March 25, 2015 | KS | SB 95 | Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortion | Bill Passed - House (98 - 26) |
March 23, 2022 | KS | SB 161 | Authorizes Robotic Personal Delivery Devices | Bill Passed - House (75 - 47) |
March 16, 2016 | KS | SB 175 | Prohibits Discrimination Against Religious Student Associations | Bill Passed - House (81 - 41) |
March 12, 2014 | KS | HB 2210 | Amends the Date by Which a Voter May Change Party Affiliation | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
April 3, 2013 | KS | SB 181 | Reduces Property Taxes for Motor Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
March 23, 2016 | KS | SB 338 | Authorizes District Courts to Transfer Possession of Abandoned Properties | Bill Passed - House (79 - 44) |
March 22, 2018 | KS | HB 2457 | Establishes the Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency Act | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16) |
March 15, 2023 | KS | SB 83 | Expands Eligibility for Low-Income Student Scholarships | Bill Passed - House (64 - 61) |
March 9, 2023 | KS | HB 2238 | Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
April 4, 2014 | KS | HB 2553 | Establishes an Interstate Health Care Compact | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
March 27, 2024 | KS | SB 387 | Amends Various State Educational Reforms and Regulations | Bill Passed - House (65 - 58) |
March 13, 2013 | KS | HB 2019 | Authorizes Governor to Appoint Judges to Kansas Court of Appeals | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
April 3, 2014 | KS | Knox Amdt | Prohibits Implementation of Common Core Standards Using Certain State Funds | Amendment Adopted - Senate (27 - 12) |
May 10, 2010 | KS | HB 2360 | Kansas Taxpayer Transparency Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 61) |
Feb. 15, 2011 | KS | HB 2014 | 2011-2012 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17) |
March 24, 2010 | KS | SB 514 | Sexually Oriented Business Regulations | Bill Passed - House (106 - 16) |
May 3, 2012 | KS | HB 2333 | Amends State Pension System | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8) |
Feb. 5, 2009 | KS | SB 23 | 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011 Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - House (74 - 48) |
May 7, 2012 | KS | SB 313 | Prohibits Certain Abortion-Related Tax Credits | Bill Passed - House (88 - 31) |
March 23, 2011 | KS | HB 2218 | Abortion Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
May 5, 2021 | KS | SCR 1611 | Alleges Abuse of Federal Power, Seeks Constitutional Amendment | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19) |
May 10, 2012 | KS | SB 102 | State Senate Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (67 - 50) |
Feb. 8, 2022 | KS | SB 347 | Establishes Incentives for Certain Businesses in State | Bill Passed - House (80 - 41) |
May 5, 2009 | KS | HB 2373 | 2009-2011 Biennium Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17) |
March 23, 2011 | KS | SB 83 | Amends Judicial Appointment Process | Bill Passed - House (66 - 57) |
May 7, 2010 | KS | HB 2650 | Transportation Works For Kansas Program | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
March 29, 2012 | KS | SB 62 | Authorizes Medical Professionals and Facilities to Not Provide Referrals for Abortions or Sterilizations | Bill Passed - House (95 - 29) |
March 27, 2024 | KS | HB 2096 | Requiring Certain Premium Taxes to be Paid 90 Days After Each Calender Year | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
Jan. 30, 2013 | KS | SCR 1601 | Authorizes the Governor to Nominate Judges | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
Feb. 20, 2013 | KS | SCR 1608 | Authorizes the Legislature To Have Sole Authority on School Funding | Amendment Adopted - Senate (27 - 13) |
Feb. 28, 2013 | KS | SB 149 | Requires Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8) |
March 1, 2013 | KS | HB 2019 | Authorizes Governor to Appoint Judges to Kansas Court of Appeals | Bill Passed - House (73 - 50) |
March 14, 2013 | KS | HB 2055 | Authorizes Concealed Handguns Inside State Capitol and School Buildings | Bill Passed - House (84 - 38) |
March 14, 2013 | KS | HB 2199 | Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Firearms Laws Within the State of Kansas | Bill Passed - House (94 - 29) |
Feb. 4, 2013 | KS | HB 2022 | Prohibits Automatic Deductions by Public Labor Organizations for Political Fundraising | Bill Passed - House (91 - 29) |
Feb. 28, 2013 | KS | Holland Amendment to SB 63 | Prohibits the Secretary of State from Operating a PAC | Amendment Adopted - Senate (23 - 17) |
Feb. 28, 2013 | KS | SB 142 | Prohibits Civil Action Lawsuits Concerning Abortion Consultation | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
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) |
March 26, 2013 | KS | SB 72 | Exempts Health Clubs From Property Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14) |
March 24, 2014 | KS | HB 2553 | Establishes an Interstate Health Care Compact | Bill Passed - House (74 - 48) |
Feb. 27, 2014 | KS | SB 311 | Increases the Limit for Non-Economic Civil Damages | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8) |
March 19, 2014 | KS | SB 298 | Repeals Mortgage Registration Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
March 20, 2013 | KS | HB 2231 | 2014-2016 Biennium Budget | Bill Passed - House (68 - 55) |