Tag: Veto Override

Kansas Legislature Overturns Veto To Pass Free Speech Bill Honoring Charlie Kirk

Kansas Republicans overrode Governor Laura Kelly's veto of House Bill 2333, the Kansas Intellectual Rights and Knowledge Act, aimed at protecting free speech on college campuses and honoring activist Charlie Kirk, killed in a shooting. Critics argue it could enable discrimination based on political beliefs. The bill passed with significant support in both chambers.

Kansas Legislature overrides governor’s veto of bill to limit advance voting

The Kansas legislature overrode Governor Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 4, changing mail-in ballot counting deadlines, which could disqualify thousands of ballots. Critics, including Democrats, argue it disenfranchises voters, particularly seniors and rural residents. Republicans claim the change enhances election integrity and transparency, countering concerns about voter suppression.

Kansas Republicans override the governor and ban gender-affirming care for minors

Kansas Republican lawmakers successfully overrode Governor Laura Kelly’s veto to enact a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The law, which may take effect shortly, prohibits treatments for transgender youth and poses potential legal consequences for medical providers. Critics argue it infringes on children’s rights to explore their gender identity.

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes ban on gender-identity health care, abortion coercion and survey bills

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed bills that would restrict gender-identity health care for transgender youth and create a felony for coercing someone to have an abortion. She emphasized the importance of medical decisions remaining with families and physicians. The vetoed bills are likely to face override attempts. This decision has sparked strong reactions from both sides.

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes massive bundle of tax legislation touted by GOP lawmakers

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector May 12, 2023 TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed an $80 million tax reform bill...

Kansas lawmakers override governor’s veto, enacting ban on transgender athletes

By Dylan Lysen, Blaise Mesa, Samantha Horton - Kansas News Service TOPEKA, Kansas — The Kansas Legislature finally rallied enough votes on Wednesday needed...

Kansas House Republicans push message of GOP unity, plan on wielding veto override

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector December 6, 2022 TOPEKA — Kansas House Republicans outnumber Democrats by a large majority and...

Kansas bill banning transgender athletes in school sports falls short of veto override in House

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — An effort to ban transgender athletes from school sports failed Thursday after the...

Kansas House completes override of Gov. Kelly’s veto of congressional redistricting map

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector February 9, 2022 TOPEKA — The Kansas House ratified action of their brethren in the Kansas...

GOP-led Senate reverses course to override Kansas governor’s veto of congressional map

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector February 8, 2022 TOPEKA — The Kansas Senate completed Tuesday a rebuke of Gov. Laura Kelly’s...