Tag: Veto

Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 14, which proposed a continuous state budget if the Legislature failed to pass one, stating that past Legislatures succeeded even amid crises. She also vetoed Senate Bill 5, restricting federal election funds. Kelly allowed three bills to pass without signature, citing concerns over election integrity and legislative power.

Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill eliminating a three-day grace period for mail-in ballots, citing potential disenfranchisement of Kansas voters. The House and Senate passed the bill, but GOP leaders plan to override the veto. Critics argue the bill is rooted in unfounded conspiracy theories from the 2020 election.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bipartisan tax plan, prompting a special legislative session. The governor aims to reach a compromise for responsible tax relief without jeopardizing the state's fiscal stability. The standoff centers on income tax rates, property tax cuts, and tax credits, with both parties seeking an agreement.

The Kansas Legislature renewed its assault on transgender children, but failed to override the governor's veto of legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors. Supporters argued to protect children from life-altering decisions, while opponents emphasized the importance of supportive environments and access to gender-affirming care to reduce mental health risks for transgender youth. The House delayed action as Republican leadership sought enough votes to override the veto.

Six legislators from Kansas are deliberating on tax relief using the state's significant revenue surplus. With the goal of avoiding a veto, negotiators aim to reconcile tax packages and provisions from previous sessions. Their decisions will impact potential $300-600 million annual tax relief for constituents, with pressure to secure a majority in the upcoming elections.

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed the redistricting maps for the Kansas state House of Representatives, the Kansas...

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector February 3, 2022 TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a GOP-drawn congressional map that...

By Sherman Smith - Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The Senate-led charge to ban transgender athletes from school sports crumbled Monday...

By Sherman Smith & Noah Taborda - Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Republicans in the Legislature delivered a knockout punch Monday...