2024 KS Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Kansas Legislature in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports

Authorizes STAR (Sales Tax and Revenue) bonds to finance major professional sports complexes.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB2001 Roll Call 1391537 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children

Would have banned healthcare providers from providing "gender transition" treatment to children.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB233 Roll Call 1435988 Passed 27 to 13 on Apr 29, 2024 See 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment Declaration of Independence

3. Article V Convention: Term Limits

Applies to Congress to "call a convention" under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for the purpose of proposing amendments that would set term limits on members of Congress.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SCR1609 Roll Call 1416496 Passed 24 to 15 on Mar 27, 2024 See Article V

4. Abortion Restrictions

Would forbid abortion procedures, except when necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman in a medical emergency.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB286 Roll Call 1413853 Rejected 7 to 26 on Mar 21, 2024 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

5. Election Integrity

Would have amended various provisions of election law, including changing the advance voting ballots deadline, requiring voting to be done by hand, and prohibiting the use of electronic voting systems, poll books, and remote ballot boxes.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB365 Roll Call 1403113 Rejected 18 to 22 on Mar 5, 2024 See Article I Section 4 Article II Section 1 14th Amendment 26th Amendment

6. Limiting Public Health Authority

Removes the authority of public health officials to issue certain orders related to infectious and contagious diseases.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB6 Roll Call 1259472 Passed 22 to 18 on Feb 23, 2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment

How did they vote?

Larry W. Alley
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Molly Baumgardner
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-037
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Richard Billinger
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-040
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Chase Blasi
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Elaine S. Bowers
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-036
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
J. R. Claeys
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Ethan Corson
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Brenda S. Dietrich
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
John Doll
20% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-039
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Renee Erickson
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Michael A. Fagg
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Oletha Faust-Goudeau
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Marci Francisco
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-002
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Beverly E. Gossage
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
David Haley
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-004
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Thomas Holland
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Cindy Holscher
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Dan Kerschen
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Richard G. Kloos
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Jeff Longbine
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Ty Masterson
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Carolyn McGinn
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Kristen O'Shea
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Robert Olson
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Virgil Peck
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Mike Petersen
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Pat Huggins Pettey
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-006
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Jeffrey Pittman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Dennis D. Pyle
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Usha Reddi
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-022
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Ronald Ryckman
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-038
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Tim Shallenburger
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Mark Steffen
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Alicia Straub
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Dinah H. Sykes
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Mike Thompson
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Caryn Tyson
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Mary Ware
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Kellie Warren
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
Richard Wilborn
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. “STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Abortion Restrictions
5. Election Integrity
6. Limiting Public Health Authority
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