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Mike Petersen

Mike Petersen

Senator
Kansas SD-028
Republican
F
58%
Freedom Score
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2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas: Senate
Score: 50

Prohibiting Federal Funds for Elections

Prohibits state and local officials from using federal funds for elections or election-related activities.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB5 Roll Call 1543778 Passed 31 to 9 on 4/10/2025 See Article I Section 4 10th Amendment Article II Section 1

Real Money

Makes gold and silver coins or bullion ("specie") legal tender in Kansas.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB39 Roll Call 1523384 Passed 28 to 12 on 3/20/2025 See Article I Section 10 Article I Section 8 10th Amendment Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment

340B Program

Bars drug manufacturers from blocking deliveries or demanding extra data from Kansas providers in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Cost per household: -$0.18/year
SB284 Roll Call 1523769 Passed 34 to 6 on 3/20/2025 See Article I Section 8 Article I Section 10 Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment

Prohibiting Ranked-choice Voting

Bans the use of ranked-choice voting in Kansas elections.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB6 Roll Call 1519103 Passed 30 to 10 on 3/17/2025 See Article I Section 4 Article II Section 1 10th Amendment

Article V Con-Con

Applies to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
SCR1604 Roll Call 1501456 Passed 29 to 11 on 2/27/2025 See Article V

Film Tax Incentives

Creates state incentives-namely a sales tax exemption and a nonrefundable income tax credit-for film, video, and digital media production.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Cost per household: -$8.00/year
SB52 Roll Call 1493238 Passed 33 to 7 on 2/19/2025 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

“STAR Bonds” for Professional Sports

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

Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children

Would have banned healthcare providers from providing "gender transition" treatment to children.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB233 Roll Call 1435988 Passed 27 to 13 on 4/29/2024 See 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment Declaration of Independence

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 Vote Cast: Yes
SCR1609 Roll Call 1416496 Passed 24 to 15 on 3/27/2024 See Article V

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 Vote Cast: No
SB286 Roll Call 1413853 Rejected 7 to 26 on 3/21/2024 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

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 Vote Cast: Yes
SB365 Roll Call 1403113 Rejected 18 to 22 on 3/5/2024 See Article I Section 4 Article II Section 1 14th Amendment 26th Amendment

Minor Gender Reassignment Surgery

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB26 Roll Call 1310972 Passed 26 to 14 on 4/26/2023 See 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment Declaration of Independence

Kansas Apprenticeship Act

Establishes the Kansas Apprenticeship Act.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
HB2292 Roll Call 1286314 Passed 28 to 0 on 4/6/2023 See 10th Amendment Declaration of Independence

ESG Ban

Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from showing favoritism or bias toward companies based on environmental, social, or governance (ESG) factors when awarding contracts.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB2100 Roll Call 1295439 Passed 27 to 12 on 4/6/2023 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB2313 Roll Call 1311151 Passed 31 to 9 on 4/6/2023 See Fourth Amendment Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Education Savings Accounts

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
SB83 Roll Call 1295855 Rejected 17 to 20 on 4/6/2023 See 10th Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Con-Con

Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, for a convention to propose a term-limits amendment.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
SCR1607 Roll Call 1281788 Passed 22 to 16 on 3/22/2023 See Article V

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 Vote Cast: Yes
SB6 Roll Call 1259472 Passed 22 to 18 on 2/23/2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment
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