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John,

Governor Laura Kelly showed common sense leadership in Topeka when she vetoed disastrous legislation passed by Kansas Republicans during the 2021 legislative session. The #ksleg returns this week to make final decisions on whether to override or uphold the Governor's vetoes. Here's a quick summary of all the legislation which was vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly.

*
SB
50
(Tax),
Vetoed *
This
fiscally
irresponsible
proposal
blows
a
$307.7
million
hole
in
our
state
general
fund
that
will
undo
much
of
the
progress
we
have
made
to
accelerate
out
of
the
pandemic
through
record
economic
development
and
protecting
education
investments
for
our
children.


*
SB
55
(Trans
Athlete),
Vetoed *
This
legislation
sends
a
devastating
message
that
Kansas
is
not
welcoming
to
all
children
and
their
families,
including
those
who
are
transgender
--
who
are
already
at
a
higher
risk
of
bullying,
discrimination
and
suicide.
This
bill
would
also
undoubtedly
harm
our
ability
to
attract
and
retain
businesses.
It
would
send
a
signal
to
prospective
companies
that
Kansas
is
more
focused
on
unnecessary
and
divisive
legislation,
than
strategic,
pro-growth
lawmaking.


*
HB
2183
and
HB
2332
(Election
security),
Vetoed *
These
legislations
are
designed
to
disenfranchise
Kansans
and
make
it
difficult
for
them
to
participate
in
the
democratic
process,
not
to
stop
voter
fraud.
Kansas
has
always
had
safe
and
secure
elections;
these
two
bills
are
a
solution
in
search
of
a
problem.


*
HB
2166
(Gadsden
flag),
Vetoed *
The
Gadsden
flag
has
become
a
symbol
of
racism
and
there
is
no
room
for
discrimination
in
Kansas.
Legislation
that
alienates
Kansans
and
makes
our
state
less
welcoming
will
hurt
our
ability
to
attract
and
retain
a
talented
workforce
and
employers.
If
the
bill
is
passed
without
the
Gadsden
flag
option,
Governor
Kelly
has
agreed
to
sign
it.


*
HB
2058
(Concealed
Carry),
Vetoed *
This
bill
will
significantly
increase
the
number
of
college
and
university
students
who
are
eligible
to
carry
concealed
firearms
on
campus,
creating
a
threatening
environment
on
college
and
university
campuses.
This
bill
would
allow
previous
offenders
and
felons
to
obtain
firearms,
including
those
who
have
been
convicted
for
crimes
like
domestic
battery.
Kansas
cannot
risk
pushing
young
people,
jobs,
or
businesses
away
through
divisive
legislation
that
would
jeopardize
public
safety.


*
HB
2039
(Civics
Bill)
and
HB
2089
(Eddie
the
Eagle),
Vetoed *
It
is
the
role
of
the
State
Board
of
Education
to
set
curriculum,
not
the
legislature.
We
should
instead
encourage
the
legislature
to
work
with
the
Board
of
Education.



Governor Kelly vetoed these bills to protect Kansans and ensure Kansas does not return to the backwards leadership championed by Sam Brownback and Republican members of the Kansas legislature. Now, we need to do all we can to help the Governor's office sustain these vetoes. Can you chip in $20, $35, $50, or $100 today to help protect Kansas values? [[link removed]]

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Onwards,


Vicki Hiatt

Chair of the Kansas Democratic Party

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