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John,
Kansas Republicans sent a devastating message to our state this week and took a step back by overturning a number of Governor Kelly's vetoes. While Democrats got to work for hardworking Kansans during an unprecedented legislative session, Republicans looked to bankrupt our state and make it less welcoming — they provided tax handouts to multinational corporations; doubled down on voter suppression bills to criminalize healthy parts of our democracy; lowered the age for concealed carry while making it easier for felons to access guns; and glorified a notable slave owner while alienating Kansans.
Here's a quick summary of all the vetoes which was taken up by the Kansas Legislature:
*
SB
50
(Tax),
Overridden *
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
Athletes),
Sustained *
This
legislation
would've
sent
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've
also
undoubtedly
harm
our
ability
to
attract
and
retain
businesses
and
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),
Overridden *
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),
Overridden *
The
Gadsden
flag
has
become
a
symbol
of
racism.
Legislation
that
alienates
Kansans
and
makes
our
state
less
welcoming
will
hurt
our
ability
to
attract
and
retain
a
talented
workforce
and
employers.
*
HB
2058
(Concealed
Carry),
Overridden *
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.
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This week left no doubt: Kansas Republicans are more extreme than ever and are out of step with the rest of the state. Thank you to our Democratic legislators who stood up for the Governor during veto-session: Governor Kelly vetoed these bills to ensure Kansas does not return to the backwards leadership championed by Brownback-Republicans. Contribute today to protect Kansas Dems, and your donation will be split between the Kansas House Caucus, Kansas Senate Caucus and the Kansas Democratic Party [[link removed]] .
Onwards,
Vicki Hiatt
Chair of the Kansas Democratic Party
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United States
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