Legislative News

This week marked the final stretch before the veto session. The Senate adjourned early Friday, March 27th, and will return April 9 to consider vetoes, finalize the budget, and complete remaining work.

During the 2025 legislative session, approximately 775 bills and resolutions were introduced during the 90-day session. Over one hundred of these passed both chambers and reached the Governor’s desk, with many signed into law and a few becoming law without the Governor’s signature.

SENATE HIGHLIGHTS - WEEKLY OVERVIEWThe Kansas Legislature wrapped up the regular portion of the 2025 session on Thursday, advancing a comprehensive budget and passing a range of impactful legislation.

This week was exceptionally busy on the Senate floor, as we passed numerous bills addressing a broad array of topics significant to Kansas.

SENATE HIGHLIGHTS

SENATE HIGHLIGHTS

SENATE HIGHLIGHTS

2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS

SENATE HAPPENINGSThis week, Senate standing committees remained active, conducting hearings and advancing legislation. The Ways and Means Committee has begun reviewing the state budget, with agencies presenting their proposals.

SENATE HAPPENINGS