2010 Legislation

Making Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity a Protected Class – SB 53

February 9, 2011 | , , | Posted in News/Updates

SB 53 would endanger the conscience rights of Kansas citizens by requiring them to participate in activities that they find morally objectionable.  In 2008, a young Christian husband and wife who operated a photography business in New Mexico declined to photograph a same-sex commitment ceremony on the basis of their religious beliefs, and were subsequently… Read More >>

Late Term Abortion Legislation – HB 2115

May 5, 2010 | , , | Posted in News/Updates

HB 2115 would strengthen Kansas’ late-term abortion law and help discourage Nebraska abortionist LeRoy Carhart from moving his business to Kansas. Read More >>

In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants – Amendment to S.B. 572

May 4, 2010 | , | Posted in News/Updates

This amendment would have had the effect of denying in-state tuition to the children of those here illegally. Read More >>

Community Defense Act – SB 514

April 28, 2010 | , | Posted in News/Updates

The Community Defense Act would prevent sexually oriented businesses – adult bookstores, video stores, arcades, nightclubs, theaters, etc. – from being built within 1,000 feet of churches, schools, playgrounds, and homes. Read More >>

Insurance Coverage of Abortion – Amendment to SB 388

March 24, 2010 | , , | Posted in News/Updates

This amendment would prevent insurance providers from covering most abortions under basic health care plans. Read More >>

Closing the Mental Health Loophole – HB 2166

March 23, 2010 | , , | Posted in News/Updates

HB 2166 would close the mental health loophole for late-term abortions. Read More >>

Abolishing the Death Penalty – SB 375

February 19, 2010 | , | Posted in News/Updates

SB 375 would repeal Kansas’ death penalty law and abolish its use in the state. Read More >>