Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026
8 roll-call votes · 4 bills moved · 0 new Kansas filings
- Closest vote (49-50) — On the Motion to Discharge Roll call
- Broadest support (86-12) — The Senate agreed to proceed with debate on a bill that would allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense tax deduction. The vote was 86 yea to 12 nay. Roll call
- Furthest along — S 5026: Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026
Roll-call votes, with every Kansas position
The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 51 yea, 47 nay. This action approves a specific person for a government position.
Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee
On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-08-03 · report an error
Procedural votes (5)
Votes that move the process along — setting debate terms, ending debate, approving the record. Positions here often follow party strategy rather than the underlying issue.
Bills that moved
On calendar (2)
S 5026: Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026
This bill requires warning labels on certain foods and beverages and restricts junk food advertising to children.AI summary · as of 2026-09-08 · report an error
2026-07-28: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
2026-07-27: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
In committee (2)
HR 9958: Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026
2026-07-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
2026-07-27: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
New money filings — Kansas delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Kansas delegation committees this week.