The veto session doesn’t begin for over a week, but lawmakers are busy preparing for what’s to come.
Before Emporia’s Legislative Dialogue on Tuesday night, 17th District Senator Mike Argabright of Olpe says preparations for the veto session follows a fruitful session, but a session that still has a few things left unresolved, including a full property tax package.
Audio Player60th District Representative Mark Schreiber voted with the majority on many issues, but he periodically voted in opposition to fellow Republicans, notably on social issues — using gender-affirming care as an example.
Audio PlayerThe veto session is April 10-12 but may be extended, depending on the number of vetoes from Governor Laura Kelly. Already, the governor has vetoed two bills since the regular session ended this past Thursday:
*Senate Bill 5, which halts the use of federal funds to conduct elections and related activities unless lawmakers approve
*Senate Bill 14, designed to allow for “continuous budgets until amended, lapsed or eliminated” by lawmakers
Legislative Dialogues are organized by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and the League of Women Voters Emporia chapter.
