HB2519Introduced in the House
Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas open records act.
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas open records act.
Where it stands
House Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Consent Calendar Passed - Yea: 40 Nay: 0 · March 17, 2026
40
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Hill | 70 | Yes |
| Silas Miller | 86 | Yes |
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | Yes |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | Yes |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | Yes |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | Yes |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House Hearing: Monday, February 2, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Judiciary
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed
House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 120 Nay: 2
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Senate Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by
Senate Consent Calendar Passed Yea: 40 Nay: 0
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
House Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
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