SB419Introduced in the Senate
Enacting the Kansas intellectual rights and knowledge act, providing a civil cause of action and penalties for violations of such act and authorizing students and student associations to exercise political and ideological beliefs, values and missions.
Introduced by Education
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacting the Kansas intellectual rights and knowledge act, providing a civil cause of action and penalties for violations of such act and authorizing students and student associations to exercise political and ideological beliefs, values and missions.
Where it stands
House Referred to Committee on Education
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed - Yea: 29 Nay: 11 · March 10, 2026
29
Yes
11
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.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Hill | 70 | Yes |
| Silas Miller | 86 | No |
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | No |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | No |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | No |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | No |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | No |
Bill history
Senate Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Education
Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
Senate Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means and referred to Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Sykes
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Sykes was rejected
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed
Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed; Yea: 29 Nay: 11
House Received and Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Education
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