HB 2311

Apr 10, 2025 · Senate · Veto Override

Outcome: passed

Yea: 31
Nay: 9
AFL-CIO Key Vote: OPPOSE
Bill Lets Foster Parents Override DCF Policies on LGBTQ+ Issues
This bill prohibits the Kansas Department for Children and Families from enforcing placement or licensing policies that conflict with a person's religious or moral beliefs about sexual orientation or gender identity. It creates a new right to sue DCF — including for actions taken by contractors — exposing the agency and its workforce to increased legal liability. This undermines the professional judgment of child welfare workers and creates legal risk for public employees carrying out their duties.
Vote Weight: 4x
KS AFL-CIO supports a NAY vote

Yea (31)

Name Party District
Adam Thomas R 23
Beverly Gossage R 9
Brad Starnes R 22
Brenda Dietrich R 20
Caryn Tyson R 12
Chase Blasi R 26
Craig Bowser R 1
Doug Shane R 37
Elaine Bowers R 36
Jeff Klemp R 5
Joseph Claeys R 27
J.R. Claeys R 24
Kellie Warren R 11
Kenny Titus R 18
Larry Alley R 32
Michael Fagg R 14
Michael Murphy R 34
Mike Argabright R 17
Mike Petersen R 28
Mike Thompson R 10
Renee Erickson R 30
Rick Billinger R 40
Rick Kloos R 3
Ronald Ryckman R 38
Stephen Owens R 31
Tim Shallenburger R 13
TJ Rose R 35
Tory Marie Blew R 33
Ty Masterson R 16
Virgil Peck R 15
William Clifford R 39

Nay (9)

Name Party District
Cindy Holscher D 8
David Haley D 4
Dinah Sykes D 21
Ethan Corson D 7
Marci Francisco D 2
Mary Ware D 25
Oletha Faust Goudeau D 29
Pat Pettey D 6
Patrick Schmidt D 19