Sen. Ty Masterson

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve office and acknowledges the patriotism of Kansas employers who support their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. The measure highlights the partnership between these groups, noting how employer policies like flexible leave and job protection help service members balance military duties with their civilian lives. By formally recognizing this collaboration, the resolution aims to strengthen the bond between the state, its service members, and their workplaces without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets the schedule for the 2026 Kansas legislative session, requiring the Senate and House to pause operations from February 19 to February 24. During this break, key staff members will remain on duty to handle urgent messages from the governor and other necessary business, while Sunday is excluded from the pause. The legislation also stops lawmakers from receiving daily pay or meal allowances for days when both chambers are closed for more than two days, though exceptions allow for travel and living expenses if legislators attend authorized meetings or conference committee sessions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors Charlie Kirk, a political activist who founded Turning Point USA and was assassinated in 2025. It designates October 14, 2026, and every subsequent October 14 as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day in Kansas to celebrate his legacy and promote free speech. The resolution does not create any new laws or change existing policies but instead encourages Kansans to observe the day by engaging in civil discourse.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution directs members of the Kansas Senate for the 2026 legislative session to occupy the same seats assigned in the previous year, with specific exceptions for six individuals. The bill explicitly names Kloos 2, Hill 3, Schmidt 7, Klemp 11, Holscher 39, and Miller 40 as the senators who will not follow the prior seating arrangement. By maintaining the existing layout for most members while adjusting a few positions, the resolution establishes the physical seating plan for the upcoming session without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally organizes the Kansas Senate for its 2026 legislative session by officially naming its leadership officers. It designates Ty Masterson as president, Tim Shallenburger as vice president, and appoints additional roles such as majority and minority leaders, secretary, and sergeant at arms. The resolution requires the Senate Secretary to notify the House of Representatives of these appointments, pending the House's approval. This procedural measure establishes the internal structure and leadership of the Senate chamber for the upcoming year.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution denounces a planned satanic worship ritual scheduled for March 28, 2025, on the grounds of the Kansas State Capitol. The bill expresses the Senate's disagreement with the event, which its sponsors characterize as anti-Catholic bigotry and an affront to Christian beliefs, while simultaneously acknowledging the First Amendment right to assemble. Additionally, the resolution condemns specific vandalism and hate speech incidents that occurred at St. Patrick Parish in Wichita on March 15, 2025. It calls on Kansans to promote unity and urges Governor Laura Kelly to condemn the planned ritual and the use of stolen property in the vandalism.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally acknowledges the contributions of Kansas Task Force 1 members who assisted in relief efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeastern United States. The bill specifically honors these 36 responders, who hail from 22 different Kansas agencies, for their work in search and rescue, medical care, and transporting people and animals during difficult conditions. By passing this resolution, the Kansas Senate recognizes the outstanding service provided by these individuals but does not enact any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Michael Young, a Kansas native and artist, for creating the Brown v. Board of Education mural displayed on the Kansas Capitol tour. The bill formally recognizes his contribution to preserving the history of civil rights through this specific artwork, which depicts the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ended racial segregation in public schools. By passing this resolution, the Senate acknowledges the mural's role in educating the public about the state's commitment to justice and equality. The final step of the process involves sending official copies of the resolution to both Michael Young and Senator Klemp.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a scheduled break for the Kansas legislature during its 2025 regular session, requiring both the Senate and House to stop meeting on February 20, 2025, and resume on February 25, 2025. While the lawmakers are not in session, essential staff will continue working to handle messages from the governor and other necessary tasks. During this five-day gap, excluding Sundays, legislators will not receive their daily pay unless they are attending specific authorized meetings or conference committees. The resolution also clarifies that members attending these special meetings are eligible to receive travel expenses and subsistence allowances as usual.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes the permanent rules of procedure for the Kansas Senate for the 2025-2028 legislative term. It outlines specific operational details, including meeting times, quorum requirements, and a detailed order of business for daily sessions. The bill also creates and defines the composition of various standing committees, such as Agriculture, Judiciary, and Education, while setting guidelines for how bills are introduced and processed. Additionally, it introduces a streamlined "Session Proforma" for handling routine administrative tasks without requiring a full quorum.