Kansas SenateSB 515
Authorizing nonpublic schools to permit nonaccredited private elementary or secondary school students to participate in certain activities for such nonpublic schools.
Passed 23–16Crossed party lines
What it does: Lets nonpublic schools allow students from nonaccredited private schools to take part in Kansas State High School Activities Association activities, and sets a moratorium on interscholastic competitions and practices during certain time periods. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Final Action - Passed as amended
The tally
Yes 23 · No 16 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Republicans | 23 | 7 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 7 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Bill CliffordR39No
- Brenda DietrichR20No
- Craig BowserR1No
- Elaine BowersR36No
- Mike ArgabrightR17No
- Mike FaggR14No
- Rick BillingerR40No
The full roll (40)
Yes 23
- Adam ThomasR23
- Beverly GossageR9
- Brad StarnesR22
- Caryn TysonR12
- Chase BlasiR26
- Doug ShaneR37
- Jeff KlempR5
- Joe ClaeysR27
- Kellie WarrenR11
- Kenny TitusR18
- Larry AlleyR32
- Mike MurphyR34
- Mike PetersenR28
- Renee EricksonR30
- Rick KloosR3
- Ron RyckmanR38
- Scott HillR24
- Stephen OwensR31
- T.J. RoseR35
- Tim ShallenburgerR13
- Tory Marie BlewR33
- Ty MastersonR16
- Virgil PeckR15
No 16
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.