Rep. Tom Kessler

Primary HR 6008

Passed · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Supporting the Kansas Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing on being a recipient finalist for a KC-46A Pegasus mission and accompanying aircraft.

Maddy summaryThis Kansas House resolution expresses strong legislative support for the 190th Air Refueling Wing in Topeka to be selected as a finalist for a new KC-46A Pegasus aircraft mission. The bill highlights that the unit currently operates aging KC-135R planes and argues that its strategic location and experienced personnel make it well-suited for the upgrade. By formally endorsing the wing's application, the resolution aims to encourage the federal government to award the contract to this specific unit. This measure does not directly allocate funds or mandate the purchase but serves as an official statement of preference from the state legislature.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly supports the Kansas Air National Guard unit, protecting veteran employment and military readiness.95% confidence

Passed Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2514

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Revising school district open enrollment procedures and requirements to prioritize students who are residents of Kansas over students who are residents of another state, providing for continued enrollment of students who attended a school district of nonresidence in school year 2023-2024, authorizing school districts to deem students as not in good standing prior to enrollment and requiring publication of nonresident student transfer policies on the school district website.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 5014

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Directing the joint committee on fiduciary financial institutions oversight to study and draft legislation relating to environmental, social and governance standards.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 5020

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend section 4 of the Kansas bill of rights to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right that includes the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that any restrictions on such right are subject to the strict scrutiny standard.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6047

Passed · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.

Passed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6044

Passed · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Commemorating the celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6040

Passed · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Great Western Cattle Trail.

Passed Feb 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6034

Passed · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan.

Passed Feb 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6031

Passed · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Supporting the strengthening of Kansas' trade partnership with Ireland.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6030

Passed · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Condemning the October 7 attacks on the State of Israel.

Passed Jan 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track