Sen. Mary Ware

Primary SR 1715

Passed · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the capitol.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Kansas Capitol. The measure formally acknowledges the presence of student groups and mental health organizations visiting the statehouse to promote awareness and discuss wellness programs. By issuing this recognition, the Senate highlights ongoing efforts to reduce stigma and improve access to behavioral health services for Kansans. The resolution does not alter laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to support these advocacy efforts.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates Mental Health Advocacy Day to promote awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to behavioral health services.85% confidence

Passed Mar 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1711

Passed · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.

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.

EducationSupports EducationBill honors an artwork depicting Brown v. Board, promoting civil rights education and public awareness of school desegregation history.75% confidence

Passed Feb 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1708

Passed · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the wellbeing and education of our youngest residents.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day in Kansas to highlight the importance of investing in young children's development. The bill formally recognizes the need to support the well-being and education of the state's youngest residents, as well as the parents and caregivers who look after them. By sending copies to various child care and family advocacy groups, the resolution aims to encourage public focus on early childhood services and licensed child care. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote the value of early education for future economic strength.

EducationSupports EducationBill advocates for investing in early childhood education and well-being, aligning with support indicators for expanding educational access.85% confidence

Passed Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1733

died · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Affirming the Kansas senate's unwavering support for free press in the state of Kansas.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 211

died · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Abolishing the death penalty and creating the crime of aggravated murder.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 421

died · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Providing a sales tax exemption for exploration place, inc.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 140

died · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Allowing cites, counties or other local units of government to raise the minimum wage by ordinance, resolution or law.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1732

Passed · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Congratulating and commending the members of the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.

Passed Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 342

died · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Providing a 0% state rate for sales and use taxes for sales of food and food ingredients and providing for the levying of taxes by cities and counties, providing an exemption from sales and use taxes for sales of farm products sold at farmers’ markets, and discontinuing the nonrefundable food sales tax credit.

died May 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 76

died · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishing the golden years homestead property tax freeze act to provide a refund for certain increases in residential property taxes.

died May 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track