Sen. Tory Marie Blew

Primary SR 1712

Passed · Kansas Senate · Lead sponsor

Congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1712 formally congratulates and commends seven Kansas educators who were selected as the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers. The resolution recognizes these individuals for their long-standing service and exemplary qualities as teachers, listing their names and schools in the text. It also notes the history of the award, which was established in 1953 and is funded by donations from Bank of America and the Black family. The Senate resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of the teachers' contributions and includes instructions for sending copies of the document to Senator Argabright.

EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly congratulates and commends Master Teachers, recognizing their service and exemplary qualities, which directly supports educators.90% confidence

Passed Mar 7, 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 HB 2308

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Establishing a hunting outfitter task force that shall study the hunting outfitter industry in the state of Kansas and may make recommend changes to the law and rules and regulations.

died Apr 30, 2024 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 HB 2349

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

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

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2145

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Extending voting franchise in city elections to qualified electors living in areas subject to extraterritorial zoning or subdivision regulations.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2168

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Substitute for HB 2168 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Amending the commercial industrial hemp act to reduce maximum license and registration fee amounts to $500.

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