State of Kansas Archives: on Abortion
Derek Schmidt:
Limited-government conservative who opposes abortion
Both Schmidt and Colyer are running as limited-government conservatives who oppose abortion, limits on gun rights and an expansion of the state's
Medicaid health coverage for the needy. They'll also play to Trump's supporters in a state Trump carried comfortably in two elections.
Source: Associated Press on KSHB-41 on 2022 Kansas Governor race
Mar 9, 2021
Roger Marshall:
Believes life begins at conception and should be protected
He knows a child is a living creation of God from the moment of conception. In Congress, Dr. Marshall co-sponsored bills that would: eliminate all taxpayer funding for abortions, defund Planned Parenthood, and make any abortion after
20 weeks illegal nationwide. Dr. Marshall is also a proud cosponsor of "The Heartbeat Bill," and believes that life begins at conception, and should be protected and cherished from that point on.
Source: 2020 Kansas Senate campaign website KansansForMarshall.com
Jun 17, 2020
Dave Lindstrom:
Led local fight against funding Planned Parenthood
There is no one more vulnerable than an unborn child. It should be nothing short of a national emergency that life has become so disposable in our present culture. As a county commissioner, Dave Lindstrom led the fight to successfully prevent
county funding of Planned Parenthood. Dave will continue to fight against any effort to provide subsidies to organizations whose primary function is to devalue or encourage the destruction of human life.
Source: 2020 Kansas Senate campaign website LindstromForSenate.com
May 31, 2020
Barbara Bollier:
Protect women's privacy in their medical decisions
When people are making private, complex, personal medical decisions, the last thing they want is a politician in the middle of it. As a doctor, Barbara has a unique appreciation for the doctor-patient relationship and why it is so important to preserve.
Barbara will:- Protect women's privacy in their medical decisions;
- Let women and their doctors determine what care they need without government interference;
- Ensure all women have access to basic healthcare.
Source: 2020 Kansas Senate campaign website BollierForKansas.com
May 28, 2020
Roger Marshall:
Kansans for Life: national leader for pro-life legislation
The leading anti-abortion group in Kansas endorsed Marshall, a move likely to help the congressman shore up support among social conservatives. Kansans For Life's
(KFL) political action committee noted the congressman's background as an OB-GYN. "Dr. Marshall has delivered over five thousand babies and is a national leader for pro-life legislation," said Melissa Leach, the manager of KFL's PAC.
Source: The Kansas City Star on 2020 Kansas Senate endorsement
May 28, 2020
Dave Lindstrom:
Committed to culture of life; opposes late-term abortions
As a father, Dave is also committed to a culture of life in our society and believes
that those who continue to push for late-term abortions, even after birth, must be stopped.
Source: 2020 Kansas Senate campaign website, LindstromForSenate.com
Jan 7, 2020
Jake LaTurner:
Innocent unborn children are among our most vulnerable
We must not give up on protecting life. In 2013 we passed a bill banning the practice of sex-selective abortion. In 2016 we passed a common sense measure that required abortionists to provide women with information about the procedure. And on April 7,
2015 [we] signed the bill successfully. I truly believe a society should be judged by how it treats the most vulnerable amongst it. Women in crisis and their innocent, unborn children truly are among our most vulnerable.
Source: 2020 Kansas Senate campaign website LaTurnerForSenate.com
Jul 19, 2019
Jake LaTurner:
Innocent unborn children are among our most vulnerable
We must not give up on protecting life. In 2013 we passed a bill banning the practice of sex-selective abortion. In 2016 we passed a common sense measure that required abortionists to provide women with information about the procedure. And on April 7,
2015 [we] signed the bill successfully. I truly believe a society should be judged by how it treats the most vulnerable amongst it. Women in crisis and their innocent, unborn children truly are among our most vulnerable.
Source: Hays Post on 2020 Kansas Senatorial race
Apr 29, 2019
Laura Kelly:
Endorsed by Planned Parenthood
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Laura Kelly won endorsement of a four-state Planned Parenthood organization in the wake of an increasingly bitter attack from a Democratic rival regarding dedication to preserving legal abortion.
Kelly made abortion a campaign issue by repeatedly blasting Democratic candidate Josh Svaty for voting 11 times in support of anti-abortion legislation while a member of the Kansas House.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal on 2018 Kansas gubernatorial race
Jul 12, 2018
Jeff Colyer:
Kansas prohibited slavery and prohibited abortion together
Kansas was founded on the idea that all people have value. EVERYONE has a God-given right to life and liberty. As a doctor, I've seen newborn babies, who no one gave a chance, thrive. I've seen mothers frightened by a scary ultrasound, only to rejoice
at their child's wedding 20 years later. When Kansas first entered the Union, two of our first laws emphasized basic human dignity. As a free state, Kansas prohibited slavery. The same Founders--whose names appear on these walls--passed laws
prohibiting abortion. That same constitution that prohibited slavery did NOT mention a RIGHT to an abortion. Yet, a Kansas Court issued a ruling which argues the framers of the Kansas constitution imagined abortion as a separate constitutional right.
This is violence against basic facts. This cannot stand. We are a pro-life state. On the issue of life, the stakes are SO high, the issue is SO foundational, the people of Kansas MUST have the final say.
Source: 2018 Kansas Inauguration/State of the State speech
Feb 8, 2018
Sam Brownback:
I dream of cherishing life at every stage
I dream of a culture of life where every life at every stage is celebrated and cherished. You have already done much to create this.
With all the legislation protecting and honoring life you have passed, there have been 17,000 fewer abortions in the past six years than in the prior six-years. 17,000 we must not go back now!
Source: 2018 Kansas State of the State address
Jan 9, 2018
Carl Brewer:
Supports reproductive rights
I promise to protect and expand women and children's health care access. This must include access to the full spectrum of women's reproductive health care needs. We must reduce the teen pregnancy rate and
tackle the extraordinary economic consequences of babies having babies. I will increase access to prenatal care and infant access to primary care, and prioritize reducing Kansas' high infant mortality rate.
Source: 2018 Kansas Gubernatorial website BrewerForKansas.com
Sep 15, 2017
Jeff Colyer:
Staunchly anti-abortion
Although Colyer's voting record during his two years in the Kansas House and two years in the state Senate tells us very little, on one issue his rabid views are clear.
Colyer is staunchly anti-abortion. That undoubtedly is one of the key reasons Brownback picked him as his running mate twice. On a Richter scale of opposing abortion, Colyer is near the top.
Source: Kansas City Star OpEd on 2018 Kansas governor race
May 26, 2017
Wink Hartman:
Protect life from conception to natural death
There is no state in America that has more consistently led the charge on protection of life than Kansas. I am a pro-life candidate and will be a pro-life Governor.
If elected, I will promote, sign and defend Legislation that will protect life from conception to natural death.
Source: 2018 Kansas governor campaign website HartmanForKansas.com
May 2, 2017
Ron Estes:
Lead the fight to protect the unborn
?I believe that every human being has an inalienable right to life. I am proudly pro-life, and as your Congressman, I will lead the fight to protect the unborn.
One of my top priorities will be to defund Planned Parenthood. American taxpayers should not be forced to fund organizations that perform abortions.
Source: 2017 Kansas House campaign website EstesForCongress.com
Apr 11, 2017
Ron Estes:
Strong advocate for the unborn
Kansans for Life endorsed Ron Estes in his run for US Congress. The endorsement email sent to KFL members says: "Ron Estes is running as the Republican candidate and has been endorsed by Kansans for Life. Ron has been actively involved with
Kansans for Life for a number of years and is a regular attender at KFL events around the state. We are very excited to have Ron as our candidate and believe he will be a strong advocate for the unborn in Washington D.C.
"His opponent, James Thompson, has said that he hopes to remove all restrictions on abortion, including repealing the
Hyde Amendment which prevents tax-payer money from funding abortions. It is critical that pro-lifers get out to vote for Ron Estes."
Source: Press release, "KFL", on 2017 Kansas House campaign website
Mar 9, 2017
Jerry Moran:
Life from conception is sacred and must be defended
Q: Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?Moran: I am, and always have been, pro-life. Life is precious and deserves our respect and protection. During my time in Congress, I have used my voice and vote to further the cause of life and
defend the unborn. Science demonstrates that each human life begins at conception and I believe that the right to life guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution is vested in each human being. This right is sacred and must be defended.
I support legislation protecting life at its earliest stages, and in response to the practices of convicted abortion provider Kermit Gosnell, I sponsor a ban on abortions performed after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Furthermore, I believe that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund the end of innocent human life through elective abortion and have voted to prevent the use of public money for this practice.
Source: 2016 AFA Action iVoterGuide on 2016 Kansas Senate race
Nov 8, 2016
Roger Marshall:
Opposes any efforts to use taxpayer funding for abortions
Marshall is staunchly pro-life and will oppose any efforts to ever use taxpayer funding for abortions. As a physician who has delivered over 5,000 babies in Kansas over the last 25 years, Dr. Marshall sees human life at it's most vulnerable state every
day: in the womb of the mother. "I believe that life begins at conception."During residency training, Dr. Marshall specifically chose a program that did not teach or perform abortions. Upon completing residency, he purposefully chose to work in
hospitals that do not perform these awful procedures. He stands for life everyday, and will stand for life in Congress. No matter what.
"I have committed my professional life to bringing life into this world and I know a child is a living creation
of God prior to what we recognize as birth. I encourage those who advocate for so-called "choice" to visit my office and to talk to the many brave women who have brought joy into this world even through the most difficult circumstances."-- Roger Marshall
Source: 2016 Kansas House campaign website KansansForMarshall.com
Nov 8, 2016
Patrick Wiesner:
A woman bears the burdens; so trust her judgment
On Choice: It's a woman's decision. She knows her health and unique situation better than anyone else. She has the most at stake.Congress does not have the knowledge or consequences to be involved. Institutions as inherently dysfunctional
as the federal and state legislatures cannot possibly have the insight, empathy, or wisdom necessary to dictate the outcome on this most personal circumstance of a woman.
Finally, the courts are too slow and public to be a decision forum when time and privacy are the most important. Here also, a judge is unlikely to have any medical expertise.
A judge's decision cannot be better than one made by a woman who is closest to the matter.
A woman bears the burdens; it's her choice. I trust her judgment.
Source: 2016 Kansas Senate campaign website WiesnerForSenate.com
Aug 31, 2016
Sam Brownback:
Need to permanently end tax funding for Planned Parenthood
In 2011, I signed legislation stopping most taxpayer funding from going to Planned Parenthood. The time has come to finish the job. Planned Parenthood's trafficking of baby body parts is antithetical to our belief
in human dignity. Today, I am directing Secretary Susan Mosier to ensure that not a single dollar of taxpayer money goes to Planned Parenthood through our Medicaid program. I welcome legislation that would enshrine this directive in state law.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Kansas legislature
Jan 12, 2016
Kris Kobach:
Planned Parenthood like Nazi doctor
He compares Planned Parenthood to the infamous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele and blasts President Obama for opposing congressional
Republicans' efforts to defund it. "You couldn't even write a science fiction book about politics in America that would be this weird," he says.
Source: Wichita Eagle on 2018 Kansas gubernatorial race
Sep 26, 2015
Sam Brownback:
Prohibit dismemberment abortion except for life of mother
Legislative Summary: SB95: The bill prohibits the performance of or the attempt to perform a dismemberment abortion unless the procedure is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman or a continuation of the pregnancy would cause
a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.Analysis by Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas doctors will be banned from performing a procedure used in 8% of the state's abortions. The legislation bans
so-called dismemberment abortions, prohibiting the use of dilation and evacuation--techniques that can result in parts of the fetus being severed apart. About 600 abortions are performed in the state annually using the procedure. Kansas is the first
state to ban the procedure.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 31-9-0 on Feb/20/15; Passed House 98-26-1 on Mar/25/15; Signed by Governor Sam Brownback on Apr/7/15.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal analysis: Kansas voting records SB95
Apr 7, 2015
Barbara Bollier:
Allow D&E abortion (dilation and evacuation)
Legislative Summary: SB95: The bill prohibits the performance of or the attempt to perform a dismemberment abortion unless the procedure is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman or a continuation of the pregnancy would cause
a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.Analysis by Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas doctors will be banned from performing a procedure used in 8% of the state's abortions. The legislation bans
so-called dismemberment abortions, prohibiting the use of dilation and evacuation--techniques that can result in parts of the fetus being severed apart. About 600 abortions are performed in the state annually using the procedure. Kansas is the first
state to ban the procedure.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 31-9-0 on Feb/20/15; Passed House 98-26-1 on Mar/25/15; State Rep. Barbara Bollier voted NO; Signed by Governor Sam Brownback on Apr/7/15.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal analysis: Kansas voting records SB95
Mar 25, 2015
Jake LaTurner:
Prohibit dismemberment abortion except for life of mother
Legislative Summary: SB95: The bill prohibits the performance of or the attempt to perform a dismemberment abortion unless the procedure is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman or a continuation of the pregnancy would cause
a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.Analysis by Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas doctors will be banned from performing a procedure used in 8% of the state's abortions. The legislation bans
so-called dismemberment abortions, prohibiting the use of dilation and evacuation--techniques that can result in parts of the fetus being severed apart. About 600 abortions are performed in the state annually using the procedure. Kansas is the first
state to ban the procedure.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 31-9-0 on Feb/20/15; State Sen. Jake LaTurner co-sponsored bill and voted YES; Passed House 98-26-1 on Mar/25/15; Signed by Governor Sam Brownback on Apr/7/15.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal analysis: Kansas voting records SB95
Feb 20, 2015
Laura Kelly:
Allow D&E abortion (dilation and evacuation)
Legislative Summary: SB95: The bill prohibits the performance of or the attempt to perform a dismemberment abortion unless the procedure is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman or a continuation of the pregnancy would cause
a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.Analysis by Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas doctors will be banned from performing a procedure used in 8% of the state's abortions. The legislation bans
so-called dismemberment abortions, prohibiting the use of dilation and evacuation--techniques that can result in parts of the fetus being severed apart. About 600 abortions are performed in the state annually using the procedure. Kansas is the first
state to ban the procedure.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 31-9-0 on Feb/20/15; State Sen. Laura Kelly voted NO; Passed House 98-26-1 on Mar/25/15; Signed by Governor Sam Brownback on Apr/7/15.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal analysis: Kansas voting records SB95
Feb 20, 2015
Susan Wagle:
Prohibit dismemberment abortion except for life of mother
Legislative Summary: SB95: The bill prohibits the performance of or the attempt to perform a dismemberment abortion unless the procedure is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman or a continuation of the pregnancy would cause
a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.Analysis by Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas doctors will be banned from performing a procedure used in 8% of the state's abortions. The legislation bans
so-called dismemberment abortions, prohibiting the use of dilation and evacuation--techniques that can result in parts of the fetus being severed apart. About 600 abortions are performed in the state annually using the procedure. Kansas is the first
state to ban the procedure.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 31-9-0 on Feb/20/15; State Sen. Susan Wagle co-sponsored bill and voted YES; Passed House 98-26-1 on Mar/25/15; Signed by Governor Sam Brownback on Apr/7/15.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal analysis: Kansas voting records SB95
Feb 20, 2015
Greg Orman:
Supports access to abortion services
Roberts has voted several times for federal restrictions on access to abortion services. He endorsed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Hobby Lobby case
in which justices said corporations can decline to cover some medical practices in their employee insurance plans if the corporation believes those practices violate its religious beliefs. "Every
American has a right to the free exercise of religion guaranteed by the First Amendment to our Constitution," Roberts said in a statement after the decision.Orman thinks the Hobby Lobby decision was wrong. "This is a dangerous precedent
to set and opens the door to many more court challenges from private employers," his website says. Orman says he supports access to abortion services.
Source: The Kansas City Star on 2014 Kansas Senate race
Sep 19, 2014
Pat Roberts:
Let insurance plans deny abortions based on employer beliefs
Roberts has voted several times for federal restrictions on access to abortion services. He endorsed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Hobby Lobby case
in which justices said corporations can decline to cover some medical practices in their employee insurance plans if the corporation believes those practices violate its religious beliefs. "Every
American has a right to the free exercise of religion guaranteed by the First Amendment to our Constitution," Roberts said in a statement after the decision.Orman thinks the Hobby Lobby decision was wrong. "This is a dangerous precedent
to set and opens the door to many more court challenges from private employers," his website says. Orman says he supports access to abortion services.
Source: The Kansas City Star on 2014 Kansas Senate race
Sep 19, 2014
Randall Batson:
Support abortion as a woman's right
Q: Do you support or oppose abortion as a woman's right?
A: Support.
Source: Email interview on Kansas 2014 Senate race with OnTheIssues
Sep 19, 2014
Randall Batson:
Focus on alternatives such as adoption & foster children
Some families that cannot have children will go to great lengths to do so. Within society there are alternatives, such as adoption and the fostering of children.
A voluntary kindred spirit to aid people with social or economic needs is more compassionate. These alternatives to abortion are better than a policy of aggression.
Source: 2014 Kansas Senate campaign site batson4senate.weebly.com
Aug 31, 2014
Milton Wolf:
Human life begins at conception
Question topic: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.Wolf: Strongly Agree
Question topic: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Wolf: As a medical doctor, I know that life begins at conception and I believe it should be protected at every stage from conception to natural death. I will fight to achieve that reality as a United States Senator. I am also well aware of the fact that
I am judged by my results, not simply my intentions. If a bill where before me that eliminated some abortions but provided exceptions I would vote for that bill because it would save lives today.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Kansas Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
Chad Taylor:
No prosecution of Planned Parenthood for lost reports
On February 17, Chad Taylor, the Democrat District Attorney for the jurisdiction of the capital city of Kansas, issued a press release saying he'd not be filing any criminal charges concerning abortion report copies needed for felony prosecution of
Planned Parenthood. Because Taylor's declaration of "no harm, no foul" was so full of errors (including essential dates and the job of a key informant), its summary disposition of the matter settled nothing.Taylor's statement signaled the conclusion
of a sheriff's investigation begun in November after it was asserted that copies of state reports from Planned Parenthood that should have been in the Attorney General's office had been destroyed. These copies were compliance reports of late-term
abortions, that were subpoenaed under a criminal inquisition.
Kansans for Life is asking Taylor to clear up this mess. This affects the integrity of the as-yet-incomplete prosecution of Planned Parenthood for misdemeanors back in 2003.
Source: 2014 Kansas Senate debate coverage by Kansans For Life
Feb 20, 2012
Sam Brownback:
Favors tightening parental consent laws
Legislative Summary: HB 2035 requires parental consent for abortions involving minors; and expands abortion reporting requirements. The term "fetus" in the law is changed to "unborn child," and a new definition of "human being" is added.
Informed consent [will] require the additional statement that the abortion will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique living human being.Analysis by ThinkProgress.org: HB 2035 would require parental consent for anyone under
18 to have an abortion. Current law requires that one parent be notified, but neither parent can veto a daughter's abortion. Unsatisfied with tightening parental control, the GOP included provisions that allow family members to sue doctors and force
women to agree that they're terminating a human being.Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 24-15-1 on Mar/23/11; Passed House 100-22-3 on Mar/29/11; Signed by Governor Sam Brownback on Apr/27/11
Source: ThinkProgress.org analysis of Kansas HB 2035 voting records
Apr 27, 2011
Laura Kelly:
Opposes tightening parental consent laws
Legislative Summary: HB 2035 requires parental consent for abortions involving minors; and expands abortion reporting requirements. The term "fetus" in the law is changed to "unborn child," and a new definition of "human being" is added.
Informed consent [will] require the additional statement that the abortion will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique living human being.Analysis by ThinkProgress.org: HB 2035 would require parental consent for anyone under
18 to have an abortion. Current law requires that one parent be notified, but neither parent can veto a daughter's abortion. Unsatisfied with tightening parental control, the GOP included provisions that allow family members to sue doctors and force
women to agree that they're terminating a human being.Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 24-15-1 on Mar/23/11; State Sen. Laura Kelly voted NO; Passed House 100-22-3 on Mar/29/11; Signed by Governor Sam Brownback on Apr/27/11
Source: ThinkProgress.org analysis of Kansas HB 2035 voting records
Mar 23, 2011
Susan Wagle:
Favors tightening parental consent laws
Legislative Summary: HB 2035 requires parental consent for abortions involving minors; and expands abortion reporting requirements. The term "fetus" in the law is changed to "unborn child," and a new definition of "human being" is added.
Informed consent [will] require the additional statement that the abortion will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique living human being.Analysis by ThinkProgress.org: HB 2035 would require parental consent for anyone under
18 to have an abortion. Current law requires that one parent be notified, but neither parent can veto a daughter's abortion. Unsatisfied with tightening parental control, the GOP included provisions that allow family members to sue doctors and force
women to agree that they're terminating a human being.Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 24-15-1 on Mar/23/11; State Sen. Susan Wagle voted YES; Passed House 100-22-3 on Mar/29/11; Signed by Governor Sam Brownback on Apr/27/11
Source: ThinkProgress.org analysis of Kansas HB 2035 voting records
Mar 23, 2011
Kathleen Sebelius:
Don't restrict late term and partial birth abortions
SB218: AN ACT concerning abortion; regarding restrictions on late term and partial birth abortion:NationalPartnership.org article on bill sponsor: According to Rep. Lance Kinzer (R), the debate over abortion rights should continue in
the state because some laws aimed at restricting abortion access are not being enforced properly. Kinzer pushed legislation (S.B. 218) to strengthen the state's restrictions on abortions performed later in pregnancy.
A.P. in Taiwan News on veto
message: Sebelius argued that doctors could have faced criminal prosecution even if they tried to comply with the law. She said that would "lead to the intimidation of health care providers & reduce access to comprehensive health care for women,
even when it is necessary to preserve their lives and health."
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-43-0 on Apr/3/2009; Passed Senate 25-11-4 on Apr/3/2009; Vetoed by Governor Katherine Sibelius on Apr/23/2009
Source: Associated Press on Kansas legislative voting record SB218
Apr 23, 2009
Derek Schmidt:
Restrict late term and partial birth abortions
SB218: AN ACT concerning abortion; regarding restrictions on late term and partial birth abortion:NationalPartnership.org article on bill sponsor: According to Rep. Lance Kinzer (R), the debate over abortion rights should continue in
the state because some laws aimed at restricting abortion access are not being enforced properly. Kinzer pushed legislation (S.B. 218) to strengthen the state's restrictions on abortions performed later in pregnancy.
A.P. in Taiwan News on veto
message: Sebelius argued that doctors could have faced criminal prosecution even if they tried to comply with the law. She said that would "lead to the intimidation of health care providers & reduce access to comprehensive health care for women,
even when it is necessary to preserve their lives and health."
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-43-0 on Apr/3/2009; Passed Senate 25-11-4 on Apr/3/2009; State Sen. Derek Schmidt voted YES; Vetoed by Governor Sibelius on Apr/23/2009
Source: Associated Press on Kansas legislative voting record SB218
Apr 3, 2009
Jeff Colyer:
Restrict late term and partial birth abortions
SB218: AN ACT concerning abortion; regarding restrictions on late term and partial birth abortion:NationalPartnership.org article on bill sponsor: According to Rep. Lance Kinzer (R), the debate over abortion rights should continue in
the state because some laws aimed at restricting abortion access are not being enforced properly. Kinzer pushed legislation (S.B. 218) to strengthen the state's restrictions on abortions performed later in pregnancy.
A.P. in Taiwan News on veto
message: Sebelius argued that doctors could have faced criminal prosecution even if they tried to comply with the law. She said that would "lead to the intimidation of health care providers & reduce access to comprehensive health care for women,
even when it is necessary to preserve their lives and health."
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-43-0 on Apr/3/2009; Passed Senate 25-11-4 on Apr/3/2009; State Sen. Jeff Colyer voted YES; Vetoed by Governor Sibelius on Apr/23/2009
Source: Associated Press on Kansas legislative voting record SB218
Apr 3, 2009
Kevin Yoder:
Restrict late term and partial birth abortions
SB218: AN ACT concerning abortion; regarding restrictions on late term and partial birth abortion:NationalPartnership.org article on bill sponsor: According to Rep. Lance Kinzer (R), the debate over abortion rights should continue in
the state because some laws aimed at restricting abortion access are not being enforced properly. Kinzer pushed legislation (S.B. 218) to strengthen the state's restrictions on abortions performed later in pregnancy.
A.P. in Taiwan News on veto
message: Sebelius argued that doctors could have faced criminal prosecution even if they tried to comply with the law. She said that would "lead to the intimidation of health care providers & reduce access to comprehensive health care for women,
even when it is necessary to preserve their lives and health."
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-43-0 on Apr/3/2009; State Rep. Kevin Yoder voted YES; Passed Senate 25-11-4 on Apr/3/2009; Vetoed by Governor Sibelius on Apr/23/2009
Source: Associated Press on Kansas legislative voting record SB218
Apr 3, 2009
Laura Kelly:
Don't restrict late term and partial birth abortions
SB218: AN ACT concerning abortion; regarding restrictions on late term and partial birth abortion:NationalPartnership.org article on bill sponsor: According to Rep. Lance Kinzer (R), the debate over abortion rights should continue in
the state because some laws aimed at restricting abortion access are not being enforced properly. Kinzer pushed legislation (S.B. 218) to strengthen the state's restrictions on abortions performed later in pregnancy.
A.P. in Taiwan News on veto
message: Sebelius argued that doctors could have faced criminal prosecution even if they tried to comply with the law. She said that would "lead to the intimidation of health care providers & reduce access to comprehensive health care for women,
even when it is necessary to preserve their lives and health."
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-43-0 on Apr/3/2009; Passed Senate 25-11-4 on Apr/3/2009; State Sen. Laura Kelly voted NO; Vetoed by Governor Sibelius on Apr/23/2009
Source: Associated Press on Kansas legislative voting record SB218
Apr 3, 2009
Susan Wagle:
Restrict late term and partial birth abortions
SB218: AN ACT concerning abortion; regarding restrictions on late term and partial birth abortion:NationalPartnership.org article on bill sponsor: According to Rep. Lance Kinzer (R), the debate over abortion rights should continue in
the state because some laws aimed at restricting abortion access are not being enforced properly. Kinzer pushed legislation (S.B. 218) to strengthen the state's restrictions on abortions performed later in pregnancy.
A.P. in Taiwan News on veto
message: Sebelius argued that doctors could have faced criminal prosecution even if they tried to comply with the law. She said that would "lead to the intimidation of health care providers & reduce access to comprehensive health care for women,
even when it is necessary to preserve their lives and health."
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-43-0 on Apr/3/2009; Passed Senate 25-11-4 on Apr/3/2009; State Sen. Susan Wagle voted YES; Vetoed by Governor Sibelius on Apr/23/2009
Source: Associated Press on Kansas legislative voting record SB218
Apr 3, 2009
Tim Huelskamp:
Restrict late term and partial birth abortions
SB218: AN ACT concerning abortion; regarding restrictions on late term and partial birth abortion:NationalPartnership.org article on bill sponsor: According to Rep. Lance Kinzer (R), the debate over abortion rights should continue in
the state because some laws aimed at restricting abortion access are not being enforced properly. Kinzer pushed legislation (S.B. 218) to strengthen the state's restrictions on abortions performed later in pregnancy.
A.P. in Taiwan News on veto
message: Sebelius argued that doctors could have faced criminal prosecution even if they tried to comply with the law. She said that would "lead to the intimidation of health care providers & reduce access to comprehensive health care for women,
even when it is necessary to preserve their lives and health."
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-43-0 on Apr/3/2009; Passed Senate 25-11-4 on Apr/3/2009; State Sen. Tim Huelskamp voted YES; Vetoed by Governor Sibelius on Apr/23/2009
Source: Associated Press on Kansas legislative voting record SB218
Apr 3, 2009
Jim Slattery:
Record in US Congress in support of abortion rights
On the issue of abortion, Jim Slattery, who professes to be a Catholic, has a well-documented record as a U.S. Congressman in support of abortion rights and deregulating the abortion industry.
Pat Roberts, on the other hand, has a 100% voting record from the National Right to Life which applauds his staunch stance as an advocate for life and families.
Source: 2008 Kansas Senate Debate in The Kansas Republican
Apr 24, 2008
Pat Roberts:
Staunch stance as an advocate for life and families
On the issue of abortion, Jim Slattery, who professes to be a Catholic, has a well-documented record as a U.S. Congressman in support of abortion rights and deregulating the abortion industry.
Pat Roberts, on the other hand, has a 100% voting record from the National Right to Life which applauds his staunch stance as an advocate for life and families.
Source: 2008 Kansas Senate Debate in The Kansas Republican
Apr 24, 2008
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