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Ronald Ryckman Sr. — Republican State Senator for Kansas District 38 (official headshot)

Ronald Ryckman Sr. Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

KS Senator

District: 38 • Republican

2024 DEM Alignment:

55.56%

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Sen. Ronald Ryckman Sr. (R-KS-38) earned a 56% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing moderate alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Ronald Ryckman Sr. voted on 36 of the 53 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Ronald Ryckman Sr. represents the 38th District in the Kansas State Senate.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 2001 (Special Session)Senate 20241x

Placing Taxpayers on the Hook for $700 Million to Build a New Professional Sports Stadium Through the STAR Bond Program.

Against DEMs
This bill is designed to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and/or Kansas City Royals from Missouri to Kansas. The bill authorizes the Kansas Development Finance Authority to issue STAR fund bonds (government debt issuance) for a professional sports complex. While previous STAR bond projects were limited to 50% of costs, this bill allows the bonds to cover up to 70%. Additionally, a project must have a cost of at least $1 billion, placing taxpayers on the hook for up to $700 million or more. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2098 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Expanding Cronyism by Providing Sales Tax Exemptions to Select Industries and Organizations Which Merely Shifts Burdens onto Other Businesses and Taxpayers.

Against DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that contains numerous tax exemptions. The bill exempts equipment and infrastructure for communications services from the state''s sales tax, as well as butchering for personal consumption, and two nonprofit organizations. The bill does allow the sale price of a used vehicle to be deducted from the purchase price of a new vehicle purchased within 120 days for sales tax purposes, and exempts most items for totally disabled or unemployable veterans. While providing tax relief for veterans is noble, all state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone. The tax cronyism enacted under this measure provides special benefits and advantages to certain industries and individuals, while shifting tax burdens onto other businesses and taxpayers.
HB 2144 (Senate Version)Senate 20241x

Combatting Lawlessness and Protecting Businesses from Theft by Establishing the Felony Offense of Organized Retail Crime.

With DEMs
This bill creates the felony offense of "Organized retail crime." This includes stealing merchandise worth $3,000 or more over a 12-month period with the intent to transfer or sell the merchandise, or "acting in concert" with others to receive such merchandise. As ensuring public safety is an important role of government, Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2284Senate 20241x

Reducing Tax Burdens and Promoting Economic Growth by Replacing Personal Income Tax Brackets with a Flat Tax.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that, beginning in 2025, replaces the current income tax brackets with a flat tax of 5.25% on income over $6,150 ($12,300 if married). Additionally, the bill exempts social security benefits from state income taxes, increases the residential property tax exemption from $40,000 to $100,000 of appraised value and increases the personal exemption. The bill also provides an annual cost-of-living adjustment for the standard deduction and the personal exemption. Finally, the bill accelerates the elimination of the current 2% sales tax on food and ingredients (now April 1, 2024 instead of January 1, 2025). Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2436 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Protecting Life by Making it a Felony to Coerce a Woman to Undergo an Abortion.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that creates the crime of "Coercion to obtain an abortion." Under the bill, it is a felony to coerce a woman to obtain an abortion when she has previously stated that she does not want to have an abortion. The bill includes a 30-day mandatory minimum sentence, with the minimum increased to 90 days if the coercion is by the father who is 18 or older, and the mother is under 18. Support.
HB 2446Senate 20241x

Protecting Against Higher Consumer Costs by Prohibiting Municipalities from Banning Plastic Containers.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits municipalities across the state from imposing any ordinances that prohibit, tax, or place fees on the sale, use, or disposition of plastic straws, or bags, containers, bottles, and other packaging. As a result, the bill would preempt local bans on plastic straws and containers. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2465 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Protecting Life by Establishing Adoption Savings Accounts and Tax Credits for Contributions to Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that includes the Adoption Savings Account Act and the Pregnancy Resource Act. The bill establishes tax credits of 100% of the federal adoption expenses credit and 70% of contributions to no-cost, pro-life pregnancy centers or residential maternity facilities. The bill also exempts these facilities from the state''s sales tax. Finally, the bill establishes adoption savings accounts for adoption expenses. Support.
HB 2484Senate 20241x

Reducing Unnecessary Regulatory Barriers by Enacting Occupational Licensing Reciprocity for Social Workers.

With DEMs
This bill enacts the "Social Work Licensure Compact," which allows social workers licensed in another participating state to provide services to individuals in Kansas. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2525Senate 20241x

Imposing Costly New Permitting and Regulatory Fees on Certain Underground Injection Wells Used for Waste Disposal.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Environment to establish several new fees for "permitting, monitoring, testing, inspecting and regulating" certain classes of underground injection wells. These types of wells are used to store or dispose of industrial and similar waste by injecting them into underground rock. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2551Senate 20241x

Omnibus Appropriation Act of 2024.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Omnibus Appropriation Act of 2024," brings FY 2024 to over $25.3 billion ($445.5 million less than Governor''s request). FY 2025 is over $25.4 billion ($825.1 million less than Governor''s request). For context, FY 2023 was over $24.2 billion. Among the provisions in the bill for FY 2025 is $5 million in matching funds to expand the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The bill also contains a provision that at the end of FY 2025 and 2026, if the State Gaming Revenues Fund from the state lottery is over $71.49 million, the extra funds are transferred to the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund. Additionally, the bill also includes appropriations for FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028. Oppose.
HB 2562 (Senate Version)Senate 20241x

Imposing a One-Size-Fits-All Mandate on Private Financial Institutions Concerning Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act," requires investment advisers and similar roles to report suspected financial exploitation of an elderly or dependent adult. Additionally, the bill allows broker-dealers and investment advisers to delay a transaction or disbursement up to 15 business days if financial exploitation is suspected. While noble, instead of imposing additional government mandates, lawmakers should work to reduce regulations and expand competition so the free marketplace can better reward and punish financial companies based on the policies they enact. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2648 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Combatting Government Overreach by Requiring Legislative Approval for Rules and Regulations Costing $1 Million or More and Limiting the Scope of Agency Administrative Decisions.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that improves regulatory oversight by requiring legislative approval if an agency rule or regulation is projected to cost individuals, businesses, and local governments at least $1 million over a 5-year period. This includes costs such as licenses, equipment, and reporting costs. The bill also provides that policies established during an agency administrative process do not have the force of law and do not apply to "future private conduct." Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2783Senate 20241x

Protecting Consumer Choice by Preventing Localities from Imposing any Ordinance which Restricts or Bans Gas-Powered Vehicles.

With DEMs
This bill protects consumer choice by prohibiting local governments from enacting any ordinances which ban or restrict the sale or use of vehicles based on the type of energy the vehicle uses (gasoline, diesel, electric, etc.). Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 142 (Olson Amd.)Senate 20241x

Hindering Innovation and Economic Growth by Prohibiting the Operation of Fully Autonomous Vehicles Without a Human Driver.

With DEMs
The Olson amendment to a bill related to traffic laws. The amendment prohibits driverless vehicles from being operated without a human driver present in the vehicle. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 15Senate 20241x

Hiking Taxpayer Costs by Increasing Income Tax Credits for Purchases from Qualified Vendors Under the Disability Employment Act from $5 Million to $8 Million.

Against DEMs
This bill increases the amount of income tax credits available under the "Disability Employment Act" from $5 million to $8 million for vendors who employ a certain percentage of disabled workers and do not pay sub-minimum wages. The bill also eliminates the expiration of the tax credits and establishes the Kansas Sheltered Workshop Transition Fund to provide matching grants to employers who commit to not paying sub-minimum wage to workers with disabilities. While perhaps well intended, this bill ultimately places even greater financial burdens on taxpayers by further diluting the tax base. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 233 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Protecting Children Under 18 from Sex-Reassignment Surgeries and Prescriptions with Irreversible Implications Until they are Old Enough to Consent.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of the "Forbidding Abusive Child Transitions Act," which prohibits children under 18 years of age from receiving sex-reassignment procedures or puberty blockers until they reach the age of consent. The bill also prohibits the use of state funds for such procedures and Medicaid from providing coverage for such procedures for minors. Support.
SB 28 Section 35a (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Protecting Life by Extending the Pregnancy Compassion Awareness Program to Provide Alternatives to Abortion.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of Section 35a of a supplemental appropriations bill. This section promotes life by providing $2 million to continue the Pregnancy Compassion Awareness Program (previously the Alternatives to Abortion Program). This program helps "increase resources that promote childbirth instead of abortion to women facing unplanned pregnancies." Additionally, the program provides "a full range of services, including pregnancy support centers, adoption assistance and maternity homes." Support.
SB 28 Sections 29b, 120a, and 121a (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Providing Assistance to Texas to Combat Crime Related to Illegal Immigration.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of Sections 29b, 120a, and 121a of a supplemental appropriations bill. These sections provide over $15.7 million to assist the state of Texas with securing the southwestern U.S. border, "to assist in the prevention of crime drug trafficking, human trafficking, transactional criminal organizations and other related crimes." As ensuring public safety is an important role of government, Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 307Senate 20241x

Expanding Eligibility for Taxpayer-Funded Addiction Prevention and Treatment Grants to Now Include For-Profit Organizations.

Against DEMs
This bill expands eligibility for grants under the "Kansas Fights Addiction Act," which provides funds to organizations that provide addiction prevention and treatment. Under the bill, for-profit organizations may now receive grant funds. Members of the Grant Review Board also may now receive subsistence allowances, mileage reimbursement, and other expenses (currently, board members are specifically prohibited from receiving compensation or expenses). Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 349 (Senate Version)Senate 20241x

Forcing Taxpayers to Subsidize Amtrak Service and Railroad Expansion Projects.

Against DEMs
This bill appropriates $5 million to the Passenger Rail Service Revolving Fund, to be used, in part, for construction and improvement of rail lines and connections. The bill also directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide funding for Amtrak service and authorizes the creation of an Intercity Passenger Rail Service Program to expand connections to regional and national rail service in the state. Lawmakers should work to privatize all such transit systems - especially Amtrak - to end the practice of taxpayers subsidizing travel costs of individuals who wish to utilize such systems. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 362Senate 20241x

Infringing Property Rights in Wichita by Providing Permanent County Authority to Order Nuisance Removal from Private Property.

Against DEMs
This bill repeals the July 1, 2024 expiration date of the "Sedgwick County Urban Area Nuisance Abatement Act." Under that act, the county is allowed to order a property owner to remove any "nuisance" on their property, or order its repair or destruction, after a conviction for a county code violation. Sedgwick County is the second most populous county in Kansas and includes the most populous city, Wichita. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 365 (Tyson Amd. 1)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity and Combatting Voter Fraud by Prohibiting Counties from Using "Remote" Ballot Drop Boxes.

Against DEMs
The Tyson amendment #1 to a bill related to advance voting. The amendment combats voter fraud by prohibiting county election offices from using a "remote ballot box" for advance voting ballots. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 391Senate 20241x

Protecting Individual Liberties by Eliminating Authority of Health Officials to Order Isolation or Quarantine.

With DEMs
This bill, the "Constitutional Right to Health Freedom Act," reduces the authority of the Secretary of Health and Environment and local health officers to issue orders requiring individuals to isolate or quarantine. Instead, officials may issue public recommendations. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 394Senate 20241x

Protecting Children by Implementing Reasonable Age Verification Requirements for Online Pornography Websites.

With DEMs
This bill requires websites that contain a substantial portion of material harmful to minors to perform reasonable age-verification methods to verify that any person accessing the website is 18 or older. Entities who violate the age-verification requirements are subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000. Support.
SB 417Senate 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights by Restricting the Authority of the Secretary of Wildlife and Parks to Seize Water Rights or Property.

With DEMs
This bill strengthens property rights by removing the authority of the Secretary of Wildlife and Parks to use eminent domain to seize water or water rights, or property to expand state parks. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 427Senate 20241x

Increasing Transparency and Parental Control over Education by Ensuring the Public is Able to Address School Board Meetings and Contact Board Members.

Against DEMs
This bill improves school board accountability by ensuring the public is allowed to address the boards at meetings. The bill also requires school districts to publicly list the name and an email address for each current board member. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 430Senate 20241x

Growing Employment Costs and Threatening Employee Benefits by Driving Up Worker''s Compensation Insurance Premiums Through Higher Lifetime Claim Limits.

Against DEMs
This bill makes various changes to worker''s compensation laws, including raising the maximum lifetime benefits for various situations (ex. permanent total disability - $155,000 to $400,000; temporary total disability - $130,000 to $225,000). Beginning July 1, 2027, the amounts increase each year by the "five-year average of the percentage change in the state average weekly wage." Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 434Senate 20241x

Expanding Employment Opportunities and Increasing Competition by Exempting Providers of Sugaring Hair Removal from the Cosmetology License Requirement.

With DEMs
This bill exempts sugaring hair removal from the definition of cosmetology. As a result, individuals who wish to provide sugaring services in the state are not required to obtain a cosmetology license, which requires applicants to complete 1,500 hours of training and pass an examination. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 438 (Senate Version)Senate 20241x

Increasing Taxpayer-Funded Payments under the AO-K Workforce Development Program by Eliminating the Requirement that Payments be Reduced by the Amount of Other Aid a Student Receives.

Against DEMs
This bill amends the Accelerating Opportunity: Kansas (AO-K) program, which "assists students in obtaining a high school equivalency, becoming ready for transferable college-level courses and earning an industry credential." The bill eliminates the requirement that the amount paid to students through the program be decreased by the amount of all other aid the student receives. Oppose.
SB 467 (Senate Version)Senate 20241x

Increasing Cronyism and by Expanding the Unnecessary Council on Travel and Tourism.

Against DEMs
This bill expands the size of the Council on Travel and Tourism from 17 to 20 members. The additional 3 Governor-appointed members are from nominees of the National Independent Venue Association, Kansas Museums Association, and Kansas Sampler Foundation. As it is not the proper role of government to promote tourism, Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 482Senate 20241x

Avoiding Fiscal Responsibility by Allowing Property Tax Rates to Exceed the "Revenue Neutral" Rate if Revenue is Lower than Estimated.

Against DEMs
This bill allows local governments to exceed the "revenue neutral" property tax rate if the actual assessed valuation is less than estimated. In that case, the rate may be equal to the previous year. The revenue-neutral rate is the property tax rate that would generate revenue equal to the previous year. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 484Senate 20241x

Diluting the Tax Base and Shifting Tax Burdens onto other Products and Individuals Through Special Sales Tax Exemptions for Off-Road Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers.

With DEMs
Beginning in 2025, this bill exempts certain property, such as off-road vehicles, electric bicycles, motorized wheelchairs, boats, and personal-use trailers with a gross weight of up to 15,000 pounds, from property and ad valorem taxes. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 488Senate 20241x

Increasing Integrity of Welfare Programs by Authorizing the Inspector General to Audit and Investigate All Welfare Programs.

With DEMs
This bill expands the authority of the Inspector General within the Office of the Attorney General to allow "oversee, audit, investigate and make performance reviews of any cash, food or health assistance program." Previously, this authority was limited to only Medicaid, MediKan, and CHIP. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 539 (Haley Amd.)Senate 20241x

Authorizing Counties to Impose an Additional "Earnings Tax" on All Employees and Residents.

With DEMs
The Haley amendment to the "Tax Relief for All Kansans Act." This amendment allows counties to impose an "earnings tax" of up to 1% on all employees and residents within the county, if approved by voters. At least 50% of the revenue is to be used to reduce property taxes. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 551 (Motion to Advance)Senate 20241x

Imposing Nanny-State Regulations on Firearm Storage which Weaken the Ability of Individuals to Defend Themselves Against Assailants.

With DEMs
This motion withdraws from committee (advances) a bill that weakens self-defense by creating the crime of "Unlawful storage of a firearm." Under the bill, a firearm must be stored in a locked container or with a safety device engaged, such as a lock. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SCR 1609Senate 20241x

Supporting Government Integrity and Combatting Career Politicians by Calling an Article V Convention to Propose Congressional Term Limits.

With DEMs
This resolution calls for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms an elected member of Congress may serve. Lawmakers become less conservative the longer they are in office. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2097Senate 20241x

Enriching Woke Hollywood Producers by Forcing Taxpayers to Subsidize up to $10 Million in Movie and Television Production Costs.

Neutral
This bill enacts the "Kansas Film and Digital Media Production Development Act," which provides up to $10 million annually in income tax credits for production and postproduction expenses. Under the bill, production companies may receive 30% of movie and television production costs, with an overall program cap of $10 million annually. The bill also exempts certain products and services purchased in connection with the production from the state''s sales tax. Additionally, the bill exempts six non-profit theater companies from the state''s sales tax. As it is not the proper role of government to promote entertainment, Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2105Senate 20241x

Protecting Free Speech at Colleges and Universities by Ensuring Students and Staff are Not Forced to Provide Diversity Statements in the Application Process or as a Condition of Employment.

Neutral
This bill prohibits colleges and universities from requesting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements from applicants for admission or employment. Schools also may not condition admission or employment decisions on such statements. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2498Senate 20241x

Reducing Available Funds for Road Maintenance by Tripling the Amount Diverted from the Highway Fund to Increase Grants Provided to Public Airports.

Neutral
This bill reduces funds available for road maintenance by increasing the annual transfer from the State Highway Fund to the Public Use General Aviation Airport Development Fund, from $5 million to $15 million. This is used to provide grants for "planning, constructing, reconstructing or rehabilitating" public airports. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2560Senate 20241x

Expanding Borrowing and Lending Opportunities by Allowing Earned Wage Access Services in Which Workers Can Receive Earned Income in Advance of Payday.

Neutral
This bill enacts the "Kansas Earned Wage Access Services Act," which establishes a regulatory framework allowing earned wage access services, where employees receive some or all of the income they have accrued in advance of a payday. Service providers are prohibited from seeking repayment by a consumer through a lawsuit or debt collection service. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2588Senate 20241x

Combatting Local Overregulation by Ensuring Telecommunications Companies Have Access to Public Roads to Install Equipment.

Neutral
This bill requires telecommunications companies to have access to public roads to install equipment such as poles and cables. The bill also prohibits counties from treating one company more favorably than another when charging fees or issuing permits. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2614Senate 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring County Election Officers to Report Individuals who Violate the State''s Ballot Harvesting Law.

Neutral
This bill is designed to combat voter fraud by requiring county election officers to record the name of any individual who delivers an advance voting ballot for another person. Election officers are also required to report individuals who return more than 10 advance ballots in any one election, which is the maximum allowed under state law. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2711Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security and Protecting Taxpayer Dollars by Requiring State Funds to Divest from "Countries of Concern," such as China or Russia.

Neutral
This bill enacts the "Countries of Concern Divestment Act," which requires state managed funds to sell publicly traded securities of a "country of concern" (China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela) or a citizen of a "country of concern" who is not a permanent U.S. resident. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 14 (Conference Committee Version)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity and Combatting Voter Fraud by Requiring Advance Voting Ballots be Returned by Election Day.

Neutral
This bill strengthens election integrity by requiring all advance vote-by-mail ballots to be received by the county election office by 7:00 pm on election day in order to be counted. Previously, ballots received up to 3 days after election day could be counted as long as they were postmarked before the polls closed on election day. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 18Senate 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Providing $196.2 Million over 6 Years to Colleges and Universities for Facility Maintenance.

Neutral
This bill, the "Kansas Campus Restoration Act," creates a fund and provides $196.2 million over 6 years ($32.7 million annually) for "deferred maintenance of mission-critical facilities" at colleges and universities. College and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e., tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path. These enormous costs should not be imposed on individuals who elect to pursue activities other than higher education, such as those who start their own businesses or work in the trades. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 19Senate 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Paying the Tuition and Fees for National Guard Members Enrolled in a Master''s Degree Program.

Neutral
This bill establishes the Kansas National Guard Educational Master''s for Enhanced Readiness and Global Excellence (EMERGE) Program to pay the tuition and fees for members of the National Guard in master''s degree programs. The program is limited to 100 new members each year and 200 members at one time. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to "adopt a comprehensive cardiac emergency response plan" based on standards developed by the Secretary of Health and Environment. Oppose.
SB 271 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Prohibiting Government Agencies from Purchasing Drones from "Countries of Concern," such as China or Russia.

Neutral
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that prohibits government agencies from purchasing drones whose "critical components" were produced in a "country of concern," which includes China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. The bill contains certain exceptions, such as when no reasonable alternatives are available. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 28Senate 20241x

FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriations Bill/ FY 2025 Appropriations Bill

Neutral
This supplemental appropriations bill includes additional funding for FY 2024, as well as funding for most state agencies for FY 2025. The bill brings FY 2024 to over $25.3 billion ($432.2 million less than Governor''s request), and FY 2025 to over $25.1 billion ($926.7 million less than Governor''s request). For context, FY 2023 was over $24.2 billion. Among the provisions in the bill for FY 2025 are $36 million for "maintenance, repair and overhaul of airplanes" at two airports, $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to be used for the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament, and $2.5 million to Level Up Kansas for "a statewide marketing campaign to underskilled adult learners about training opportunities available at Kansas postsecondary educational institutions in high demand and high wage career fields." Additionally, the bill also includes appropriations for FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028. Oppose.
SB 355 (Motion to Advance)Senate 20241x

Increasing Government Dependency by Expanding Medicaid Under Obamacare.

Neutral
This motion withdraws from committee (advances) a bill that expands Medicaid under Obamacare to provide free healthcare for individuals under 65 earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. As expansion of Medicaid increases government dependency and wasteful spending, Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 387Senate 20241x

Department of Education Appropriations Bill.

Neutral
This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Education for FY 2024, 2025, and 2026. For FY 2024, the bill mainly lapses funds and appropriates over $87,000 in operating expenses, bringing the total for FY 2024 to $6.7 billion. For FY 2025, the bill appropriates $6.6 billion, including over $574 million for employer contributions to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System and $75.5 million for special education services aid. Finally, for FY 2026, the bill appropriates over $4.2 billion in school aid. Oppose.
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Sen. Ronald Ryckman Sr. (R-KS-38) earned a 56% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing moderate alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Ronald Ryckman Sr. voted on 36 of the 53 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Ronald Ryckman Sr. represents the 38th District in the Kansas State Senate.

How aligned is Ronald Ryckman Sr. with Democratic Party Platform principles?

Ronald Ryckman Sr. earned a 56% National Democrat Platform score in 2024, showing moderate alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles.

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Ronald Ryckman Sr. has a 56% Dem Platform score for 2024.

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Sen. Ronald Ryckman Sr. (R-KS-38) represents the 38th District in the Kansas State Senate as a Republican.

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