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Some great news from the Senate today. We passed the "Fairness in Women's Sports" bill with a veto proof majority! Here is a portion of the press release from the Senate President, Ty Masterson:

"For the third session in a row, the Kansas Senate has passed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. It passed with 28 votes in support, a veto-proof majority.

Senator Renee Erickson spearheaded the debate and offered powerful remarks in support of the bill and in
defense of fairness for female athletes.

“The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act ensures that we continue to uphold Title IX and protect fair play for Kansas
girls. This is what Title IX has done for 50 years. We’re not the ones who changed anything about eligibility for women’s teams - KSHSHAA did that when they changed their policy in 2015,” Erickson said.

Erickson also addressed the lack of concern opponents of the bill had for women like swimmer Riley Gaines, who came to Kansas to testify in support of the bill.

“Opponents don’t seem concerned about the trophies, placements, and championships that will be lost by Kansas girls if we don’t pass this. They aren’t concerned mental health of girls who will be forced to undress around biological men. I’m not willing to wait until a Kansas girl is forced into this situation. And that is why I vote YES for the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” said Erickson in her Explanation of Vote.

With the House having already passed the legislation, HB 2238 now heads to the governor."

I ,of course, voted yes as well, and hope the Governor finally realizes that it's time she step up and protect all the women in Kansas by recognizing the need for this measure.