Kansas · Current officeholder
Doug Shane
Republican Kansas Senate, District 37
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Sponsored legislation
24 bills in the current data (24 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR 1620 | Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and the threat to national security that such debt poses. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SCR 1616 | Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax assessed value increases for real property in any subclass and personal property classified as mobile homes. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 10, 2026 |
| SCR 1610 | 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. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SCR 1608 | Proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require individuals to be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the voting area in which such person seeks to vote in order to vote in this state. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 416 | Authorizing interior inspections of residential property without the consent of the occupant pursuant to an administrative warrant or when there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 415 | Making certain violations of the residential landlord and tenant act subject to the remedies and enforcement provisions of the Kansas consumer protection act. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 397 | Providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the selective assistance for effective senior relief (SAFESR) tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds $350,000 after qualifying in a previous tax year. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 314 | Prohibiting the use of public assets by government officers and employees to advocate for or against proposed amendments to the constitution of the state of Kansas and ballot questions submitted to qualified electors. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 304 | Establishing the born to invest act and requiring the office of vital statistics to provide data to the office of the state treasurer for the distribution of informational materials regarding certain government-administered savings accounts. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 302 | Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during instructional time and prohibiting any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 202 | Transferring teachers from the KPERS 3 cash balance plan to the KPERS 2 plan and defining teachers for purposes of KPERS. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 200 | Designating Kansas as a purple heart state, requiring the governor to proclaim August 7 of each year as purple heart day and urging veterans organizations to plan special activities in observance thereof. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 145 | Requiring immediate notification of a report of abuse or neglect to a law enforcement agency and providing for law enforcement agencies to request resources from the secretary for children and families. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 118 | Imposing conditional term limits on members of the legislature and requiring nomination for office by petition after such term limits have run. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 102 | Clarifying the identifying information in mandatory reports of abuse or neglect of children and increasing the penalty for failing to report such abuse or neglect. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 10 | Providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 10, 2026 |
| SR 1732 | Commending Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and acknowledging the patriotic commitment of all Kansas employers who support their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 13, 2026 |
| SCR 1615 | Honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and recognizing October 14 as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 17, 2026 |
| SR 1724 | Commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 4, 2026 |
| SR 1718 | Commemorating Dr. David J. Spittal's retirement as President of MidAmerica Nazarene University. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 26, 2025 |
| SR 1717 | Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 26, 2025 |
| SR 1715 | Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the capitol. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 14, 2025 |
| SR 1714 | Recognizing the members of the Kansas Task Force 1 for their outstanding efforts as responders during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 14, 2025 |
| SR 1711 | Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 28, 2025 |