Blake Carpenter

KS House District 81

Republican Kansas since May 11, 2022

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Topics in their record

Topics found in sponsored legislation and separately sourced statements. Legislative activity on a topic is not presented as a policy stance. AI-derived tags

Economy & Taxes 3 Foreign Policy & Trade 3 Other 3 Civil Rights & Liberties 2 Defense & Military 2 Government Operations & Budget 2 Technology & Privacy 2 Criminal Justice & Policing 1 Elections & Voting 1 Gun Policy 1 Transportation & Infrastructure 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
KS House District 81 current Kansas	Republican	May 11, 2022	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (748 recorded)

Bill	Motion / question	Position	Chamber · stage · roll	Date	Outcome	Source
HB 2609 Enacting the supported decision-making agreements act to provide a statutory framework for allowing…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 122 Nay: 0	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638070	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638070 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2601 Establishing a registry for child abuse and neglect to be maintained by the secretary for children…	House Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 116 Nay: 0	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638908	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638908 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2596 Permitting the secretary of corrections to enter into certain contracts for the production of…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 96 Nay: 26	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638437	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638437 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2595 Substitute for HB 2595 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Enacting the attorney…	House Final Action - Substitute passed - Yea: 118 Nay: 4	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638340	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638340 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2593 Requiring that a political subdivision hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 77 Nay: 45	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638146	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638146 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2589 Prohibiting the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse…	House Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 116 Nay: 0	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638760	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638760 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2588 Providing for statewide electrician licensing by the state fire marshal.	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 113 Nay: 9	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638064	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638064 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2587 Authorizing a licensed private psychiatric hospital to maintain a stock supply of emergency…	House Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 106 Nay: 10	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1639144	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1639144 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2574 Removing the expiration on certain cybersecurity requirements, modifying the duties of chief…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 121 Nay: 1	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638508	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638508 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2573 Amending statutes concerning the Kansas board of accountancy; relating to licensure requirements…	House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 122 Nay: 0	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638137	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638137 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2571 Senate Substitute for HB 2571 by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics -…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 117 Nay: 5	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638493	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638493 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2569 Requiring actions challenging the constitutionality of an election statute to be brought in the…	House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 74 Nay: 48	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638132	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638132 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2568 Authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations related to fees, registrations and other…	House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 120 Nay: 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638142	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638142 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2564 Providing for the election of alternative payment methods by a dental provider and allowing such…	House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 119 Nay: 3	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638073	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638073 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2553 Providing for the Kansas PBS distinctive license plate and discontinuing the issuance of certain…	House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 67 Nay: 55	Nay	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638456	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638456 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2552 Requiring criminal presentence investigation reports and journal entries to be completed and…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 122 Nay: 0	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638251	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638251 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2539 Authorizing library boards to change from being appointed members to elected members and requiring…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 96 Nay: 26	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638138	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638138 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2535 Providing that certain portions of the crime of cruelty to animals do not apply to any person who…	House Emergency Final Action - Passed - Yea: 98 Nay: 18	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1639234	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1639234 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2528 Requiring all state board of nursing actions related to certain nonpractice violations be void…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 88 Nay: 34	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638303	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638303 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2527 Prohibiting certain sex offenders from entering onto school property or attending school…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 109 Nay: 13	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638287	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638287 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2524 Permitting the secretary for children and families to license family foster homes when certain…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 122 Nay: 0	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638291	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638291 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2522 Permitting highway construction and maintenance vehicles in road construction zones to display…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 118 Nay: 4	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638072	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638072 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2521 Expanding the Kansas tort claims act to include child placement agencies that contract with the…	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 84 Nay: 38	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638123	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638123 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2520 Increasing the number of allowed residents in a home plus facility from 12 to 16.	House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 90 Nay: 32	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638101	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638101 LegiScan-ToS
HB 2519 Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas…	House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 120 Nay: 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1638062	Feb 19, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1638062 LegiScan-ToS

Topics in their record

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (748 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (19 as lead sponsor)