For Kansas Republican legislators, the third time was the charm when it came to overriding the governor’s veto of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
’s veto, clearing the threshold after failing to override her vetoes in two previous sessions.
Ms. Kelly nixed similar bills in 2021 and 2022, but the House fell short of the votes needed to overcome those vetoes. “The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act protects the rights of female athletes in the state by requiring that female student athletic teams only include members who are biologically female,” said the Republican leadership in a statement. “House Republicans are united in our commitment to defending the intention of Title IX.”Democratic state Rep.
Conservative groups advocating on behalf of female athletes cheered the veto override of the bill, which requires students to play on scholastic sports teams that correspond to their biological sex from grades K-12 through college.
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