MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

Senate Bill No. 375

An Act concerning consumer protection; relating to investments; enacting the proxy advisor transparency act; providing legislative findings and definitions; requiring proxy advisors to make certain disclosures when recommending an action against company management; authorizing the attorney general to investigate and take enforcement actions against violators.

Message to the Legislature of the State of Kansas

The process by which this bill came to my desk was one of political games. A bill of this magnitude needed much further vetting and a full debate in the House. Kansans expect their laws to be considered and written in a thoughtful manner that allow their elected officials in both chambers the opportunity to represent them. Not whatever this process was.

Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto Senate Bill 375.

Laura Kelly, Governor

Dated April 6, 2026.