Kansas Republicans make big to-do on their override of Kelly’s veto of exclusive health insurance plans

Now law, the measure allows tax breaks for those enrolled in Christian-only based health care sharing ministries plans, which are unregulated and can refuse to pay for services for pre-existing conditions.
Senate President Ty Masterson, seen here during a March 26, 2026, session of the Senate, offered “no apologies” for ringing a bell outside the House to celebrate a veto override. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)
by SHERMAN SMITH, Kansas Reflector
Published: March 30, 2026
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Now law, the measure allows tax breaks for those enrolled in Christian-only based health care sharing ministries plans, which are unregulated and can refuse to pay for services for pre-existing conditions.

TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson ignited fury among House Democrats when he rang a ceremonial bell Friday outside the House chamber to celebrate a veto override.

Masterson, who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor, offered “no apologies.”

Video obtained by Kansas Reflector shows Masterson lurked by the House door as Republicans led an 87-37 override of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 368, which offers a tax break for using health care sharing ministries.

SHERMAN SMITH, Kansas Reflector

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