Kim Hammer

This bill allows the sale of raw milk, along with goat’s milk and sheep’s milk and does not limit it to sales on a farm. CPAC supports the voluntary consumption of raw milk and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on February 17, 2025 by a vote of 33-3 and the bill later became law.

This bill makes unlawful squatting a crime. CPAC supports efforts to clean up neighborhoods from actions like unlawful squatting that destroys property values and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on February 24, 2025 by a vote of 32-0 and the bill later became law.

This bill prevents state institutions from participating in investment funds that target, equity and inclusion initiatives, facilitate gender “reassignment” or limit firearms access. CPAC supports efforts to keep the left’s agenda out of financial investments and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on March 10, 2025 by a vote of 31-1and the bill later became law.

This bill eliminates a 20th Century law that stemmed from the use of knives by street gangs, with the emphasis on “switchblade” knives. CPAC supports efforts to eliminate outmoded laws and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on February 19, 2025 by a vote of 28-1 and the bill later became law.

This bill eliminates the gross receipts tax on tangible property and eliminates the sales tax for sales to non-profits. CPAC opposes the gross receipts tax that taxes all income regardless of gain or loss and supports broad based sales tax reduction and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 16, 2025 by a vote of 32-0 and the bill later became law.

This bill removes the gross receipts tax on food and food ingredients. CPAC opposes these taxes that are imposed regardless of whether the business gains or loses money and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 4, 2025 by a vote of 35-0 and the bill later became law.

This bill requires a core curriculum be established at state supported schools. CPAC supports efforts to strengthen educational requirements, supports a core curriculum for academic study and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 8, 2025 by a vote of 29-1 and the bill later became law.

This bill requires those who apply for the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) welfare program engage in job search activities while the application is processed. CPAC supports these requirements for able bodied adults and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 9, 2025 by a vote of 28-5 and the bill later became law.

This bill allows students to transfer to a better school within the school district. CPAC supports strengthening school choice and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 16, 2025 by a vote of 31-3 and the bill later became law.

This bill requires a photo ID to sign ballot initiatives. CPAC supports efforts to prevent importing non-residents to vote on local initiatives and supported this bill. The Senate passed bill on March 3, 2025 by a vote of 26-6 and the bill later became law.

This bill requests a waiver from the federal government to ban food stamp recipients (the current supplemental nutrition program) from using these funds for buying candy and soft drinks. CPAC believes these funds should only be spent on essentials and supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 8, 2025 by a vote of 29-4 and the bill later became law.

This bill gives a tax credit for using aviation fuel favored by the government that is labeled sustainable. CPAC opposes these special tax breaks that put those who do not qualify at a disadvantage and often lead to higher taxes on others and opposed this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 3, 2025 by a vote of 32-1and the bill later became law.

This bill appropriates taxpayer funds for capital improvements for so-called educational television. CPAC recognizes that so called “public television” invariably promotes a far-left agenda and opposed this bill. The House passed the bill on March 12, 2025 by a vote of 77-11 and the bill later became law. The Senate passed the bill on March 13, 2025 by a vote of 34-0 and the bill later became law.

This bill proposes a state constitutional amendment to allow Economic Development Districts to be created to promote economic development. CPAC supports economic development but opposes giving new taxing authority to another layer of government and opposed this amendment. The Senate passed the amendment on April 14, 2025 by a vote of 28-6 and the amendment goes to the voters.