Susan Concannon Explained

Susan Concannon
State House:Kansas
District:107
Term Start:January 14, 2013
Predecessor:Elaine Bowers
Birth Date:23 July 1958
Birth Place:Salina, Kansas, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Craig
Children:3
Education:Bethany College

Susan Concannon (born July 23, 1958) is an American politician who has served in the Kansas House of Representatives from the 107th district since 2013.[1] [2]

In 2024, Concannon notably changed her position on Kansas Senate Bill 233, a bill barring access to gender-affirming care for young transgender people in Kansas. She voted in favor of the bill before it was vetoed by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, but against overturning Kelly's veto, citing concerns about government overreach and vague language in the bill.[3] [4] Concannon was one of two Republicans in the Kansas House of Representatives who changed their position, the other being Jesse Borjon of Topeka.[5] Had either not done so, the Republican motion to override Gov. Kelly's veto would have succeeded.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Election Guide: Susan Concannon (R-Kansas House District 97) . Ksn.com . 2018-10-16 . 2019-12-12.
  2. Web site: Beets . Jason . Concannon re-elected to the Kansas House . Salina.com . 2018-11-06 . 2019-12-12.
  3. Web site: Kansas bill to limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors dies after failed veto override . NBC News . 2024-04-30 . 2024-05-07.
  4. Web site: Kansas House fails to override veto on bill that would ban gender-affirming care for kids . Kansas Reflector . 2024-04-29 . 2024-05-07.
  5. Web site: Rummler . Orion . A Kansas Republican voted for a gender-affirming care ban. But then she flipped. • Kansas Reflector . Kansas Reflector . 11 May 2024.