Brandon J. Whipple

Voted for HB 2066, expanding Medicaid eligibility through the KanCare Bridge to a Healthy Kansas program; the House tally was 69–54.

March 21, 2019Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted to override the veto of HB 2044, the KanCare Medicaid-expansion bill; the House tally was 81–44.

April 3, 2017Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted for HB 2044 to expand Medicaid eligibility through the KanCare Bridge to a Healthy Kansas program; the House tally was 81–44.

February 23, 2017Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Moved first-reading passage of Wichita Ordinance 51-946, removing city marijuana-possession penalties and protections against prosecution for fentanyl test strips; the council passed the motion 5–2.

September 13, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Moved emergency first-reading approval of a Wichita mask ordinance extension; the council approved the motion 4–3.

August 11, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2264, proposing a state tax credit for postsecondary students receiving Pell Grants.

February 12, 2019Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2670, proposing an increase in the state earned-income tax credit.

February 10, 2016Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2324, proposing a ban on nondisclosure agreements used to silence workplace sexual-harassment victims.

February 13, 2019Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2263, proposing protection against denial of earned maternity-leave benefits after an employee gave notice of planned leave.

February 12, 2019Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2711, proposing protection against retaliation for state employees who advocated against gender-based wage discrimination.

February 7, 2018Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2696, proposing a ban on nondisclosure agreements that silence victims of workplace sexual abuse or harassment.

February 7, 2018Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2712, proposing protection of maternity-leave benefits after an employee took maternity leave.

February 7, 2018Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2710, proposing protection against employer retaliation or discrimination for employees who experienced domestic violence.

February 7, 2018Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2317, proposing OSHA training for workers on high-voltage electrical transmission lines.

February 8, 2017Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2668, proposing workplace protections for employees who experienced domestic violence.

February 10, 2016Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2317, proposing employment of Kansas workers for certain state contracts and tax incentives.

February 11, 2015Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2220, proposing due-process protections in teacher contracts.

February 3, 2015Supports Labor Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Moved revisions to Wichita’s city ethics policy; the council approved the motion 7–0.

March 7, 2023Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Moved adoption of Wichita Council Policy 38, a code of ethics for the mayor, city council, and advisory board members; the motion passed 6–0.

May 11, 2021Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Moved approval of Wichita’s HOME-ARP allocation plan for housing and homelessness assistance and submission to HUD; the council passed the motion 4–2.

December 6, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Moved adoption of Wichita’s 2023 budget and 2023–2032 capital improvement program; the council passed the motion 4–3.

August 23, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Voted for the conference report on SB 16, providing Department of Education appropriations and increased base school aid; the House tally was 76–47.

April 4, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2664, proposing an intercollegiate adaptive-sports grant program.

February 10, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2317, proposing OSHA training for workers on high-voltage electrical transmission lines.

February 8, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2667, proposing a 35-year minimum sentence for certain aggravated child sex crimes.

February 10, 2016Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2172, proposing criminal-history checks for nurse-aide trainees.

January 29, 2015Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2423, proposing a 50-year minimum or life sentence without parole for certain sex crimes against children.

January 13, 2014Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Moved approval of an updated Wichita Affordable Housing Fund program plan; the council passed the motion 4–2.

September 19, 2023Supports Housing Affordability

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Moved approval of Wichita’s HOME-ARP allocation plan for housing and homelessness assistance and submission to HUD; the council passed the motion 4–2.

December 6, 2022Supports Housing Affordability

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2671, proposing homestead property-tax refunds for renters.

February 10, 2016Supports Housing Affordability

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2302, proposing a food-sales-tax refund in place of the food-sales-tax credit.

February 13, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2669, proposing a food-sales-tax refund in place of the food-sales-tax credit.

February 10, 2016Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted for the conference report on SB 16, providing Department of Education appropriations and increased base school aid; the House tally was 76–47.

April 4, 2019Supports Public Education Quality

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2265, proposing college credit for passing CLEP and other examination programs.

February 12, 2019Supports Public Education Quality

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2266, proposing a prohibition on university fees for certain scholarship applications.

February 12, 2019Supports Public Education Quality

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2264, proposing a state tax credit for postsecondary students receiving Pell Grants.

February 12, 2019Supports Public Education Quality

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2664, proposing an intercollegiate adaptive-sports grant program.

February 10, 2016Supports Public Education Quality

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted for SB 45, allowing concealed carry of handguns without a license; the House tally was 85–39.

March 25, 2015Opposes Gun Control

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted for the House version of HB 2199, the Second Amendment Protection Act; the House tally was 94–29.

March 14, 2013Opposes Gun Control

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted against the conference report on SB 67, requiring notification that medication-abortion effects may be reversible; the House tally was 85–35.

April 5, 2019Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted against HB 2319, which required additional abortion-related physician information under the woman’s-right-to-know law; the House tally was 87–37.

March 30, 2017Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted for SB 95, restricting a specified abortion procedure; the House tally was 98–26.

March 25, 2015Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted against HB 2253, which restricted abortion and public funding for abortion services; the House tally was 92–31.

March 20, 2013Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted against the House substitute for SB 84, which proposed state income-tax rate reductions tied to revenue receipts; the House tally was 82–39.

March 21, 2013Opposes Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2063, proposing a state income-tax credit for property taxes on homesteads damaged by natural disasters.

January 23, 2013Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Moved final approval of Wichita Ordinance 51-654, barring discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations; the council passed it 6–1.

October 12, 2021Supports Civil Rights

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Moved to create the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights and appoint its initial members; the Wichita City Council approved the motion 7–0.

June 2, 2020Supports Civil Rights

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Had an official-capacity disability-access case against him and the City of Wichita remanded by the Tenth Circuit after it vacated part of the city’s summary judgment; the court did not find him personally liable.

June 28, 2024

Source: law.justia.com · researched September 25, 2026

Received The Community Voice newspaper’s endorsement for the 2023 Wichita mayoral election.

November 4, 2023

Source: communityvoiceks.com · researched September 25, 2026

Expanded his defamation lawsuit over the false 2019 attack advertisement to name additional defendants.

October 14, 2020

Source: kwch.com · researched September 25, 2026

Moved to offer Wichita Transit 20-ride passes for $20 during the early COVID-19 period; the council approved the motion 7–0.

June 2, 2020

Source: wichitaks.granicus.com · researched September 25, 2026

Formed a Wichita small-business advisory council to gather feedback on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on local businesses.

May 5, 2020

Source: wichita.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Resigned from the Kansas House District 96 seat to take office as Wichita mayor.

January 13, 2020

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Filed a defamation lawsuit over an anonymous Wichita mayoral attack advertisement.

October 29, 2019

Source: pbs.org · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2304, proposing a sales-tax holiday for certain school supplies, computers, and clothing.

February 13, 2019

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2301, proposing a new low-income postsecondary student scholarship tax-credit program to replace an earlier scholarship-credit program.

February 13, 2019

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Introduced HB2262, proposing a Buy American preference for certain Kansas government purchases.

February 12, 2019

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Received the Kansas Farm Bureau VOTE FBF endorsement for the 2018 Kansas House District 96 race.

June 29, 2018

Source: kfb.org · researched September 25, 2026

Voted against the amended school-finance and Department of Education appropriations version of SB 423; the House tally was 63–56.

April 7, 2018

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Co-chaired the newly launched bipartisan Kansas Future Caucus with Representative Stephanie Clayton.

February 7, 2018

Source: hppr.org · researched September 25, 2026

Voted to override the veto of SB 30, a Kansas tax-reform bill, after voting against earlier conference reports; the override tally was 88–31.

June 6, 2017

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Received the Kansas Farm Bureau VOTE FBF endorsement for the 2016 Kansas House District 96 race.

September 20, 2016

Source: kfb.org · researched September 25, 2026

Voted against SB 175 on religious freedom for postsecondary student associations; the House tally was 81–41.

March 16, 2016

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Served as agenda chair of the Kansas House minority caucus, as listed in the opening House journal.

January 12, 2015

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Voted against the conference report on the school-finance and education-appropriations version of HB 2506; the House tally was 63–57.

April 6, 2014

Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Was found by Wichita’s Ethics Advisory Board, in a 4–0 vote, to have violated the city ethics policy during a 2022 neighborhood-cleanup encounter with a police officer.

May 11, 2023

Source: kwch.com · researched September 25, 2026