Lance W. Neelly
Republican · KS · Kansas State Representative, District 42
Lance W. Neelly has represented Kansas House District 42 since 2021, is vice chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and works as a security supervisor. His priorities include lower taxes and limits on property tax increases.
Where Lance W. Neelly stands, based on their records
Supports
Election Integrity (2 records), Personal Income Tax Reduction (2 records)
Opposes
Immigration (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (2 records),
Track record
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 oppose
Voted for the final version of SB 254, which barred people living in the U.S. illegally from state and local public benefits. The House adopted it 78-46, and the governor later vetoed it.
March 19, 2026Opposes Immigration
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 oppose
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 391, which barred cities and counties from requiring landlords to rent to tenants who use housing vouchers. The override passed 85-38.
April 10, 2026Opposes Housing Affordability
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 oppose
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2240, which made state agencies get legislative approval before changing public assistance programs. The override passed 88-37.
April 10, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2448, which required able-bodied adults without dependents to complete a job training program to get food assistance. The override passed 86-36.
April 28, 2022Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 2 oppose
Was endorsed in his 2026 race by the Kansas State Rifle Association, the Kansas Farm Bureau's political action committee and the Kansans for Life political action committee, a local voter guide reported.
July 30, 2026Opposes Gun Control
Source: tonganoxiemirror.com
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2058, which created provisional concealed carry licenses for people under 21 and recognized other states' carry licenses. The override passed 84-39.
May 3, 2021Opposes Gun Control
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 6 oppose
Was endorsed in his 2026 race by the Kansas State Rifle Association, the Kansas Farm Bureau's political action committee and the Kansans for Life political action committee, a local voter guide reported.
July 30, 2026Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: tonganoxiemirror.com
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2062, which allowed child support orders to start at conception and cover pregnancy costs. The override passed 87-38.
April 10, 2025Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2436, which created a crime of coercing a woman into having an abortion. The override passed 85-40.
April 29, 2024Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2749, which required abortion providers to report patients' reasons for having an abortion. The override passed 84-41.
April 29, 2024Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2313, the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, which set care standards and penalties for infants born alive. The override passed 87-37.
April 26, 2023Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted for HCR 5003, the "Value Them Both" constitutional amendment saying the state constitution does not protect a right to abortion. It passed the House 86-38.
January 22, 2021Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 2 support
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2437, the Save Kansas Act, which added voter registration checks and limited which websites may accept voter registrations. The override passed 84-39.
April 9, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted for HCR 5004, a proposed state constitutional amendment saying only U.S. citizens may vote in Kansas elections. It passed the House 90-28.
February 5, 2025Supports Election Integrity
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 2 support
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 269, which set up automatic future income tax rate cuts when state revenue beats estimates. The override passed 87-37.
April 10, 2025Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 50, a tax bill that made online marketplaces collect sales tax and cut income taxes for some individuals and businesses. The override passed 84-39.
May 3, 2021Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 7 oppose
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2437, the Save Kansas Act, which added voter registration checks and limited which websites may accept voter registrations. The override passed 84-39.
April 9, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 244. The bill required multi-person restrooms and similar spaces in public buildings to be used by one sex, and made driver's licenses show sex at birth. The override passed 84-37.
February 18, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 4, which ended the three-day grace period for mailed ballots. Ballots now must arrive by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The override passed 84-41.
March 25, 2025Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 63, which banned gender transition medical care for minors. The override passed 85-34.
February 18, 2025Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 180, the Women's Bill of Rights, which defined sex in state law as biological sex. The override passed 84-40.
April 27, 2023Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2238, which limited women's and girls' school sports teams to female students. The override passed 84-40.
April 5, 2023Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 160, which limited girls' and women's school sports teams to students who were female at birth. The override failed 81-41.
April 28, 2022Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Introduced HB 2664, a bill to let private companies generate and sell electricity to businesses on private "energy campuses" outside regular utility service. It died in committee.
February 3, 2026
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted for SCR 1611, a proposed constitutional amendment to have voters directly elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and end the nominating commission. It passed the House 84-40.
March 19, 2025
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 355, which drew new U.S. House district lines for Kansas. The override passed 85-37.
February 9, 2022
Source: kslegislature.gov
Past race Lance W. Neelly ran in:
- Kansas House of Representatives District 42 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 42; Kansas · incumbent