Kansas lawmakers will be back in Topeka on Thursday for a veto session with the purpose of overriding the governor's vetoes.

Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed six bills (House Bill 2217, House Bill 2291, House Bill 2284, House Bill 2033, Senate Bill 79, and Senate Bill 29) since the legislature adjourned on March 27. Bills recently vetoed by Kelly include House Bill 2217 that would expand the scope of the inspector general to audit and investigate all state cash, food, or health assistance programs in the state. Kelly called this bill redundant, inefficient, and a waste of taxpayer dollars. Another bill to earn the governor's disapproval is Senate Bill 79, which would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks using food assistance funds. Kelly stated that this bill would make it more difficult for Kansans to access the food they need to feed their families and that changes to the SNAP program should only be made at the federal level.

Kelly vetoed four other bills in addition to these. Four of the bills originally passed with a veto-proof majority, but the Senate SNAP bill along with Senate Bill 14, would automatically renew budget items unless lawmakers vote on a change.