It took a lot of work and eventually a veto override, but HB 2465, the “Life Affirming Tax Package,” is a big deal for Kansas. Donations to Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRC’s) and Maternity Homes can now qualify for a generous (70%) tax credit. PRC’s and Maternity Homes will no longer have to pay sales taxes on diapers, baby formula and other items they purchase for the benefit of moms and babies. Couples seeking to adopt will now get more financial help with tax credits for the expense of adoption. There is now a new tax-friendly Adoption Savings Account provision in Kansas law. Here is the override vote in the House, where every Republican voted YES except Rep. Younger from Ulysses, and every Democrat voted NO except Rep. Robinson from Kansas City. The vote in the Senate saw every Republican vote YES, with all Democrats either voting NO, passing, or not being present for the vote.