Family & Child Protection
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Parental involvement & family stability
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Stronger support for children and families
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Practical reforms that improve access to services
Sen. Keith Kelley-sponsored legislation:
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SB208 (2024) – Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact (expands access to licensed social work services; helps families and children receive care across state lines)
Economic Relief & Rural Job Growth
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Lowering everyday costs for families
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Pro-growth policies that support local employers
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Rural communities positioned to compete and expand
Documented support / vote:
HB479 (2023) – Grocery tax reduction (phase-down)
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Public Safety & Property Rights
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Standing with veterans & first responders
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Safer communities with local accountability
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Solutions that protect rights while saving lives​​
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Sen. Keith Kelley-sponsored legislation:
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SB40 (2025) – “Houston Hunter Act” – voluntary, temporary firearm storage agreements to help prevent crisis tragedies while protecting constitutional rights (signed into law; sponsored by Sen. Kelley).
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SB41 (2025) – Calhoun County local legislation authorizing county/municipal regulation of halfway houses (sponsored by Sen. Kelley; bill text shows sponsor).
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