Caryn Tyson Biography
Caryn Tyson is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 12. He represented the 12th District since 2013 and was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
She was previously a member of the Kansas House of Representatives serving from 2011 to 2013. Tyson was a Republican candidate for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House. Tyson lost the primary on August 7, 2018. The state senator is also a fifth-generation Kansan from Parker.
She graduated from Kansas State University with two B.S degrees in computer science and mathematics. She later earned her M.S in engineering management from Kansas University. She also has professional experience in the IT industry for over 24 years providing space shuttle support for NASA and also operating a cattle ranch.

Caryn Tyson Age
Caryn was born on 15 February 1963. As of 2019, she is 56 years old.
Caryn Tyson Family
The District 12 representative is married to Tim Tyson. It is however not clear whether they have children or not. The information will be updated soon as we get wind of the news.

Caryn Tyson Voting Record
Date |
Bill No. |
Bill Title |
Outcome |
Vote |
May 3, 2018 |
SB 284 |
Authorizes Child Placement Agencies to Deny Service Based on Religion |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
April 7, 2018 |
HB 2028 |
Establishes the Kansas Telemedicine Act |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Nay |
April 5, 2018 |
SB 423 |
Appropriates Funds for Department of Education and Board of Regents |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Nay |
March 22, 2018 |
HB 2457 |
Establishes the Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency Act |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 15, 2018 |
HB 2042 |
Authorizes Individuals Aged 18-20 to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Feb. 22, 2018 |
SB 405 |
Authorizes Confined Feeding Facilities Within City Limits |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
June 6, 2017 |
SB 30 |
Establishes Tax Provisions |
Veto Override Passed – Senate |
Nay |
April 7, 2017 |
SB 70 |
Amends Ride Inspection Laws for Amusement Parks |
Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate |
Yea |
April 6, 2017 |
HB 2052 |
Establishes State Budget for FY 2017 to FY 2021 |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Nay |
Feb. 2, 2017 |
SB 30 |
Establishes Tax Provisions |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
May 1, 2016 |
SB 249 |
Establishes Budget for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Nay |
May 1, 2016 |
SB 402 |
Amends Public Assistance Eligibility Criteria |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
March 23, 2016 |
SB 469 |
Amends Labor Union Procedures |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 22, 2016 |
SB 439 |
Specifies Qualifications for Impeachment |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Feb. 10, 2016 |
SB 439 |
Specifies Qualifications for Impeachment |
Senate |
Sponsor |
May 5, 2015 |
SB 117 |
Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies |
Veto Override Passed – Senate |
Yea |
April 2, 2015 |
HB 2258 |
Amends Social Service Programs |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 25, 2015 |
HB 2135 |
Appropriates Funds to Public and Private Universities |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Nay |
March 25, 2015 |
HB 2326 |
Amends Teacher Contracts |
Bill Failed – Senate |
Yea |
March 19, 2015 |
SB 175 |
Prohibits Universities from Denying Benefits to Religious Student Organizations |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Feb. 26, 2015 |
SB 171 |
Amends Voting Schedule |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Feb. 26, 2015 |
SB 45 |
Authorizes Concealed Firearms Without a License |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Feb. 25, 2015 |
SB 56 |
Prohibits Exposing Minors to Harmful Materials |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Feb. 20, 2015 |
SB 95 |
Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortion |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Jan. 28, 2015 |
SB 95 |
Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortion |
Senate |
Sponsor |
Jan. 21, 2015 |
SB 45 |
Authorizes Concealed Firearms Without a License |
Senate |
Sponsor |
May 2, 2014 |
HB 2231 |
2014-2016 Biennium Budget |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Nay |
April 6, 2014 |
HB 2506 |
Appropriates Funds to Certain School Districts |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
April 5, 2014 |
SB 423 |
Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings |
Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate |
Nay |
April 4, 2014 |
HB 2553 |
Establishes an Interstate Health Care Compact |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
April 4, 2014 |
SB 323 |
Limits the Duration of Conservation Easements |
Bill Failed – Senate |
Yea |
April 3, 2014 |
Knox Amdt |
Prohibits Implementation of Common Core Standards Using Certain State Funds |
Amendment Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
March 25, 2014 |
HB 2014 |
Repeals the Kansas Renewable Energy Standards Act |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 25, 2014 |
HB 2125 |
Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 25, 2014 |
HB 2272 |
Amends Gaming Law |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Nay |
March 25, 2014 |
HB 2552 |
Prohibits Medicaid Expansion |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 19, 2014 |
SB 298 |
Repeals Mortgage Registration Fees |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 12, 2014 |
HB 2210 |
Amends the Date by Which a Voter May Change Party Affiliation |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 12, 2014 |
SB 362 |
Requires Registration for Health Insurance Navigators |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
March 6, 2014 |
HB 2338 |
Appropriates Funds to the Judicial Branch |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Nay |
Feb. 27, 2014 |
SB 311 |
Increases the Limit for Non-Economic Civil Damages |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Feb. 20, 2014 |
HB 2387 |
Requires 50 Year Minimum Sentence for Certain Murder Convictions |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
Feb. 13, 2014 |
HB 2389 |
Establishes Time Limits on Death Penalty Appeals Process |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Nay |
May 15, 2013 |
HB 2249 |
Repeals Project Limitations Near Historic Sites |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
April 5, 2013 |
HB 2234 |
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to Direct the Kansas Turnpike Authority |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
April 5, 2013 |
HB 2253 |
Amends Abortion Clinic Tax Credits and Procedure Requirements |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
April 5, 2013 |
SB 102 |
Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
April 5, 2013 |
SB 199 |
Establishes the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center |
Conference Report Adopted – Senate |
Yea |
April 3, 2013 |
SB 181 |
Reduces Property Taxes for Motor Vehicles |
Bill Passed – Senate |
Yea |
April 2, 2013 |
HB 2055 |
Reduces Casino Building Fee |
Bill Failed – Senate |
Nay |
Caryn Tyson Committee
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, Caryn served on the following committees:
- Assessment and Taxation, Chair
- Federal and State Affair
- Transportation
- Administrative Rules And Regulations
- Information Technology
Caryn Tyson Legislator
Caryn’s Legislative sessions can be found on this linkย http://kslegislature.org/li_2018/b2017_18/members/sen_tyson_caryn_1/
Caryn Tyson Facebook
Her facebook page isn’t yet known but will be updated soon as news the is out.
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