Kansas Senate

From the gallery level of the Kansas Senate chambers, one can really appreciate the grandeur and history of this historical place!  The chambers were renovated in 2003, I believe, and all ambiance was restored to the original 1800's motif.  Even the paint shade mirrors the original room coloration.

Each Senator has his/her own microphone, and voting occurs by voice.  Pages are seated at the front, on a bench, directly below the large desk.  Special guests are seated towards the front left and right wings.  On the day we (KARL class) visited, six bills were introduced - and the Senate was in session for a total of about 14 minutes!