In January 2012, Colyer said he supported efforts by the states to overturn the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Colyer stated, "As a practicing physician, I know first hand that if fully enacted, the Obama health care plan would harm the quality of patient care and devastate the Kansas budget."

Kansas State Senate (2009-2011)

While in the senate, Colyer served on these legislative committees:

• Assessment and Taxation
• Financial Institutions and Insurance
• Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
• Public Health and Welfare

Legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Colyer included:

• An amendment to require Senate consent for Supreme Court justice appointments
• An amendment to create a budget stabilization fund

Kansas House of Representatives (2007-2009)

Colyer served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009.

Following Brownback's departure from office, Colyer was elevated to the position of governor. He served until 2019.

Jeff Colyer was elected on November 2, 2010, on a joint ticket with Governor Sam Brownback (R). He left this role after being elevated to the position of governor in 2018.

Affordable Care Act

In January 2012, Colyer said he supported efforts by the states to overturn the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Colyer stated, "As a practicing physician, I know first hand that if fully enacted, the Obama health care plan would harm the quality of patient care and devastate the Kansas budget."

Committee assignments

While in the senate, Colyer served on these legislative committees:

• Assessment and Taxation
• Financial Institutions and Insurance
• Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
• Public Health and Welfare

Legislation

Legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Colyer included:

• An amendment to require Senate consent for Supreme Court justice appointments
• An amendment to create a budget stabilization fund

Colyer served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009.