A new restriction that a Kansas state senator intends to propose on charitable solicitation calls doesn’t go nearly as far as many Kansans would like.

Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt announced last week that he plans to propose a law that requires callers raising money for charities to disclose during those calls how much of the donor’s contributions actually will go to the charity. State law already requires charities to register and supply that information to the Kansas secretary of state, but Schmidt think callers should have that information when they are deciding — while on the phone — whether they want to donate.

Here’s a better idea. Why don’t state legislators expand the Kansas “no-call” law to include charitable calls. And while we’re at it, let’s have it cover political calls, including the despicable “robo calls” that were so prevalent in the latest general election campaign.

Now that would be a service.

The Kansas No-Call Act is aimed at people or businesses “who are trying to sell you something,” according to the Kansas attorney general’s Web site, but it does not apply to organizations soliciting charitable donations or to calls concerning political candidates or issues.

Rather than simply forcing additional information from charitable organizations making solicitation calls, legislators should allow Kansans to make the decision that they don’t want to receive those kinds of calls, period.

Calls related to political candidates or issues are subject to a number of other state laws, including one that requires disclosure of who is paying for the phone campaign. Unfortunately, that disclosure usually comes at the tail end of a lengthy message and involves only the name of the group, which often is unfamiliar to those receiving the calls. It’s up to the voter to research the group’s background, its political bent and the veracity of the information it is selling.

Whether they are selling you something or seeking a charitable donation, there’s something inherently high-pressure in a phone call asking for money. Some people may like having that reminder to donate to a charity of their choice, but those who don’t should be able to cut off those calls.

Political calls, especially the annoying “robo calls,” contribute little or nothing to an informed voting choice. For voters who see some benefit in receiving such calls, fine, but most Kansans would rather pass.

Forcing charities to disclose on the phone what percentage of a donation actually goes to the charity isn’t a bad idea, but in the minds of most Kansans, expanding the no-call law would be even better.