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Modifying an exception to the Kansas Open Records Act concerning software programs for electronic data processing.
This bill modifies an exception to the Kansas Open Records Act regarding software programs for electronic data processing. The change aims to clarify how these programs are handled under the law.
Enacting the Kansas surrogate medical decisions act to establish a hierarchy for identifying a surrogate who would make healthcare decisions and provide associated definitions and provider guidelines.
This bill aims to establish a clear process for identifying someone who can make healthcare decisions if an adult is unable to do so themselves. It sets out a hierarchy of people who can fill this role and provides guidelines for medical providers.
Imposing property tax on new motor vehicles following the 12th month in which a new vehicle was purchased or acquired.
This bill proposes a new property tax on vehicles purchased or acquired within the last year. The tax would be imposed after 12 months.
Imposing property tax on used motor vehicles following the 12th month in which a used vehicle was purchased or acquired.
This bill proposes a new property tax on used motor vehicles purchased or acquired more than 12 months ago. The tax would be imposed after the first year of ownership.
Enacting the affirming parental rights act to require school districts to provide parents with an affirming parental rights document, requiring the investigation of parental rights violations and establishing certain remedies for parents aggrieved by such violations.
This bill requires school districts to provide parents with a document affirming their parental rights. It also establishes procedures for investigating violations of these rights and provides remedies for affected parents.
Establishing the Kansas international trade commission to further international trade between Kansas and other countries, in particular Ireland, Japan and Taiwan, and creating the Kansas international trade commission fund.
This bill creates a commission to promote international trade between Kansas and three countries: Ireland, Japan, and Taiwan. The commission will work to increase trade and economic opportunities for Kansans.
Creating a definition for antique farm vehicle to permit owners of such vehicles to register as an antique vehicle, directing the division of vehicles to design a decal for such vehicles and exempting such registered vehicles from the Kansas uniform commercial drivers' license act.
This bill defines 'antique farm vehicle' and allows owners to register it as an antique vehicle. It also requires a special decal and exempts these vehicles from certain commercial driver's license rules.
Requiring each school district board of education to allocate membership association dues to individual board members and prohibiting the payment of such dues if a board member elects not to join such membership association.
This bill requires school district board members to pay membership association dues themselves if they choose not to join. It also ensures that these dues are allocated to individual board members.
Enacting the health care sharing ministries tax deduction act to provide a subtraction modification for qualified health care sharing expenses paid by a qualified individual and certain qualified health care shares received by a qualified individual.
This bill allows individuals who participate in health care sharing ministries to subtract those expenses from their taxable income.
Proposing to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section relating to the public right to possess and use cannabis for medical purposes.
This bill proposes adding a new section to Kansas' constitution allowing people to possess and use cannabis for medical purposes.
Proposing to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section relating to the right for adults to possess and use cannabis.
This bill proposes adding a new section to Kansas' constitution allowing adults to possess and use cannabis.
A RESOLUTION condemning the violent, aggressive, and hostile presence of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
This bill condemns the actions of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling them violent, aggressive, and hostile. It does not propose any specific policies or changes.
Congratulating and commending the members of the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.
This bill congratulates and commends the members of the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.
Requiring examination and licensure of home inspectors in the same manner as general contractors and providing that home inspectors obtain liability insurance coverage as required for general contractors.
This bill requires home inspectors in Kansas to pass an exam and get licensed like general contractors. It also makes them buy liability insurance just like contractors do.
Establishing within the legislative branch the office of the director for Kansas advisory commissions, the advisory commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander affairs and the Kansas Native American affairs commission and transferring the Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission and the advisory commission on African-American affairs to the legislative branch.
This bill creates a new office for Kansas advisory commissions within the legislative branch. It also moves two existing commissions, one focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander affairs and another on Native American affairs, to this new office.
Modifying the definition of abuse in the protection from abuse act to include certain acts or threats related to pets and specifying that courts may include orders relating to pets in protection from abuse act orders.
This bill changes the definition of abuse in Kansas law to include threats or harm towards pets. It also allows courts to include orders about pets in protection from abuse act orders.
Prohibiting certain federal law enforcement officers from entering hospitals, schools and places of worship under certain circumstances and prohibiting law enforcement officers from wearing a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity in the performance of their duties with certain exceptions.
This bill prohibits certain federal law enforcement officers from entering hospitals, schools, and places of worship under specific circumstances. It also bans law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings that conceal their identity while performing duties, except in certain situations.
Providing that amendments related to credit for time spent incarcerated are applicable to any sentence computed on or after October 20, 2023.
This bill says that changes to how time served in prison counts towards a sentence will apply to anyone serving a sentence starting from October 20, 2023. This means that people who start their sentences after this date will get credit for time spent incarcerated differently than those who started earlier.
Permitting nonuniform zoning regulations within a zoning district.
This bill allows zoning regulations within a specific area to be different from one another. For example, it could permit a mix of residential and commercial uses.
Providing for official legal publications on a county website for counties with a population of 100,000 or more.
This bill requires counties with a population of 100,000 or more to publish official legal notices on their website.
Modifying the crime of unlawful acts involving theft detection shielding devices to include possessing, with the intent to commit theft, a computer program, application, software or other device adapted, designed or commonly used to operate a lock or locks on or start a motor vehicle without an ignition key or key fob, or to copy, store information relating to, or interfere with those functions and providing for exceptions.
This bill updates a crime law to include possessing devices that can hack into or disable car locks and ignitions. This means it's illegal to have these tools with the intention of stealing a vehicle.
Enacting the opioid patients right to know act to require the disclosure of the risks associated with prescribed opioid use.
This bill requires doctors to inform patients about the risks associated with prescribed opioid use. Patients would have the right to know the potential dangers before starting or continuing treatment.
Prohibiting certain applications of swine waste, establishing setback rules and requiring applicators to prevent nuisance conditions.
This bill aims to regulate swine waste applications in Kansas. It sets rules for where and how this waste can be used, and requires applicators to prevent nuisance conditions.
Requiring cause for evictions from residential property, modifying the petition and notice requirements for eviction cases and removing the requirement to post bond before the court may grant a continuance.
This bill requires a reason for evicting someone from their home. It also changes how eviction notices are given and removes the need to post bond before asking for a delay.
Authorizing interior inspections of residential property without the consent of the occupant pursuant to an administrative warrant or when there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety and allowing the city to abate certain interior code violations or delegate such authority to the county.
This bill allows city officials or their delegated county counterparts to inspect residential properties without the occupant's consent if there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety. In some cases, this could also involve obtaining an administrative warrant.