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Establishing the state conservation fund and transferring $2,500,000 to such fund and providing for the enhanced transfer of moneys from the state general fund to the state water plan fund and from the state water plan fund to the water technical assistance fund and the water project grant fund.
This bill creates a state conservation fund and adds $2.5 million to it. It also increases funding for water projects by transferring money between different funds.
Amending the Kansas act against discrimination to include sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and status as a veteran.
This bill aims to add protections against discrimination for people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. This means that individuals who face discrimination because of these factors would have more legal recourse.
Providing funding for the state historical society to issue a scope statement, plan the work to be accomplished and issue a request for proposals for a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte county, Kansas, and implement such master plan.
This bill provides funding for the state historical society to create a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte county. The plan will outline how to improve and preserve the site.
Providing for transferability of Kansas housing investor tax credits from the year that the credit was originally issued.
This bill allows Kansas housing investor tax credits to be transferred from the year they were originally issued. This means that investors can sell or give away these credits to others.
Providing a property tax exemption for new energy storage systems and excluding new energy storage systems from the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment exemption.
This bill proposes exempting new energy storage systems from property taxes and excluding them from a commercial and industrial machinery exemption.
Enacting the adult use cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale of cannabis in this state.
This bill would regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession, and sale of cannabis for adults in Kansas.
Creating the abolish abortion Kansas act to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution for violation of Alexa's law and to remove certain exceptions to the cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn child when such death is caused by an abortion.
This bill aims to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution and remove certain exceptions for wrongful death claims when an abortion causes a child's death.
Imposing property tax on rental and leased vehicles and discontinuing the excise tax on the rental and lease of such vehicles.
This bill would impose a property tax on vehicles rented or leased in Kansas. It would also stop collecting an excise tax on these rentals.
Recognizing August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day.
This bill recognizes August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day. It does not create any new laws or regulations.
Strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan.
This bill aims to strengthen the relationship between Kansas and Taiwan by fostering cultural, educational, and economic ties.
Establishing the mental health intervention team program in the Kansas department for aging and disability services in state statute and providing incentives for coordination between school districts, qualified schools and mental health intervention team providers.
This bill establishes a mental health intervention team program within the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. It also provides incentives for coordination between school districts, qualified schools, and mental health providers.
Establishing the order of priority of a decedent's surviving parents who cannot agree on the disposition of such decedent's remains.
This bill establishes a clear order of priority for surviving parents who cannot agree on what to do with their child's remains after they pass away.
Adjusting the KPERS 3 dividend interest credit by lowering the dividend interest credit threshold to 5% and increasing the dividend share to 80%.
This bill changes how KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System) calculates interest credits for some retirees. It lowers the threshold to receive these credits and increases the share of the credit.
Urging Attorney General Kobach to protect Kansas federal employees by ensuring the legal integrity of governmental operations.
This bill asks Attorney General Kobach to ensure that Kansas federal employees are protected and that government operations follow the law.
Establishing an advance universal newborn screening program, providing for the reimbursement of certain treatment services and extending the transfer of moneys to the Kansas newborn screening fund.
This bill aims to establish a program for early screening of newborns in Kansas. The program would provide reimbursement for certain treatment services.
Increasing state financial assistance for local health departments under certain circumstances.
This bill aims to increase state financial assistance for local health departments under certain circumstances. It does not specify what these circumstances are.
Updating income eligibility requirements for the state children's health insurance program.
This bill updates the income limits for Kansas' children's health insurance program. This means more families could be eligible for coverage.
Enacting the physician assistant licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges for physician assistants.
This bill aims to allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice across state lines without needing separate licenses. This would make it easier for PAs to work in different parts of Kansas or even other states.
Exempting law enforcement agencies who do not provide emergency opioid antagonistspursuant to the statewide protocol from the requirement to procure a physician medical director.
This bill exempts law enforcement agencies that don't provide emergency opioid antagonists from a requirement to have a physician medical director.
Providing for the establishment of an online insurance verification system for the verification of evidence of motor vehicle liability insurance.
This bill proposes creating an online system for verifying motor vehicle liability insurance. This would allow people to check if someone has the required insurance coverage.
Enacting the aviation and innovative manufacturing in Kansas act to attract businesses establishing a headquarters or engaged in aircraft assembly, electric or hydrogen-powered motor vehicle production, and other specified industries to Kansas by offering companies meeting certain employment and investment requirements an investment tax credit, retention of a percentage of total payroll tax, reimbursement of eligible employee training and education expenses and a sales tax exemption for construction costs.
This bill aims to attract businesses that produce aircraft, electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles, and other innovative products to Kansas. It offers incentives like tax credits, payroll tax breaks, and training reimbursement to companies that meet certain employment and investment requirements.
Increasing the criminal penalties for certain violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer when the person has prior convictions of the offense.
This bill increases penalties for people who flee or try to elude police officers if they've been convicted of this offense before. The goal is to make consequences more severe for repeat offenders.
Enacting the dietitian licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges for dietitians.
This bill aims to allow dietitians licensed in Kansas to practice in other states that participate in a compact. This would simplify the process for dietitians who work across state lines.
Transferring the licensure of on-premise cereal malt beverage retailers and off-premise cereal malt beverage retailers from cities and counties to the alcoholic beverage control division of the department of revenue; allowing continued local licensure by cities or counties.
This bill transfers the responsibility for licensing on-premise and off-premise cereal malt beverage retailers from cities and counties to the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. This change would allow local governments to continue issuing their own licenses if they choose.
Enacting the Kansas land and military installation protection act to prohibit foreign principals from countries of concern from acquiring any interest in certain real property in this state.
This bill aims to prevent foreign entities from countries of concern from buying or owning certain properties in Kansas. It's meant to protect sensitive areas like military installations and land.