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Requiring the state board of healing arts to grant provisional licensure to certain international physicians with offers of employment at healthcare providers operating in Kansas.
This bill would allow international physicians who have job offers at Kansas healthcare providers to get a temporary medical license. This would make it easier for these doctors to start working in Kansas.
Prohibiting second and successive motions and ineffective counsel claims in habeas corpus actions and providing for direct appeal to the supreme court in habeas corpus appeals filed by inmates sentenced to death.
This bill aims to change habeas corpus proceedings for death-sentenced inmates. It would limit their ability to file certain motions and appeals.
Requiring every employer to provide each employee with meal periods and rest periods.
This bill requires all employers in Kansas to provide employees with regular meal and rest breaks.
Disqualifying from the carbon dioxide capture and sequestration property tax exemption and the income tax accelerated depreciation deduction if machinery and equipment are used to inject animal manure into the ground.
This bill would remove tax breaks for machinery and equipment used to inject animal manure into the ground. This could affect farmers or ranchers who use this method to manage their waste.
Establishing a child income tax credit.
This bill proposes a tax credit for parents or guardians who have dependent children. The credit would be applied to their income taxes.
Enacting the kratom consumer protection act, defining kratom as a food product, prohibiting the distribution and sale of kratom that is adulterated, requiring persons to be at least 21 years of age to purchase such product, establishing civil fines for violations of the act and requiring the secretary of agriculture to adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the act.
This bill aims to regulate kratom sales in Kansas by defining it as a food product and setting rules for its distribution. It also sets an age limit of 21 years old for purchasing kratom.
Prohibiting the use of any prone restraint on a juvenile who is in custody at a juvenile detention facility or juvenile correctional facility or being assessed as part of the juvenile intake and assessment system.
This bill prohibits the use of prone restraints on juveniles who are detained or being assessed at juvenile facilities.
Providing incumbent electric transmission owners a right of first refusal for the construction of certain electric transmission lines.
This bill gives existing electric transmission companies a chance to build new lines before others can. It applies to certain types of transmission lines.
Requiring a law enforcement officer executing a search warrant at residential premises to be uniformed and to knock and announce themselves before entering the property.
This bill requires law enforcement officers to wear uniforms and knock on doors before entering a home when executing a search warrant. This means Kansans can expect a more visible and announced presence from police during these situations.
Designating a portion of United States highway 77 as the POW MIA memorial highway and bridge No. 82-14-6.88 (026) in Clay county as the POW MIA memorial bridge.
This bill would rename a portion of US highway 77 and a bridge in Clay county as the POW MIA memorial highway and bridge. This is to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Enacting the Kansas film and digital media industry production development act, providing a tax credit and sales tax exemption to incentivize film, video and digital media production in Kansas, establishing a program to be administered by the secretary of commerce for the purpose of developing such production in Kansas and requiring the secretary of commerce to issue reports to the legislature regarding the program.
This bill aims to encourage film, video, and digital media production in Kansas by offering tax credits and sales tax exemptions. It establishes a program for the Secretary of Commerce to develop this industry in the state.
Authorizing the state corporation commission to increase or decrease an electric public utility's return on equity based on whether such utility's all-in average retail rate has increased or decreased.
This bill allows the State Corporation Commission to adjust an electric public utility's profit rate based on whether their average customer rates have increased or decreased.
Establishing a child income tax credit.
This bill proposes a tax credit for parents or guardians who have children. The credit would be applied to their income taxes.
Expanding the current sales tax exemption for purchases by domestic violence shelters to domestic and sexual violence programs.
This bill expands a sales tax exemption for purchases made by domestic violence shelters to also include sexual violence programs. This means these organizations won't have to pay sales tax on items they need.
Prohibiting lobbying for or by foreign adversaries; authorizing the attorney general to file civil lawsuits; providing for civil penalties for violations thereof.
This bill aims to prevent Kansans from lobbying or being lobbied by foreign adversaries. It also gives the Attorney General the power to take legal action and impose penalties if these rules are broken.
Requiring the state board of regents and postsecondary educational institutions to provide certain pre-service teachers with essential knowledge and skills to support children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
This bill requires state universities and colleges to teach pre-service teachers about supporting children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
Allowing persons with felony drug convictions to receive benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
This bill allows people who have been convicted of a felony drug-related crime to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Including participation in certain learning experiences and agricultural activities as a valid excuse for absence from school and authorizing school boards to make rules therefor.
This bill would allow school attendance exemptions for students participating in certain learning experiences and agricultural activities. It also gives school boards the power to create rules for these absences.
Creating a traffic infraction for not securely storing a firearm in an unattended vehicle, providing exceptions and penalties therefor and requiring the office of the attorney general to conduct a secure storage of firearms educational campaign and create materials therefor.
This bill proposes a new traffic infraction for leaving an unattended vehicle with an unsecured firearm. The bill also requires the Attorney General's office to create educational materials and conduct a campaign on secure storage of firearms.
Authorizing the Kansas state employees health care commission to provide insurance coverage for certain allergen introduction dietary supplements for infants under the state health care benefits program and requiring the commission to submit an impact report to the legislature if such coverage is provided.
This bill allows the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission to provide insurance coverage for certain dietary supplements that help prevent allergies in infants. If approved, this coverage would be added to the state's health care benefits program.
Enacting the gun violence restraining order act to authorize the issuance of protective orders prohibiting the acquisition and possession of firearms by certain individuals.
This bill allows courts to issue protective orders that temporarily restrict someone's ability to buy or own guns if they pose a risk to themselves or others.
Providing a sales tax exemption for purchases made by sleep in heavenly peace, inc.
This bill proposes exempting Sleep In Heavenly Peace, Inc. from paying sales tax on their purchases.
Providing a permanent exemption for postsecondary educational institutions from the public buildings requirements under the personal and family protection act.
This bill would permanently exempt postsecondary educational institutions from certain building requirements. This means they wouldn't have to follow specific rules for public buildings.
Enacting the every mom matters act to require the state treasurer to contract with eligible organizations to provide information and support services to pregnant women and parents considering adoption.
This bill requires the state treasurer to contract with organizations that provide information and support services to pregnant women and parents considering adoption.
Authorizing legal publications to be made on internet websites selected by the governing body of a city, county or school district.
This bill allows local governments (cities, counties, school districts) to post legal notices on websites they choose. This replaces traditional print publications.