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Making application to the congress of the United States to call a convention of the states to establish term limits for members of congress.
This bill asks Congress to hold a convention of states to set term limits for members of Congress. This means setting a maximum number of years someone can serve in Congress.
Requiring registration of agents and political organizations representing countries of concern.
This bill requires registration of agents and political organizations that represent countries considered a concern by Kansas. This means they would need to provide information about themselves and their activities.
Permitting a pharmacist to initiate therapy for certain conditions consistent with the pharmacist's education, training and experience, adding pharmacists who initiate such therapy to the healthcare stabilization fund and allowing a pharmacist to dispense a one-time emergency refill of a noncontrolled prescription drug for up to a 90-day supply when no refills remain.
This bill allows pharmacists to start treatment for certain medical conditions if they have the necessary education and experience. It also lets them refill non-controlled prescription drugs for up to 90 days in emergency situations.
Exempting minor-owned businesses from paying sales tax on the first $10,000 of sales from tangible personal property sold each calendar year and from local taxes, licenses, permits and other local government permissions.
This bill would exempt minor-owned businesses from paying sales tax on their first $10,000 of sales each year. This exemption would also apply to local taxes and permits.
Providing a sales tax exemption for certain purchases by O'Connell children's shelter, inc.
This bill proposes exempting certain purchases by O'Connell children's shelter from Kansas sales tax. The shelter provides services for children and families.
Prohibiting cities and counties from restricting the discretion of landlords not to rent residential or commercial property on grounds including prospective tenants receipt of housing assistance or eviction or criminal history, and permitting cities and counties to prohibit discrimination by landlords on the basis of receipt of veterans benefits.
This bill prevents cities and counties from restricting landlords' decisions not to rent property based on a tenant's receipt of housing assistance or past evictions or criminal history. It also allows local governments to prohibit discrimination against veterans who receive benefits.
Expanding the income tax credit for qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures to allow credits against certain premium taxes, privilege fees and privilege taxes and allowing the transfer of unused credits to any individual or entity subject to such taxes.
This bill expands a tax credit for railroad track maintenance expenses. It allows credits against certain taxes and fees, and lets unused credits be transferred to others who pay those taxes.
Approving the gaming compact with the Wyandotte Nation.
This bill approves a gaming compact between the state of Kansas and the Wyandotte Nation. The compact allows for certain types of gambling to take place on tribal lands.
Prohibiting the use of a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle in school or construction zones and providing penalties for violations thereof.
This bill would make it illegal to use a mobile phone while driving in school or construction zones. It also outlines penalties for breaking this rule.
Establishing the born to invest act and requiring the office of vital statistics to provide data to the office of the state treasurer for the distribution of informational materials regarding certain government-administered savings accounts.
This bill creates a program called 'Born to Invest' that aims to help Kansans save money. The Office of Vital Statistics will provide data to the State Treasurer's office to distribute information about government-administered savings accounts.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.
This bill proposes exempting property taxes for residential homes owned by people aged 60 or older who make their home there.
Providing a sales tax exemption for charitable organizations and requiring a fee for registration.
This bill proposes exempting charitable organizations from paying sales tax and requiring them to pay a registration fee.
Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district.
This bill proposes reducing the rate of property tax imposed by a school district. This means that homeowners and businesses would pay less in taxes to support local schools.
Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district.
This bill aims to reduce the rate of property taxes imposed by school districts. It would decrease the amount of money collected from property owners.
Repealing or discontinuing certain income tax credit incentives, extending the income tax credit for angel investors and aviation-related employment and providing expanded options in the high performance tax credit program for tax credit transfers.
This bill would end some income tax credits, keep others, and make changes to a program that helps businesses grow. It also aims to help rural businesses by changing wage requirements.
Extending the tax credit for certain contributions to community colleges and technical colleges for capital improvements, deferred maintenance or the purchase of technology or equipment.
This bill extends a tax credit for people who donate money to community colleges and technical colleges in Kansas. The donations can be used for building improvements, fixing old buildings, or buying new technology.
Allowing certain exceptions to the confidentiality of records and information given to the crime victims compensation board.
This bill proposes exceptions to confidentiality rules for records given to the Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board. This means certain information might be shared publicly or with specific groups.
Permitting federal pesticide warning or labeling requirements to satisfy any state pesticide warning or labeling requirements.
This bill allows federal pesticide warning or labeling requirements to meet state pesticide warning or labeling requirements. This means that if a product meets federal standards, it would also meet state standards.
Modifying an exception to the Kansas open records act that authorizes certain individuals to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership by providing that certain individuals who were employed for five or more years, certain elected officials and persons who reside at an address that is subject to restriction from public access may request to have such information restricted and removing an exception related to information or reports obtained and prepared by the office of the state bank commissioner.
This bill modifies an exception in Kansas's open records act. It allows certain individuals to request that their home addresses or ownership information be restricted from public access on government websites.
Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals and discontinuing the sales tax exemption for purchases made by certain qualifying military veterans.
This bill provides property tax relief for eligible veterans. It offers an income tax credit or refund to help offset the cost of property taxes.
Ratifying and providing for the continuation of the state of disaster emergency declaration issued on February 24, 2026, for certain counties.
This bill ratifies a state of disaster emergency declaration issued on February 24, 2026, for certain counties. It allows the continuation of emergency measures.
Substitute for Substitute for HB 2132 by Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care - Determining when a law enforcement officer may or shall take a child into custody.
This bill determines when a law enforcement officer can or must take a child into custody. It sets guidelines for officers to follow.
Imposing a 3% excise tax on all sports wagers, distributing the proceeds of such tax to the state school district finance fund and decreasing the statewide property tax levy for school districts by 1.5 mills.
This bill proposes a new tax on sports betting. The money collected would go towards funding Kansas schools and reducing property taxes for school districts.
Requiring the director of property valuation to conduct a review or audit of the appraisal and apportionment of the valuation of the property of any public utility whose total appraised value of property of such public utility in this state decreased more than 5%.
This bill requires the director of property valuation to review or audit public utilities whose property value in Kansas decreased by more than 5%. This ensures accurate valuations and fair treatment.
Substitute for HB 2427 by Committee on Appropriations - Establishing the positions of the senate fiscal integrity auditor appointed by the president of the senate and the house of representatives fiscal integrity auditor appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, providing for the duties of such fiscal integrity auditors including access to the state fiscal technology systems and software and reports and recommendations to certain legislative committees.
This bill establishes two new positions: a Senate Fiscal Integrity Auditor and a House of Representatives Fiscal Integrity Auditor. They will have access to state fiscal technology systems and software, and provide reports and recommendations to certain legislative committees.