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Requiring legislative approval prior to any state agency seeking or implementing a public assistance program waiver or other authorization from the federal government that expands eligibility for any public assistance program or increases cost to the state or making certain changes in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities..
This bill requires state agencies to get legislative approval before seeking or implementing changes to public assistance programs that expand eligibility or increase costs. This includes changes affecting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Amending the Kansas pet animal act to require the Kansas department of agriculture to maintain records of inspections for not less than five years and removing the requirement that the commissioner only apply federal rules and regulations to United States department of agriculture licensed animal distributors and animal breeders.
This bill updates Kansas laws about pet animals. It requires the state agriculture department to keep records of inspections for at least five years and allows them to use their own rules instead of just following federal guidelines.
Congratulating and commending the award-winning educators in Kansas.
This bill congratulates and commends award-winning educators in Kansas. It's a way for the state legislature to publicly recognize their achievements.
Requiring the state corporation commission to engage a consulting firm to conduct a technical and legal feasibility study on new nuclear energy generation.
This bill requires the State Corporation Commission to hire a consulting firm to study the feasibility of building new nuclear power plants in Kansas.
Requiring that special elections be held on the first Tuesday in March.
This bill proposes that special elections in Kansas be held on the first Tuesday in March. This would set a fixed date for these types of elections.
Creating a procedure for appointment of delegates to a convention of the states under article V of the constitution of the United States and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of such delegates.
This bill creates a process for selecting delegates to attend a convention of states under Article V of the US Constitution. The delegates would have specific duties and responsibilities.
Approving the creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas.
This bill proposes creating a port authority in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The port authority would oversee and develop the county's ports to promote economic growth.
Requiring the head of each state agency to certify the number of full-time positions paid from the state general fund that have been vacant for more than 180 calendar days and lapsing state general fund appropriations for such positions for fiscal year 2026.
This bill requires state agency heads to report vacant positions that have been open for more than six months and allow those appropriations to lapse. This applies to full-time positions funded by the state general fund.
Establishing the education opportunity tax credit to provide an income tax credit for taxpayers with eligible dependent children who are not enrolled in public school.
This bill proposes an income tax credit for Kansas taxpayers who have dependent children not enrolled in public school. The credit would help families cover education expenses.
Enacting the help not harm act, restricting use of state funds to promote gender transitioning, prohibiting healthcare providers from providing gender transition care to children whose gender identity is inconsistent with the child's sex, authorizing a civil cause of action against healthcare providers for providing such treatments, requiring professional discipline against a healthcare provider who performs such treatment, prohibiting professional liability insurance from covering damages for healthcare providers that provide gender transition treatment to children and adding violation of the act to the definition of unprofessional conduct for physicians.
This bill restricts state funds from being used for gender transition services and prohibits healthcare providers from providing these services to children whose gender identity does not match their biological sex. It also allows for civil lawsuits against healthcare providers who provide these services.
Requiring grants awarded pursuant to the Kansas educator registered apprenticeship program for education apprentice tuition and fees to be made twice per year and at the time payments for such tuition and fees are due.
This bill requires grants for education apprenticeship tuition and fees to be paid twice a year, at the same time as regular payments are due.
Providing sales tax exemptions for certain services purchased on behalf of a provider in the provision of communication services and certain purchases by the Kansas fairgrounds foundation and modifying the definition of alcoholic beverages for purposes of the retailers' sales tax.
This bill provides sales tax exemptions for certain services related to communication services and purchases made by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation. It also updates the definition of what constitutes an 'alcoholic beverage' for retailers.
Requiring legislative approval to construct high-impact electric transmission lines.
This bill requires legislative approval before constructing high-impact electric transmission lines. This means that major power line projects would need permission from state lawmakers.
Designating November 14 of each year as Ruby Bridges walk to school day in the state of Kansas.
This bill designates November 14th as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Kansas. It aims to recognize and honor a significant event in American history.
Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.
This bill requires government agencies and utilities to make a good faith offer for property before taking it through eminent domain. If the offer is higher than the appraiser's award, it can be appealed.
Removing noncooperation with child support from disqualifications for child care subsidies.
This bill aims to remove a reason for denying child care subsidies to families. Currently, if a parent doesn't cooperate with child support efforts, they might be disqualified from receiving these subsidies.
Requiring a secured release for release prior to trial when a person is charged with certain offenses and creating a mechanism for unsecured judicial release.
This bill requires a secured release for people charged with certain crimes before their trial. It also creates a process for unsecured judicial releases.
Enacting the municipal employee whistleblower act to provide statutory protections for municipal employees who report or disclose unlawful or dangerous conduct.
This bill aims to protect municipal employees who report or disclose illegal or dangerous conduct. It provides statutory safeguards for these employees.
Adding harboring or concealing a person who has violated terms of probation to the crime of obstructing apprehension or prosecution.
This bill adds a new crime to Kansas law. It makes it illegal for someone to hide or shelter a person who has broken their probation rules. This is considered obstructing justice.
Enacting the attorney training program for rural Kansas act to provide financial assistance to lawyers and law students who practice law in rural areas.
This bill aims to provide financial assistance to lawyers and law students who practice law in rural areas of Kansas.
Authorizing the secretary of health and environment to license nuclear fusion systems, establishing such licensure fee and authorizing the secretary to impose late fees for any expired radiation protection and control license.
This bill allows the Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment to license nuclear fusion systems. It also sets a fee for these licenses and allows the secretary to charge late fees if the radiation protection and control license expires.
Authorizing the state corporation commission to make recommendations regarding energy efficiency standards for buildings.
This bill allows the State Corporation Commission to make recommendations on energy efficiency standards for buildings. This means they'll provide guidance on how to reduce energy waste and use resources more effectively.
Prohibiting mobile home park landlords from limiting a tenant's access to communications and video services.
This bill aims to prevent mobile home park landlords from restricting tenants' access to communication and video services. It would ensure that residents can use their preferred internet and TV providers.
Requiring immediate notification of a report of abuse or neglect to a law enforcement agency and providing for law enforcement agencies to request resources from the secretary for children and families.
This bill requires law enforcement agencies to be immediately notified when a report of child abuse or neglect is made. It also allows these agencies to request resources from the Secretary for Children and Families.
Creating the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) educator position.
This bill creates a new position for a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) educator. The educator will work to educate students and others about drug abuse prevention.