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Providing for the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants.
This bill proposes licensing anesthesiologist assistants in Kansas. These assistants work under the supervision of licensed physicians to provide anesthesia care.
Enacting the defend the guard act to prescribe when the Kansas national guard may be released from the state for active duty combat.
This bill aims to clarify when Kansas National Guard members can be deployed for active duty combat. It's called the 'Defend the Guard Act'.
Prohibiting abortion procedures and creating the crimes of unlawful performance of an abortion and unlawful destruction of a fertilized embryo.
This bill aims to prohibit abortion procedures in Kansas. It also creates two new crimes: performing an unlawful abortion and destroying a fertilized embryo.
Prohibiting abortion procedures except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and providing a private cause of action for civil enforcement of such prohibition.
This bill would ban most abortions in Kansas, allowing them only if necessary to save a woman's life. It also allows individuals to sue healthcare providers who perform illegal abortions.
Exempting the state of Kansas from daylight saving time but providing for moving to permanent daylight saving time upon an act of Congress requiring such move.
This bill would exempt Kansas from observing daylight saving time (DST) if a federal law requires it. If Congress doesn't require DST, Kansas would remain on standard time.
Exempting correctional authorities and certain business entities contracting with correctional authorities from certain rules and regulations governing the possession, transportation and use of explosive materials.
This bill would allow correctional authorities and certain businesses that work with them to use explosive materials without following some rules. This could make it easier for these entities to handle explosives.
Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association and exercise of religion to certain individuals based on materials, programs and procedures developed by the state board of regents, in consultation with the attorney general, requiring the state board of regents to confirm that each such institution has complied with training requirements and authorizing the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance.
This bill requires postsecondary educational institutions in Kansas to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association, and exercise of religion to certain individuals. The training will be based on materials developed by the state board of regents and the attorney general.
Modifying the definition of household income for the homestead property tax refund act, providing for one homestead property tax refund claim form and providing an eligibility exception for claimants who are required to live away from the homestead by reason of health or other hardship, increasing the homestead appraised value thresholds for certain homestead refund claim provisions, extending the period of time to file homestead claims and providing for an increase in the maximum refund allowed, providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the SAFESR tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds the applicable threshold after qualifying in a previous tax year and modifying the household income threshold, providing a cost-of-living adjustment for purposes of the SAFESR tax credit and prohibiting tax sales of residential property for certain qualifying individuals for taxes owed on residential property.
This bill changes how household income is defined for a property tax refund program. It also allows some people who have to leave their homes due to health or hardship to still get the refund.
Changing the age for determining when a slot machine is an antique for purposes of exempting such devices from criminal gambling statutes.
This bill changes the age of a slot machine that can be considered antique and exempt from criminal gambling laws. This means older slot machines will no longer be considered illegal to own or use.
Congratulating Stryten Energy on the 50th anniversary of its battery manufacturing facility in Salina.
This bill congratulates Stryten Energy on the 50th anniversary of its battery manufacturing facility in Salina.
Requiring all persons appearing before any committee of the Kansas legislature to take an oath prior to giving testimony.
This bill requires anyone testifying before a Kansas legislative committee to take an oath beforehand. The oath would likely be similar to those used in court proceedings.
Providing for the rounding of final transaction amount for sales tax purposes if payment is made with cash.
This bill proposes rounding final transaction amounts for sales tax purposes when payment is made with cash. This means that if you pay with cash, the total amount due would be rounded to the nearest dollar or five-cent increment.
Providing for a decreased gallonage tax on beer and cereal malt beverages that are produced and packaged within the United States.
This bill proposes reducing taxes on beer and cereal malt beverages made and packaged within the United States. The goal is to encourage domestic production.
Establishing standards of conduct for agents of the United States immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) prohibiting facial covering of agents, requiring vehicles be clearly marked, requiring judicial search warrants, prohibiting raids in places of worships, schools, daycare centers, hospitals and courts, requiring minimum training.
This bill sets standards for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Kansas. It prohibits them from wearing facial coverings, requires their vehicles to be clearly marked, and limits where they can conduct raids.
Enacting the adult use cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale of cannabis in this state.
This bill aims to regulate the production, manufacturing, possession, and sale of cannabis for adults in Kansas. It would establish rules for growing, processing, and selling cannabis products.
Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.
This bill aims to allow medical cannabis use in Kansas. It would regulate cultivation, processing, distribution, sale, and use of medical cannabis products.
Permitting highway construction and maintenance vehicles in road construction zones to display flashing amber, white or green lights at all times or flashing white and blue lights on stationary trailers under certain conditions and prohibiting the use of a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school zone or a road construction zone.
This bill allows highway construction and maintenance vehicles in road construction zones to display flashing lights at certain times. This includes amber, white, or green lights at all times, or white and blue lights under specific conditions.
Creating the no-impact home-based business fairness act, supporting the development and growth of such businesses by limiting the regulatory power of municipalities.
This bill aims to help home-based businesses by limiting what local governments can regulate. It's meant to support these small operations and let them grow.
Requiring that certain health insurance plans impose a no-cost sharing requirement for a diagnostic or supplemental breast cancer examination for breast cancer imposed on an insured.
This bill requires certain health insurance plans to cover breast cancer diagnostic and supplemental examinations without charging patients any out-of-pocket costs.
Enacting the safeguarding American veteran empowerment (SAVE) act to limit compensation for assisting in veterans benefits matters.
This bill aims to limit compensation for people who help veterans navigate benefits. It's part of a broader effort to support Kansas veterans.
Including homestead renters as eligible to participate in certain homestead property tax refund claims.
This bill aims to allow homestead renters to participate in certain property tax refund claims. This means that people who rent homes and meet certain requirements can get a refund on their property taxes.
Providing a sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products and diapers.
This bill proposes exempting feminine hygiene products and diapers from Kansas sales tax. This means people would pay less when buying these essential items.
Congratulating and commending the Kansas Health Science University Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine for its inaugural commencement.
This bill congratulates and commends the Kansas Health Science University's Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on its first graduation ceremony.
Recognizing the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for their outstanding service to the citizens of our state, our nation, and the international community and for their promotion of sisterhood, scholarship and service.
This bill recognizes the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their outstanding service and contributions to Kansas, the nation, and the international community.
Commending Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and acknowledging the patriotic commitment of all Kansas employers who support their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.
This bill commends Kansas employers who support employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. It acknowledges their patriotic commitment.