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Proposing to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section relating to the public right to possess and use cannabis for medical purposes.
This bill proposes adding a new section to Kansas' constitution allowing people to possess and use cannabis for medical purposes.
Proposing to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section relating to the right for adults to possess and use cannabis.
This bill proposes adding a new section to Kansas' constitution allowing adults to possess and use cannabis.
A RESOLUTION condemning the violent, aggressive, and hostile presence of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
This bill condemns the actions of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling them violent, aggressive, and hostile. It does not propose any specific policies or changes.
Requiring examination and licensure of home inspectors in the same manner as general contractors and providing that home inspectors obtain liability insurance coverage as required for general contractors.
This bill requires home inspectors in Kansas to pass an exam and get licensed like general contractors. It also makes them buy liability insurance just like contractors do.
Establishing within the legislative branch the office of the director for Kansas advisory commissions, the advisory commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander affairs and the Kansas Native American affairs commission and transferring the Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission and the advisory commission on African-American affairs to the legislative branch.
This bill creates a new office for Kansas advisory commissions within the legislative branch. It also moves two existing commissions, one focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander affairs and another on Native American affairs, to this new office.
Modifying the definition of abuse in the protection from abuse act to include certain acts or threats related to pets and specifying that courts may include orders relating to pets in protection from abuse act orders.
This bill changes the definition of abuse in Kansas law to include threats or harm towards pets. It also allows courts to include orders about pets in protection from abuse act orders.
Prohibiting certain federal law enforcement officers from entering hospitals, schools and places of worship under certain circumstances and prohibiting law enforcement officers from wearing a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity in the performance of their duties with certain exceptions.
This bill prohibits certain federal law enforcement officers from entering hospitals, schools, and places of worship under specific circumstances. It also bans law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings that conceal their identity while performing duties, except in certain situations.
Providing that amendments related to credit for time spent incarcerated are applicable to any sentence computed on or after October 20, 2023.
This bill says that changes to how time served in prison counts towards a sentence will apply to anyone serving a sentence starting from October 20, 2023. This means that people who start their sentences after this date will get credit for time spent incarcerated differently than those who started earlier.
Permitting nonuniform zoning regulations within a zoning district.
This bill allows zoning regulations within a specific area to be different from one another. For example, it could permit a mix of residential and commercial uses.
Providing for official legal publications on a county website for counties with a population of 100,000 or more.
This bill requires counties with a population of 100,000 or more to publish official legal notices on their website.
Modifying the crime of unlawful acts involving theft detection shielding devices to include possessing, with the intent to commit theft, a computer program, application, software or other device adapted, designed or commonly used to operate a lock or locks on or start a motor vehicle without an ignition key or key fob, or to copy, store information relating to, or interfere with those functions and providing for exceptions.
This bill updates a crime law to include possessing devices that can hack into or disable car locks and ignitions. This means it's illegal to have these tools with the intention of stealing a vehicle.
Enacting the opioid patients right to know act to require the disclosure of the risks associated with prescribed opioid use.
This bill requires doctors to inform patients about the risks associated with prescribed opioid use. Patients would have the right to know the potential dangers before starting or continuing treatment.
Prohibiting certain applications of swine waste, establishing setback rules and requiring applicators to prevent nuisance conditions.
This bill aims to regulate swine waste applications in Kansas. It sets rules for where and how this waste can be used, and requires applicators to prevent nuisance conditions.
Requiring cause for evictions from residential property, modifying the petition and notice requirements for eviction cases and removing the requirement to post bond before the court may grant a continuance.
This bill requires a reason for evicting someone from their home. It also changes how eviction notices are given and removes the need to post bond before asking for a delay.
Authorizing interior inspections of residential property without the consent of the occupant pursuant to an administrative warrant or when there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety and allowing the city to abate certain interior code violations or delegate such authority to the county.
This bill allows city officials or their delegated county counterparts to inspect residential properties without the occupant's consent if there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety. In some cases, this could also involve obtaining an administrative warrant.
Enacting the Kansas tri-share child care act for the sharing of child care costs among employers, employees and the state, establishing the Kansas tri-share child care matching program to be administered by the director of the Kansas office of early childhood and creating the Kansas tri-share child care matching program fund.
This bill proposes a shared cost program for child care expenses among employers, employees, and the state. It aims to make child care more affordable for working families.
Prohibiting certain agents of the United States immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) from being employed as a law enforcement officer in Kansas.
This bill prohibits certain agents of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from being hired as law enforcement officers in Kansas.
Enacting the public official accountability act to provide personal liability for actions by public officials that violate constitutional rights or exceed such official's lawful duties.
This bill proposes making public officials personally liable for actions that violate constitutional rights or go beyond their official duties. This means they could be held responsible and potentially lose personal assets if they break the law or overstep their authority.
Providing price limits and other requirements for health benefits covering prescription insulin drugs and establishing the insulin affordability program for the uninsured.
This bill aims to set price limits and requirements for health insurance plans that cover prescription insulin drugs. It also establishes a program to help uninsured Kansans afford their insulin costs.
Allowing healthcare providers to charge fees to furnish a patient's healthcare records and providing for the disclosure of a deceased patient's healthcare records to certain individuals.
This bill allows healthcare providers to charge patients for copies of their medical records. It also lets certain individuals access deceased patients' records.
Enacting the Kansas organic waste land application accountability act and authorizing the department of health and environment to regulate the land application of biosolids and organic waste materials, except when applied by a bona fide farmer conducting normal farming operations on land owned or leased by such farmer.
This bill aims to regulate the use of organic waste materials and biosolids on land. It would allow the Department of Health and Environment to oversee this process.
Renaming the tax credit for low income students scholarship program the Kansas K-12 students scholarship program, expanding eligibility under the program, increasing the aggregate tax credit limit and moving the program's administration to the state treasurer.
This bill changes the name of a program that gives tax credits for scholarships to low-income students. It also makes more students eligible and lets the state treasurer run the program.
Mandating health insurance plans to provide coverage and payment for hearing aids for children under the age of 18.
This bill requires health insurance plans to cover and pay for hearing aids for children under 18. This means families will have more affordable access to essential medical devices.
Authorizing counties to adopt resolutions to regulate activities on or within navigable rivers and adding navigable rivers to the crime of criminal trespass.
This bill allows counties to regulate activities on or within Kansas' navigable rivers. It also makes it a crime for people to trespass on these rivers.
Requiring the university of Kansas school of medicine to use a letter grading system or other tiered grading system to assess student performance.
This bill requires the University of Kansas School of Medicine to use a letter grading system or another tiered system to evaluate student performance.