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Adjusting certain internal KPERS act statutory references, extending the time for filing administrative appeals and updating provisions relating to compliance with the federal internal revenue code.
This bill updates Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) laws. It changes some internal references and gives people more time to appeal administrative decisions.
Modifying the requirements and allocations for multi-year flex accounts.
This bill modifies requirements and allocations for multi-year flex accounts. It does not provide further details on what this means or how it will affect Kansans.
Establishing uniform interest rate provisions for service scholarship programs administered by the Kansas board of regents, authorizing the board of regents to recover the costs of collecting such repayment and charge fees for administration costs, requiring eligible students to enter into agreements with the board of regents as a condition to receiving a grant under the adult learner grant act and sunsetting the low-income family postsecondary savings accounts incentive program in 2028 and reducing the number of audits required for such program.
This bill sets interest rates for service scholarships administered by the Kansas Board of Regents and allows them to charge fees for administrative costs. It also requires students to agree to repayment terms to receive grants under the Adult Learner Grant Act.
Declaring antisemitism and antisemitic acts to be against public policy and establishing a statutory definition of such terms.
This bill declares antisemitism and antisemitic acts against public policy in Kansas. It also establishes a definition of these terms.
Providing for the establishment of a web-based online insurance verification system for the verification of evidence of motor vehicle liability insurance, eliminating the requirement that the commissioner of insurance submit certain reports to the governor and requiring certain reports be available on the insurance department's website, removing certain entities from the definition of person for the purpose of enforcing insurance law, requiring that third party administrators maintain separate fiduciary accounts for individual payors and prohibiting the commingling of funds held on behalf of multiple payors, requiring the disclosure to the commissioner of insurance of any bankruptcy petition filed by or on behalf of such administrator pursuant to the United State bankruptcy code, requiring title agents to make their reports available for inspection upon request of the commissioner of insurance instead of submitting such reports annually, standardizing the amount of surety bonds filed with the commissioner of insurance at $100,000 and eliminating the small business exemption in certain counties.
This bill establishes an online system for verifying motor vehicle liability insurance and makes changes to reporting requirements for insurance companies. It also updates rules for third-party administrators and title agents.
Increasing the cap on the amount of moneys disbursed by the division of conservation to conservation districts and providing an increased matching basis for state moneys disbursed to conservation districts based on amounts allocated by the board of county commissioners for such districts.
This bill increases the amount of money that can be given to conservation districts by the state. It also makes it easier for these districts to get matching funds from the state if they receive more funding from local county commissions.
Discontinuing the state property tax levies for the Kansas educational building fund and the state institutions building fund and providing for financing therefor from the state general fund.
This bill ends state property taxes for two funds: Kansas educational building fund and state institutions building fund. Instead, it will use money from the state general fund to finance these projects.
Amending the Kansas parimutuel racing act regarding qualifications for an organization license, the definition of horsemen's associations and horsemen's nonprofit organizations and the distribution of certain tax revenues.
This bill updates rules for organizations that participate in horse racing in Kansas. It changes who can get a license and how tax money is distributed.
Providing for continuous state budgets until amended, lapsed or eliminated by the legislature, temporary reallocations and establishing conditions and limitations.
This bill would allow the state budget to remain in effect until it's changed, expired, or eliminated by the legislature. It also allows for temporary changes and sets rules for these adjustments.
Eliminating requirements for filings, registrations and licenses related to labor organizations, educational facility agreements, annual tax reports, river bank easements and bonded warehousemen with the secretary of state.
This bill eliminates certain requirements for filings, registrations, and licenses with the Kansas Secretary of State. It affects labor organizations, educational facilities, taxpayers, riverbank easements, and bonded warehousemen.
Prohibiting the use of ranked-choice voting methods for conducting elections.
This bill prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting methods for conducting elections in Kansas. It means that voters will no longer have the option to rank candidates in order of preference.
Prohibiting the use of funds provided by the United States government for the conduct of elections and election-related activities unless approved by the legislature.
This bill requires the Kansas Legislature's approval before using federal funds for elections and election-related activities.
Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025.
This bill denounces a planned satanic worship ritual scheduled for March 28, 2025. It does not propose any specific actions or regulations.
Commemorating Dr. David J. Spittal's retirement as President of MidAmerica Nazarene University.
This bill commemorates Dr. David J. Spittal's retirement as President of MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025.
This bill denounces a planned satanic worship ritual scheduled for March 28, 2025. It does not propose any laws or regulations.
Requiring the return of advance voting ballots by 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election.
This bill requires voters who cast advance ballots to return them by 7:00 p.m. on election day.
Updating the definition of athletic trainer and providing an exemption for those licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory or foreign country to practice in Kansas.
This bill updates the definition of an athletic trainer and allows those licensed in another state or country to practice in Kansas without needing a new license.
Providing that Kansas highway patrols officers majors are to be within the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and a superintendent, assistant superintendent or major shall be returned to a rank with permanent status not lower than the rank held when the officer was appointed to such respective position.
This bill changes how Kansas highway patrol officers are classified. It moves officer majors into a special category and ensures that superintendents, assistant superintendents, and majors keep their original rank.
Requiring the state long-term care ombudsman and regional ombudsman to receive training in memory care.
This bill requires the state long-term care ombudsman and regional ombudsmen to receive training on memory care. This training will help them better understand the needs of Kansans living with dementia or other memory-related conditions.
Requiring drivers to proceed with due caution when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights.
This bill requires drivers to slow down and be cautious when passing a stationary vehicle that's displaying hazard warning lights. This means giving those vehicles extra space and attention on the road.
Increasing the statutory limits on bonds issued by a township based on township population and purpose of the bond issuance.
This bill increases the limits on bonds issued by townships based on population and purpose. This means townships can borrow more money for specific projects or expenses.
Validating the election results for the bond issuance question submitted by the board of education of USD 200, Greeley county, at a special election held on May 21, 2024.
This bill validates the election results for a bond issuance question voted on by USD 200's school board in Greeley County. The special election was held on May 21, 2024.
Supporting Irish-Kansas trade partnership.
This bill supports a trade partnership between Kansas and Ireland. It aims to strengthen economic ties and promote mutual understanding.
Recognizing the 40th year of operation at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station.
This bill recognizes the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station's 40th year of operation. It does not propose any changes or actions.
Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the capitol.
This bill recognizes March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Kansas state capitol. It aims to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote advocacy efforts.