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Requiring each local board of education of a school district to appoint a nonvoting student representative to such board of education.
This bill requires each local school board to appoint a student representative who cannot vote on decisions. The representative will serve as an advisory member.
Establishing the EV energy equity road repair tax act and providing for a road repair tax on electricity distributed from a public charging station for electric vehicles.
This bill proposes a new tax on electricity used by electric vehicles at public charging stations. The revenue generated would go towards road repairs.
Prohibiting the commencement of each school term prior to Labor Day.
This bill proposes starting each school term after Labor Day. This means schools would begin classes on or after September 7th.
Increasing the amount of fees retained by the county treasurer, the division of vehicles or a contractor for processing motor vehicle license applications and certificate of titles.
This bill increases the amount of fees that county treasurers and state agencies can keep when processing motor vehicle license applications and title certificates. The extra money would go to these government offices.
Requiring that each attendance center needs assessment be conducted by the local board of education and include input from board members, teachers, school site councils and school administrators and that board members receive certain state assessment data and identify allocations of money in the school district budget and budget summary.
This bill requires local school boards to conduct needs assessments for each attendance center, gathering input from teachers, administrators, and others. The board members will also receive state assessment data and review budget allocations.
Requiring school districts to demonstrate improvement in academic performance and be in compliance with all federal and state statutes and rules and regulations to achieve or maintain accreditation.
This bill requires Kansas school districts to show improvement in student performance and follow all federal and state rules to keep their accreditation.
Providing a sales tax exemption for certain purchases by bowling centers.
This bill proposes exempting certain purchases by bowling centers from Kansas sales tax.
Proposing to amend the Kansas Constitution to repeal section 12 of article 15, regarding membership and nonmembership in labor organizations.
This bill proposes to repeal a section of the Kansas Constitution that deals with membership and non-membership in labor organizations. If passed, it would change the state's laws regarding workers' rights.
Increasing the Kansas minimum wage of employees.
This bill aims to increase the minimum wage for Kansas employees. It would raise the current minimum wage to a higher amount.
Establishing the Kansas paid sick time act, setting accrual, usage and employer obligations regarding earned paid sick time and making it unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees exercising rights under the act.
This bill would require employers in Kansas to provide paid sick time to employees. Employees would earn a certain amount of paid sick time per year and could use it for their own illnesses or to care for family members.
Establishing a child income tax credit.
This bill proposes a tax credit for parents or guardians who have children. The credit would be applied to their income taxes.
Designating Kansas as a purple heart state, requiring the governor to proclaim August 7 of each year as purple heart day and urging veterans organizations to plan special activities in observance thereof.
This bill would designate Kansas as a Purple Heart state and require the governor to proclaim August 7th each year as Purple Heart Day. It also encourages veterans organizations to plan special activities on this day.
Permitting homeless veterans to use alternative forms of proof of identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards and eliminating fees for homeless veterans to obtain birth certificates for purposes of nondriver identification card applications.
This bill helps homeless veterans in Kansas by allowing them to use alternative documents for identification and residency when applying for state ID cards. It also waives fees for birth certificates needed for these applications.
Substitute for HB 2012 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Establishing the ethanol grant program fund and transferring an amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 from the state general fund to the ethanol grant program fund each July 1 beginning in 2026.
This bill establishes a fund for ethanol grants. Each year starting in 2026, up to $5 million will be transferred from the state's general fund to this new fund.
Modifying member appointments to the wildlife and parks commission, authorizing the commission to direct the secretary to develop or report on rules and regulations and allowing members to submit potential rules and regulations to the commission.
This bill changes how members are appointed to the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. The commission can now ask the Secretary of State to create or review rules and regulations, and commission members can suggest new rules.
Urging the attorney general to join efforts to hold Elon Musk accountable for unlawful executive action.
This bill asks the Kansas Attorney General to join efforts to hold Elon Musk accountable for any unlawful actions he may have taken. It does not specify what kind of actions or why they were considered unlawful.
Authorizing technical colleges and community colleges to affiliate with universities.
This bill allows technical colleges and community colleges in Kansas to partner with universities. This partnership would enable students to take courses or earn degrees from both institutions.
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 limit on how long someone can serve in Congress.
Providing funding for the state historical society to issue a scope statement, plan the work to be accomplished and issue a request for proposals for a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte county, Kansas, and implement such master plan.
This bill provides funding for the state historical society to create a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte County. The plan will guide future work and development at the site.
Extending the number of years of availability of the income tax credit for contributions to friends of cedar crest association and the Eisenhower foundation.
This bill extends the time period during which Kansans can claim an income tax credit for donations made to two specific organizations: Friends of Cedar Crest Association and the Eisenhower Foundation.
Prohibiting nonresidents from hunting migratory waterfowl during certain times and places and increasing fees for migratory waterfowl habitat stamps.
This bill would prevent non-residents from hunting migratory waterfowl during certain times and places. It also increases fees for a special stamp that supports habitat conservation.
Discontinuing the imposition of sales tax on certain cable services.
This bill proposes to stop collecting sales tax on certain cable services. This would mean that Kansans who subscribe to these services wouldn't have to pay state sales tax on their monthly bills.
Requiring prosecutors to disclose their intent to introduce testimony from a jailhouse witness and to forward related information to the Kansas bureau of investigation.
This bill requires prosecutors to tell defense lawyers if they plan to use testimony from someone who was a jailhouse informant. It also asks them to share information about this witness with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Proposing to amend article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section establishing the freedom from taxes fund, establishing the Kansas citizens freedom review board, authorizing the board to review tax exemptions and approve or eliminate such exemptions and eliminating the state-imposed property taxes and income and privilege taxes.
This bill proposes to create a new fund called the Freedom from Taxes Fund and establish a review board to examine tax exemptions. It would also eliminate state-imposed property taxes, income taxes, and privilege taxes.
Providing for the preceptor income tax incentive act, establishing an income tax credit for nursing home administrators, registered nurses and registered dietitians that serve as a community-based faculty preceptor in adult care homes and medical care facilities by providing personalized instruction, training and supervision for students.
This bill proposes an income tax credit for certain healthcare professionals who mentor students in adult care homes and medical facilities. They would receive a tax break for providing personalized instruction and supervision to students.