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Providing for local government control over wages, compensation and benefits for construction projects.
This bill would give local governments more control over wages, compensation, and benefits for construction projects. It aims to allow local governments to set their own rules for these issues.
Enacting the Kansas retirement investment and savings plan (KRISP) act and establishing terms, conditions, requirements, membership elections, accounts, benefits, contributions and distributions related to such plan.
This bill creates a new retirement investment and savings plan for certain Kansans. The plan would allow eligible individuals to contribute a portion of their income towards retirement.
Requiring school districts to include a fetal development presentation as part of the curriculum for any course that addresses human growth, human development or human sexuality.
This bill requires Kansas school districts to include a presentation on fetal development as part of their curriculum for courses that cover human growth, development, or sexuality.
Requiring specific intent as an element of the crime of false representation of an election official.
This bill requires that someone intentionally try to deceive an election official for it to be considered a crime. This means they need to know their actions are wrong and still do them anyway.
Prohibiting the use of genetic sequencers or operational software used for genetic analysis that is produced in a foreign adversary.
This bill aims to prohibit the use of genetic sequencers or software used for genetic analysis that was produced by a foreign adversary. This means that any organization or individual in Kansas using these tools would have to find alternative sources.
Facilitating nursing workforce development by setting education levels for instructors at nursing schools as a requirement for state approval.
This bill sets education requirements for nursing instructors at Kansas schools to ensure they have the necessary qualifications to teach students.
Requiring the Kansas bureau of investigation to establish a Kansas voluntary do-not-sell firearms list to prevent the purchase of firearms by any person who voluntarily registers to be placed on the list.
This bill would allow people to voluntarily sign up for a list that prevents them from buying firearms. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation would maintain this list.
Establishing the Kansas-Ireland trade commission to advance, promote and encourage business and other mutually beneficial activities between Kansas and Ireland and creating the Kansas-Ireland trade commission fund.
This bill creates a commission to promote trade between Kansas and Ireland. The commission will work to encourage business and other mutually beneficial activities between the two places.
Removing the criminal penalties for possession of a personal-use quantity of marijuana and creating a civil penalty for possession of a personal-use quantity of marijuana.
This bill would change the law on possessing small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Instead of being a crime, it would be treated as a minor civil offense.
Relating to the definitions of lobbyist, lobbying and lobbying client for purposes of the state governmental ethics law.
This bill aims to clarify definitions related to lobbying and lobbyists under Kansas' state governmental ethics law.
Providing that prior convictions of a crime that is determined unconstitutional by an appellate court shall not be used for criminal history scoring purposes unless the basis of the determination of unconstitutionality by the appellate court is later overruled or reversed.
This bill says that if a crime is ruled unconstitutional by an appeals court, it shouldn't count against someone's criminal history score unless the reason it was deemed unconstitutional is later changed.
Requiring certain prior convictions to be considered in determining bond when a person is arrested for certain sex offenses.
This bill requires prior convictions for certain sex offenses to be considered when setting bail for someone arrested for similar crimes. This means that judges would need to take into account a person's past history of committing sex offenses when deciding how much money they should pay to get out of jail.
Prohibiting certain sex offenders from entering onto school property or attending school activities and creating criminal penalties for violation thereof.
This bill would prevent certain sex offenders from entering school property or attending school activities. It also sets criminal penalties for violators.
Providing for the treatment of the reimbursement for certain expenses incurred by state officers and employees for travel in attending conferences or events provided by nonprofit organizations and for discounted or free access to entertainment, sporting events or other activities.
This bill allows state officers and employees to get reimbursed for expenses related to attending conferences or events organized by non-profit groups. It also covers discounted or free access to entertainment, sporting events, or other activities.
Amending the Kansas act against discrimination to include sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and status as a veteran.
This bill aims to add protections against discrimination for people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. This means that individuals who face discrimination because of these factors would have more legal recourse.
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 outline how to improve and preserve the site.
Requiring the approval by a majority of electors voting at an election in order for the governing body of any taxing entity to increase its total amount of property tax to be levied by more than the annual rate of inflation.
This bill requires a majority of voters to approve any increase in property taxes by more than the annual rate of inflation. This means that local governments would need voter approval for significant tax hikes.
Enacting the adult use cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale of cannabis in this state.
This bill would regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession, and sale of cannabis for adults in Kansas.
Creating the abolish abortion Kansas act to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution for violation of Alexa's law and to remove certain exceptions to the cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn child when such death is caused by an abortion.
This bill aims to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution and remove certain exceptions for wrongful death claims when an abortion causes a child's death.
Imposing property tax on rental and leased vehicles and discontinuing the excise tax on the rental and lease of such vehicles.
This bill would impose a property tax on vehicles rented or leased in Kansas. It would also stop collecting an excise tax on these rentals.
Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.
This bill would allow medical cannabis to be grown, processed, sold, and used in Kansas. It aims to make medical cannabis available for people who need it.
Authorizing technical and community colleges to affiliate with universities.
This bill allows technical and community colleges in Kansas to form partnerships with universities. These partnerships could lead to new educational opportunities for students.
Prohibiting the transfer of hemp-derived cannabinoid products to any person under the age of 21, establishing packaging and labeling requirements for such products and amending the definition of industrial hemp and hemp products.
This bill aims to regulate hemp-derived products by prohibiting sales to minors under 21, setting labeling and packaging rules, and updating definitions of industrial hemp and related products.
Modifying certain provisions of the optometry law relating to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements.
This bill aims to modify Kansas optometry laws regarding scope of practice, definitions, and credentialing requirements. It does not specify what changes are being proposed.
Establishing the mental health intervention team program in the Kansas department for aging and disability services in state statute and providing incentives for coordination between school districts, qualified schools and mental health intervention team providers.
This bill establishes a mental health intervention team program within the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. It also provides incentives for coordination between school districts, qualified schools, and mental health providers.