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Requiring the secretary for children and families to notify the parent of a child who is the subject of an investigation of abuse or neglect of such parent's rights during such investigation and to complete a written report upon closing such an investigation, providing for an agreement between the parent of a child and the secretary if such child is removed from the home during an investigation of abuse or neglect and a parent to withhold certain information except when otherwise ordered by a court.
This bill requires the Kansas Secretary for Children and Families to notify parents when an investigation into child abuse or neglect is underway. It also mandates a written report after the investigation closes.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend section 4 of the Kansas bill of rights to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right that includes the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that any restrictions on such right are subject to the strict scrutiny standard.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right in Kansas. It would include the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, and components.
Changing the membership of the judicial council to have one resident lawyer from each judicial district instead of four resident lawyers.
This bill changes who serves on the judicial council. Instead of four lawyers from around Kansas, it would have one lawyer from each of the state's judicial districts.
Imposing certain health insurance coverage requirements for screening and diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.
This bill requires health insurance companies to cover certain breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests. It aims to make it easier for Kansans to get the medical care they need.
Increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy.
This bill increases the amount of property tax exemption for residential properties from the statewide school levy.
Enacting the prescription drug cost and affordability review act to establish the prescription drug pricing board and prescription drug affordability stakeholder council to review the cost of prescription medications and establish upper payment limits for certain prescription drugs.
This bill aims to control prescription drug costs by creating a board and council to review medication prices. It also sets limits on how much insurance companies can pay for certain drugs.
Prohibiting the use of any prone restraint on a juvenile who is in custody at a juvenile detention facility or juvenile correctional facility or being assessed as part of the juvenile intake and assessment system.
This bill prohibits using a prone restraint on juveniles who are detained or being assessed at juvenile facilities.
Requiring the Kansas children's cabinet and the department of health and environment to implement a pilot program to offer health services, telehealth consultations and medication reimbursements to child care providers, while prohibiting stricter local regulations, allowing local registration of providers, increasing state funding for the child and adult care food program and providing free training and education materials to providers.
This bill proposes a pilot program for child care providers in Kansas. The program would offer health services, telehealth consultations, and medication reimbursements to help providers take better care of children.
Requiring any person convicted of distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm or death or register under the Kansas offender registration act for 15 years.
This bill requires people convicted of distributing drugs that cause great bodily harm or death to register as offenders for 15 years. This means they'll have to provide information about themselves and their criminal history.
Increasing the criminal penalty for certain violations of breach of privacy when the victim is a child.
This bill increases the criminal penalty for certain privacy violations when a child is involved. The goal is to make these crimes more serious and punishable.
Authorizing a notice to appear to be issued for an unavailable witness or a material witness.
This bill allows a notice to appear to be issued for someone who can't attend court or is important to a case.
Transferring teachers from the KPERS 3 cash balance plan to the KPERS 2 plan and defining teachers for purposes of KPERS.
This bill would move some teachers from one Kansas retirement plan (KPERS 3 cash balance) to another (KPERS 2). This change would affect their future retirement benefits.
Providing for a homestead property tax exemption for certain veterans and former law enforcement officers with service-connected disabilities.
This bill proposes a homestead property tax exemption for certain veterans and former law enforcement officers who have service-connected disabilities. This means they would pay less property taxes on their primary residence.
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 violations of such prohibition.
This bill would prohibit most abortions in Kansas, allowing them only when necessary to save a woman's life. It also allows individuals to sue if they think someone is violating this rule.
Permitting the division of vehicles to contract with an entity to establish and issue a digital proof of drivers' license and digital proof of identification card, regulating the use thereof and providing a fee for such digital proofs of identification.
This bill allows the Kansas Department of Vehicles to contract with a company to create digital versions of driver's licenses and ID cards. These digital proofs would be available for purchase by Kansans.
Establishing the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the state.
This bill creates a task force to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in Kansas. The task force will gather information and make recommendations to help prevent and treat FASD.
Designating every September 9 as Kansas fetal alcohol spectrum disorders day.
This bill proposes making September 9th a special day in Kansas dedicated to raising awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Prohibiting certain conduct and improper collection of veterans benefits fees.
This bill aims to prevent certain behaviors and improper practices related to collecting fees for veterans' benefits. It's meant to protect Kansas veterans from unfair treatment.
Allowing an itemized deduction for certain wagering losses for individual income tax purposes.
This bill allows individuals to deduct certain wagering losses from their income taxes. This means that people who lose money gambling can subtract those losses from their taxable income.
Creating the election crime of interference with an election official.
This bill proposes a new crime called 'interference with an election official.' It would make it illegal for someone to intentionally hinder or intimidate an election official from doing their job.
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. This means that voters would need to mail or hand-deliver their completed ballots before the polls close.
Raising the mandatory retirement age for magistrate judges regularly admitted to practice law who serve in counties with a population of 10,000 or fewer people.
This bill would allow magistrate judges who serve in small counties (with a population of 10,000 or fewer) to continue working beyond their current mandatory retirement age.
Establishing the intercity passenger rail service program and making transfers annually to the passenger rail service revolving fund.
This bill establishes a program for intercity passenger rail service and transfers funds annually to support it.
Extending voter franchise in city elections to qualified electors living in areas subject to extraterritorial zoning or subdivision regulations.
This bill would allow people who live in areas controlled by a city's zoning or subdivision rules to vote in that city's elections.
Modifying deadlines for mailing property tax statements to taxpayers and certification of tax levies to the director of property valuation to be earlier than the current deadlines and providing for the county clerk's use of the previous year's budget when a taxing subdivision fails to timely file its budget.
This bill changes when property tax statements are sent to taxpayers and when tax levies are certified. It also allows county clerks to use last year's budget if a taxing subdivision doesn't file its budget on time.