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Requiring the state board of regents to establish curricula and designate courses at postsecondary educational institutions relating to DEI-CRT-related courses and content and requiring the study of American institutions and certain programs at freshman orientations concerning free speech.
This bill requires postsecondary educational institutions in Kansas to offer courses and curricula related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT). It also mandates that freshman orientations include a study of American institutions and certain programs with a focus on free speech.
Imposing unilateral annexation restrictions on cities and expanding the causes of action for landowners to challenge such annexations.
This bill aims to limit cities' ability to annex land without the affected landowners' consent. It also gives landowners more reasons to challenge such annexations.
Amending the Kansas indoor clear air act to prohibit smoking on the gaming floor of a lottery gaming facility or racetrack gaming facility and amending the definition of smoking to include the use of an electronic cigarette and smoking marijuana.
This bill would ban smoking on gaming floors at lottery facilities and racetracks. It also updates the definition of smoking to include e-cigarettes and marijuana use.
Substitute for SB 66 by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics - Requiring annual filing of the statement of substantial interests by elected or appointed city or county officials, providing that officials of governmental subdivisions other than cities or counties file statements of substantial interests if any change in substantial interests occurred and requiring governmental officials with a substantial interest in a real estate development project to verbally disclose such interest prior to participating in any discussion, review or action on a proposed zoning change or permit.
This bill requires elected or appointed city and county officials in Kansas to disclose their financial interests annually. It also requires verbal disclosure of any real estate development project interest before participating in zoning decisions.
Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessed valuation for real property used for residential purposes from 111/2% to 9%.
This bill proposes changing Kansas' constitution to lower the assessed value of residential properties from 11.5% to 9%. This would affect homeowners and property buyers.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to establish the taxable valuation of real property used for residential purposes based on the sales price for the year in which the property transferred ownership if the transfer was sold at fair market value or valued pursuant to law as fair market value in the year in which the transfer occurred for the current owner.
This bill proposes changing how residential property is valued for taxation purposes. It would base the value on the sales price of the property when it was sold to the current owner, if that sale was at fair market value.
Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide that property tax exemptions be approved by the electors of the state.
This bill proposes amending Kansas' constitution to require property tax exemptions to be approved by state voters. Currently, these exemptions are decided by lawmakers.
Urging the Kansas Turnpike Authority to waive tolls for vehicles displaying Kansas special license plates related to injury, loss of life or valor in active military service
This bill asks the Kansas Turnpike Authority to forgive tolls for vehicles displaying special license plates honoring Kansans who were injured or died while serving in the military.
Establishing requirements for the development, construction, modification, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of certain industrial energy facilities and providing jurisdiction to the state corporation commission to control and permit such development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of such facilities.
This bill sets rules for building, maintaining, and closing industrial energy facilities in Kansas. It gives the state corporation commission control over these processes.
Increasing the household income and appraised value thresholds for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans.
This bill increases the income and property value limits for seniors and disabled veterans to qualify for certain benefits.
Increasing the extent of property tax exemption from the statewide school levy for residential property.
This bill aims to increase the amount of property tax exemption for residential properties from the statewide school levy.
Providing the authority for counties and cities to levy an additional liquor enforcement tax for property tax reduction.
This bill allows counties and cities in Kansas to impose an additional tax on liquor sales to reduce property taxes. The revenue generated would go towards lowering property taxes for homeowners.
Increasing the amount of the standard deduction for Kansas income tax purposes.
This bill increases the standard deduction for Kansas income tax purposes. This means that some Kansans will pay less taxes or owe less money when they file their taxes.
Establishing a refundable income tax credit for tuition payments and fees made to postsecondary educational institutions.
This bill proposes a tax credit for Kansans who pay tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions. The credit would be refundable, meaning that even if the credit exceeds the amount of taxes owed, the taxpayer would receive the difference back.
Requiring rural water districts to award certain contracts through a public letting process.
This bill requires rural water districts in Kansas to use a public bidding process when awarding certain contracts. This means that instead of choosing a contractor privately, they must open up the process to allow other companies to bid on the work.
Requiring the secretary of commerce and the secretary of wildlife and parks to jointly conduct a feasibility study regarding a potential state purchase of acorns resort and the designation of such location as a state park or the incorporation of such location into the existing Milford state park in Geary county.
This bill asks the state's commerce and wildlife departments to study whether Kansas should buy a place called Acorns Resort and turn it into a state park or add it to an existing park.
Increasing the eligible credit amount for the earned income tax credit.
This bill increases the amount of money that low-income working Kansans can receive through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC helps families and individuals who work hard but still struggle to make ends meet.
Providing that the law enforcement officers memorial advisory committee may receive requests from a Kansas law enforcement agency for the Kansas highway patrol and the Kansas bureau of investigation to provide temporary personal and other assistance in support of funeral services honoring law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty in the service of the state.
This bill allows the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Advisory Committee to request help from the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for funeral services honoring law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
Adding compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas to alternative fuels that are eligible for the income tax credit for alternative-fueled motor vehicle property expenditures.
This bill adds compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as eligible alternative fuels for an income tax credit in Kansas. This means Kansans who purchase CNG or LNG vehicles can get a tax break.
Defining emergency opioid antagonist as including an expired emergency opioid antagonist for a person rendering aid to another in reasonable need of medical assistance.
This bill clarifies that an expired opioid antagonist can be used by someone trying to help another person who needs medical assistance. This change aims to make it easier for bystanders to take action in emergency situations.
Prohibiting certain terms in a contract between a health insurer and a dentist and requiring that reviews, audits or investigations of healthcare providers be completed within six months.
This bill aims to regulate contracts between health insurers and dentists by prohibiting certain terms. It also sets a six-month deadline for reviewing, auditing, or investigating healthcare providers.
Enacting the student secular bill of rights to establish statutory protections against religious coercion and discrimination in public schools.
This bill aims to protect Kansas public school students from religious coercion and discrimination. It establishes a 'student secular bill of rights' to ensure students can make their own choices about religion without pressure.
Requiring certain cost-sharing assistance be applied toward a covered individual's deductible or annual out-of-pocket limit under the individual's health benefit plan.
This bill requires certain cost-sharing assistance to be applied towards a person's deductible or out-of-pocket limit under their health insurance plan.
Enacting the Holocaust education act to require school districts to provide instruction on Holocaust education and awareness as part of the social studies curriculum for students in grades six through 12.
This bill requires Kansas school districts to include Holocaust education and awareness in their social studies curriculum for students in grades six through twelve.
Increasing the criminal penalties for exposing another to a communicable disease and modifying the elements of such crime to include otherwise lawful or unlawful sexual intercourse or sodomy.
This bill increases penalties for intentionally exposing someone to a contagious disease. It also changes what counts as 'exposing' to include sexual acts.