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Designating the polka as the state dance.
This bill proposes designating the polka as Kansas' official state dance.
Permitting micro utility trucks to be operated on certain highways and streets and providing conditions for such operation.
This bill allows micro utility trucks to operate on certain highways and streets. It sets conditions for this operation.
Prohibiting the use of an electronic communications device while operating a motor vehicle and providing penalties for violations thereof.
This bill would make it illegal to use electronic devices like phones while driving a car. If you're caught doing it, there will be penalties.
Requiring school districts to adopt policies to limit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours and requiring the state board of education to designate a period of time for social media awareness and develop goals and materials relating thereto.
This bill requires school districts to create policies limiting student use of personal electronic devices during school hours. It also asks the state board of education to pick a time for social media awareness and develop goals and materials.
Terminating the secretary of state's authority to appoint election commissioners and transferring the jurisdiction, powers and duties for conducting elections in those counties with an election commissioner to the county clerk for such county.
This bill would take away the Secretary of State's power to appoint election commissioners and give that responsibility to county clerks. This change would affect counties with an election commissioner.
Enacting the interstate compact on the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote.
This bill aims to join an interstate compact that would allow states to collectively elect the President based on the national popular vote. If passed, Kansas would agree to award its electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote.
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 redefines smoking to include e-cigarettes and marijuana use.
Requiring the state board of healing arts to grant provisional licensure to certain international physicians with offers of employment at healthcare providers operating in Kansas.
This bill would allow international physicians who have job offers at Kansas healthcare providers to get a temporary medical license. This would make it easier for these doctors to start working in Kansas.
Prohibiting second and successive motions and ineffective counsel claims in habeas corpus actions and providing for direct appeal to the supreme court in habeas corpus appeals filed by inmates sentenced to death.
This bill aims to change habeas corpus proceedings for death-sentenced inmates. It would limit their ability to file certain motions and appeals.
Requiring every employer to provide each employee with meal periods and rest periods.
This bill requires all employers in Kansas to provide employees with regular meal and rest breaks.
Disqualifying from the carbon dioxide capture and sequestration property tax exemption and the income tax accelerated depreciation deduction if machinery and equipment are used to inject animal manure into the ground.
This bill would remove tax breaks for machinery and equipment used to inject animal manure into the ground. This could affect farmers or ranchers who use this method to manage their waste.
Establishing a child income tax credit.
This bill proposes a tax credit for parents or guardians who have dependent children. The credit would be applied to their income taxes.
Enacting the kratom consumer protection act, defining kratom as a food product, prohibiting the distribution and sale of kratom that is adulterated, requiring persons to be at least 21 years of age to purchase such product, establishing civil fines for violations of the act and requiring the secretary of agriculture to adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the act.
This bill aims to regulate kratom sales in Kansas by defining it as a food product and setting rules for its distribution. It also sets an age limit of 21 years old for purchasing kratom.
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 the use of prone restraints on juveniles who are detained or being assessed at juvenile facilities.
Providing incumbent electric transmission owners a right of first refusal for the construction of certain electric transmission lines.
This bill gives existing electric transmission companies a chance to build new lines before others can. It applies to certain types of transmission lines.
Requiring a law enforcement officer executing a search warrant at residential premises to be uniformed and to knock and announce themselves before entering the property.
This bill requires law enforcement officers to wear uniforms and knock on doors before entering a home when executing a search warrant. This means Kansans can expect a more visible and announced presence from police during these situations.
Designating a portion of United States highway 77 as the POW MIA memorial highway and bridge No. 82-14-6.88 (026) in Clay county as the POW MIA memorial bridge.
This bill would rename a portion of US highway 77 and a bridge in Clay county as the POW MIA memorial highway and bridge. This is to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Enacting the Kansas film and digital media industry production development act, providing a tax credit and sales tax exemption to incentivize film, video and digital media production in Kansas, establishing a program to be administered by the secretary of commerce for the purpose of developing such production in Kansas and requiring the secretary of commerce to issue reports to the legislature regarding the program.
This bill aims to encourage film, video, and digital media production in Kansas by offering tax credits and sales tax exemptions. It establishes a program for the Secretary of Commerce to develop this industry in the state.
Authorizing the state corporation commission to increase or decrease an electric public utility's return on equity based on whether such utility's all-in average retail rate has increased or decreased.
This bill allows the State Corporation Commission to adjust an electric public utility's profit rate based on whether their average customer rates have increased or decreased.
Providing a remittance credit to retailers for the collection of sales and compensating use tax.
This bill proposes giving retailers a credit for collecting sales and compensating use tax. This would help them offset any costs they incur when collecting these taxes.
Allowing persons with felony drug convictions to receive benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
This bill would allow people who have been convicted of a felony drug-related crime to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of privately owned electronic communication devices during school hours and students from using school district computers or devices to access social media platforms.
This bill requires school districts to ban students from using their personal electronic devices during school hours and prohibits students from accessing social media on school computers or devices.
Establishing the Kansas paid prenatal personal leave act requiring employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave.
This bill requires employers to provide 20 hours of paid leave for expectant mothers. This leave can be used for prenatal appointments and personal needs.
Establishing a property tax valuation appeal process to the board of county commissioners for certain residential and commercial real property and providing for the purchase of the property by the county under certain conditions.
This bill creates a process for property owners to appeal their property tax valuations to county commissioners. It also allows counties to purchase certain properties under specific conditions.
Prohibiting the denial of coverage for the refilling of prescription topical eye medication.
This bill aims to ensure that prescription topical eye medication can be refilled without being denied coverage. It would apply to people who already have this type of medication and need it again.