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Establishing an impaired provider program, expanding the grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee and providing for the reinstatement of a revoked license under the Kansas nurse practice act.
This bill aims to help Kansas nurses who struggle with addiction or other issues that affect their work. It sets up a program to support these providers and makes it easier for them to get back on track.
Permitting a licensed chiropractor to evaluate and provide written clearance to a school athlete who has been removed from a sport competition or practice session pursuant to the school sports head injury prevention act.
This bill allows licensed chiropractors to evaluate and give clearance for student athletes who have been removed from a sport due to a head injury. The athlete's doctor would need to confirm they're safe to return to play.
Establishing restrictions on the use of step therapy protocols by health insurance plans.
This bill aims to limit how health insurance companies use step therapy protocols. Step therapy requires patients to try cheaper alternatives before getting their preferred medication.
Providing for the appointment of delegates to a convention under article V of the constitution of the United States and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of such delegates.
This bill proposes appointing delegates to a convention under Article V of the US Constitution. The delegates would have specific duties and responsibilities.
Increasing the mandatory retirement age for certain judges, requiring more years of service prior to receiving a member contribution reduction and increasing the maximum retirement benefit.
This bill increases the age at which certain judges must retire, requires them to work longer before receiving a reduced retirement contribution, and allows for higher maximum retirement benefits.
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 sets aside money each year for it. The goal is to improve transportation options between cities.
Modifying member appointment, compensation and meeting requirements of the Kansas fire service training commission.
This bill changes how members are appointed, paid, and meet as part of the Kansas Fire Service Training Commission. The goal is to make the commission more effective.
Requiring correctional facilities and jails to allow inmates and prisoners to make telephone calls at no cost.
This bill requires correctional facilities and jails in Kansas to allow inmates and prisoners to make phone calls without paying any fees.
Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system for activities based on student attendance and a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.
This bill requires the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) to create a system for classifying schools based on student attendance. The system will also use a multiplier factor to adjust certain schools' attendance.
Regulating the acceptance of cryptocurrency as a form of campaign contribution.
This bill proposes regulating the acceptance of cryptocurrency as a form of campaign contribution. It would establish rules for political campaigns and candidates to follow when accepting digital currencies like Bitcoin.
Prohibiting the use of remote ballot boxes for the return of advance voting ballots.
This bill would stop people from using remote ballot boxes to return advance voting ballots. It's about how Kansans can vote early and absentee.
Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Leavenworth county for the purposes of furnishing, equipping, improving and maintaining county-supported emergency management operations.
This bill gives Leavenworth County permission to collect a sales tax from retailers across the county. The money will be used for emergency management operations.
Providing for the qualifications of regular and provisional appraisers and allowing for the appointment of such appraisers to serve as county appraisers.
This bill aims to establish qualifications for regular and provisional appraisers and allow them to serve as county appraisers. It does not specify any changes or requirements for existing appraisers.
Designating the first Tuesday in May as precinct committee person awareness day.
This bill proposes designating the first Tuesday in May as Precinct Committee Person Awareness Day. This day would be used to recognize and promote the importance of precinct committee persons in Kansas.
Including children with fetal alcohol syndrome disorder under the definition of other health impairment in the special education for exceptional children act.
This bill aims to include children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) under the definition of 'Other Health Impairment' in Kansas's special education law. This would allow schools to provide extra support and accommodations for these students.
Proposing amendments to article 10 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to establish requirements for reapportioning congressional, state senatorial, state representative and board of education districts and prohibit the reapportionment thereof except when required by the constitution of the state of Kansas or when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
This bill proposes changes to the Kansas Constitution to establish rules for redrawing congressional and state legislative districts. It also prohibits these changes unless required by the Constitution or ordered by a court.
Terminating the secretary of state's authority to appoint election commissioners and transferring the jurisdiction, powers and duties for conducting elections in counties with an election commissioner to the county clerk for such county.
This bill would stop the Secretary of State from appointing election commissioners and instead give county clerks more responsibility for conducting elections.
Prohibiting plaintiffs from filing abusive civil actions against certain defendants with whom the plaintiff has a current or former family, household or dating relationship and authorizing the court to impose prefiling restrictions on such plaintiffs.
This bill aims to prevent people from filing false or abusive lawsuits against someone they have a personal relationship with. It would give courts the power to stop these lawsuits before they start.
Removing breastfeeding mothers from the mandatory jury service exclusion list and including them in the discretionary jury service exclusion list.
This bill would remove breastfeeding mothers from a list of people who are automatically exempt from jury duty. Instead, they would be included on a list where judges have discretion to excuse them.
Extending the expiration date of the Kansas school equity and enhancement act from 2027 to 2028.
This bill extends the expiration date of a law that aims to improve Kansas schools from 2027 to 2028. This means schools will have more time to make changes and improvements.
Requiring treasurers of candidates and persons who support or oppose constitutional amendments to report lists of small donors names and addresses to the public disclosure commission and providing that such lists shall not be part of any report required to be made public.
This bill requires treasurers of candidates and groups supporting or opposing constitutional amendments to report lists of small donors' names and addresses to the Public Disclosure Commission. The reports will not be publicly available.
Prohibiting healthcare providers from prescribing medication, administering diagnostic tests or conducting ongoing behavioral health treatments to minors except in certain circumstances.
This bill would limit healthcare providers from prescribing medication or conducting behavioral health treatments for minors except under certain circumstances.
Creating the Kansas public employees retirement system cost-of-living adjustment commission, prescribing powers and duties of the commission and establishing procedures of the legislature relating to the annual cost-of-living adjustment rate recommended by the commission.
This bill creates a commission to study and recommend annual cost-of-living adjustments for Kansas public employees' retirement system. The commission will provide guidance on how much retirees should receive as an increase to their pensions.
Requiring persons convicted of or given diversion agreements for driving under the influence offenses to attend victim impact panel programs.
This bill requires people convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or given a diversion agreement for DUI to attend victim impact panel programs.
Classifying crimes related to driving under the influence and driving a commercial vehicle under the influence as person crimes.
This bill would classify crimes related to driving under the influence (DUI) and driving a commercial vehicle under the influence as 'person crimes'. This means that these offenses would be treated more seriously than they are currently.