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Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.
This bill requires government agencies and utilities to make a good faith offer for property before taking it through eminent domain. If the offer is higher than the appraiser's value, it will be deposited with the court and can be appealed.
Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of privately owned electronic communication devices during school hours and to prohibit 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.
Requiring the state corporation commission to establish and enforce a code of conduct and agricultural mitigation protocol for the development, operation and decommissioning of certain large energy facilities.
This bill requires the State Corporation Commission to create rules for building, operating, and closing large energy facilities. The goal is to ensure these projects don't harm nearby farms or communities.
Providing state general funds for school meals programs and prohibiting local boards from collecting money for such meals.
This bill would provide state funding for school meal programs and prevent local school boards from charging students for meals. It aims to ensure that all Kansas students have access to nutritious meals during the school day.
Prohibiting the use of an electronic communications device while operating a motor vehicle and providing penalties for violations thereof.
This bill proposes a law that prohibits drivers from using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. The goal is to reduce distractions and improve road safety.
Imposing conditional term limits on members of the legislature and requiring nomination for office by petition after such term limits have run.
This bill would set term limits for Kansas state legislators. After a certain number of terms, they would need to get nominated by petition to run again.
Prohibiting cities and counties from requiring land as part of a right-of-way as a condition for issuing a building permit unless the property owner consents and is paid fair compensation.
This bill would prevent cities and counties from requiring property owners to give up land as part of a right-of-way as a condition for getting a building permit unless the owner agrees and is fairly compensated.
Making application to the congress of the United States to call a convention of the states to establish term limits for members of congress.
This bill asks Congress to call a convention of states to set term limits for members of Congress. This means that if passed, it would limit how long people can serve in Congress.
Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system 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 school classification system based on student attendance. The system will also include a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.
Requiring firearms and stun guns to be stored in locked containers, establishing crimes for failure to store such weapons where a person under 18 years of age has access to such weapons and creating more severe penalties for firearms with large-capacity magazines.
This bill requires firearms and stun guns to be stored in locked containers. It also makes it a crime if someone under 18 has access to these weapons. Additionally, it increases penalties for firearms with large-capacity magazines.
Enacting the returning to nonaccountability of the executive branch agencies that report to the governor act, eliminating the budget process requirements of a program service inventory, integrated budget fiscal process and performance-based budgeting system.
This bill aims to eliminate certain budgeting requirements for executive branch agencies that report to the governor. This means they won't have to provide detailed information about their programs and spending habits.
Providing an income tax credit for the sale and distribution of biodiesel and renewable diesel blends for motor vehicle fuels.
This bill proposes an income tax credit for people who sell and distribute biodiesel and renewable diesel blends as motor vehicle fuels.
Prohibiting fines and fees from being assessed against a juvenile or a juvenile's parent, guardian or custodian in a case pursuant to the revised Kansas juvenile justice code.
This bill aims to prevent fines and fees from being imposed on juveniles or their parents/guardians when dealing with the Kansas juvenile justice system.
Prohibiting the use of restraints during hearings under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code unless restraints are deemed appropriate by the court.
This bill aims to limit the use of restraints during juvenile court hearings. It requires a judge's approval before restraints can be used.
Providing a sales tax exemption for period products, diapers and incontinence products.
This bill proposes exempting certain products from Kansas sales tax. The products are period products (like tampons and pads), diapers, and incontinence products.
Authorizing cities and counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question and to levy such tax if approved by the electors of a city or county, requiring resubmission of the question, if approved, to the electors every 10 years, allowing certain credits and exemptions against the tax, providing for deductions by public and private employers of the tax from employee earnings and providing that revenue from any such tax be pledged for certain purposes.
This bill allows cities and counties in Kansas to propose an earnings tax for voters to decide on. If approved, the tax would be levied every 10 years after initial approval.
Enacting the fair chance housing and homelessness reduction act to limit the use of past evictions and rental arrears to deny applicants from renting a home.
This bill aims to help people who have been evicted or had rental issues in the past by limiting how landlords can use this information to deny them a new home. It's meant to reduce homelessness and give people a 'fair chance' at finding a place to rent.
Requiring an electric public utility to pay a landowner's attorney fees when a party appeals the appraisers' award and the jury renders a verdict that is greater than the appraisers' award in an eminent domain action.
This bill requires electric public utilities to pay a landowner's attorney fees if they appeal an appraiser's award and lose in court. The landowner must have received a higher verdict from a jury.
Updating certain provisions of the Kansas dental practices act relating to dentist information requested by patients, in-person practice requirements in dental office using licensee's name, unprofessional conduct and patient complaints.
This bill updates certain provisions of the Kansas dental practices act. It relates to dentist information requested by patients, in-person practice requirements, unprofessional conduct, and patient complaints.
Establishing the education opportunity tax credit to provide an income tax credit for taxpayers with eligible dependent children who are not enrolled in public school.
This bill proposes an income tax credit for Kansas taxpayers who have dependent children not enrolled in public school. The credit would help families cover education expenses.
Increasing the Kansas minimum wage to $15 an hour.
This bill aims to increase Kansas' minimum wage to $15 per hour. This change would affect many low-wage workers and their families.
Establishing the advisory commission on Asian-American Pacific Islander affairs.
This bill creates an advisory commission to focus on issues affecting Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in Kansas. The commission will provide recommendations and advice to state government.
Prohibiting the permitting and siting of electric transmission lines within any area designated by the United States department of energy as a national interest electric transmission corridor.
This bill would prevent electric transmission lines from being built or permitted within areas designated by the US Department of Energy as national interest electric transmission corridors.
Requiring the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to offer discounted resident senior combination hunting and fishing passes to residents of this state who are 65 years of age or older and removing the expiration date for Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses.
This bill requires the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to offer discounted hunting and fishing passes for seniors aged 65+, and removes expiration dates for lifetime licenses for kids.
Enacting the supported decision-making agreements act to provide a statutory framework for adults who want decision-making assistance and amending the crime of mistreatment of a dependent adult or an elder person.
This bill creates a framework for adults who need help making decisions. It also updates laws about mistreating dependent adults or elderly people.