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Senate Substitute for HCR 5011 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property classified as mobile homes.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit how much property taxes can increase for real estate and mobile homes. This would set a cap on valuation increases.
Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025.
This bill denounces a planned satanic worship ritual scheduled for March 28, 2025. It does not propose any specific actions or regulations.
Commemorating Dr. David J. Spittal's retirement as President of MidAmerica Nazarene University.
This bill commemorates Dr. David J. Spittal's retirement as President of MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025.
This bill denounces a planned satanic worship ritual scheduled for March 28, 2025. It does not propose any laws or regulations.
Designating Kansas as a purple heart state, requiring the governor to proclaim August 7 of each year as purple heart day and urging veterans organizations to plan special activities in observance thereof.
This bill would designate Kansas as a Purple Heart state and require the governor to proclaim August 7th each year as Purple Heart Day. It also encourages veterans organizations to plan special activities on this day.
Substitute for HB 2294 by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Reducing certain license fees and training requirements for child care staff, creating a process for day care facility licensees to apply for temporary waiver of certain statutory requirements, authorizing the secretary of health and environment to develop and operate pilot programs to increase child care availability or capacity, transferring certain child care programs to the Kansas office of early childhood and creating day care licensing duties of the director of early childhood.
This bill aims to make it easier for child care providers to operate by reducing fees and training requirements. It also allows facilities to temporarily waive certain rules and creates a process for increasing availability or capacity.
Requiring prosecutors to disclose their intent to introduce testimony from a jailhouse witness and to forward related information to the Kansas bureau of investigation.
This bill requires prosecutors to tell defense attorneys if they plan to use testimony from a jailhouse informant and share related information with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Permitting homeless veterans to use alternative forms of proof of identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards and eliminating fees for homeless veterans to obtain birth certificates for purposes of nondriver identification card applications.
This bill helps homeless veterans in Kansas by allowing them to use alternative documents for identification and residency when applying for state ID cards. It also waives fees for birth certificates needed for these applications.
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.
Providing that future personal and corporate income tax rate and privilege tax rate decreases be contingent on exceeding tax receipt revenues.
This bill proposes that future decreases in personal and corporate income tax rates be linked to exceeding tax revenue targets. If tax revenues don't meet or exceed certain levels, the rate reductions wouldn't happen.
Updating the definition of athletic trainer and providing an exemption for those licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory or foreign country to practice in Kansas.
This bill updates the definition of an athletic trainer and allows those licensed in another state or country to practice in Kansas without needing a new license.
Providing that Kansas highway patrols officers majors are to be within the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and a superintendent, assistant superintendent or major shall be returned to a rank with permanent status not lower than the rank held when the officer was appointed to such respective position.
This bill changes how Kansas highway patrol officers are classified. It moves officer majors into a special category and ensures that superintendents, assistant superintendents, and majors keep their original rank.
Authorizing certain nonadmitted insurers to transact certain business in Kansas and requiring the commissioner of insurance to maintain a list of eligible nonadmitted insurers.
This bill allows certain non-admitted insurance companies to do business in Kansas and requires the state's insurance commissioner to keep a list of approved companies.
Requiring the state long-term care ombudsman and regional ombudsman to receive training in memory care.
This bill requires the state long-term care ombudsman and regional ombudsmen to receive training on memory care. This training will help them better understand the needs of Kansans living with dementia or other memory-related conditions.
Requiring drivers to proceed with due caution when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights.
This bill requires drivers to slow down and be cautious when passing a stationary vehicle that's displaying hazard warning lights. This means giving those vehicles extra space and attention on the road.
Increasing the statutory limits on bonds issued by a township based on township population and purpose of the bond issuance.
This bill increases the limits on bonds issued by townships based on population and purpose. This means townships can borrow more money for specific projects or expenses.
Validating the election results for the bond issuance question submitted by the board of education of USD 200, Greeley county, at a special election held on May 21, 2024.
This bill validates the election results for a bond issuance question voted on by USD 200's school board in Greeley County. The special election was held on May 21, 2024.
House Substitute for SB 138 by Committee on Judiciary - Authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act.
This bill allows law enforcement officers to investigate violations of Kansas' scrap metal theft reduction act. It gives them the authority to look into cases where people are stealing and selling scrap metal.
Substitute for HB 2012 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Establishing the ethanol grant program fund and transferring an amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 from the state general fund to the ethanol grant program fund each July 1 beginning in 2026.
This bill establishes a fund for ethanol grants. Each year starting in 2026, up to $5 million will be transferred from the state's general fund to this new fund.
Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege while working under the supervision of such attorney.
This bill would allow licensed social workers to avoid reporting certain information when working under an attorney's supervision. The bill also lets attorneys require social workers to keep confidential any information shared during their work together.
Expanding student eligibility under the tax credit for low income students scholarship program, increasing the amount of the tax credit for contributions made pursuant to such program and providing for aggregate tax credit limit increases under certain conditions.
This bill aims to expand a program that provides scholarships for low-income students. It would increase the amount of tax credits available for contributions to this program.
Requiring employees of school districts and postsecondary educational institutions to use the name and pronouns consistent with a student's biological sex and birth certificate and authorizing a cause of action for violations therefor.
This bill would require school district employees and those at post-secondary institutions to use students' names and pronouns that match their biological sex and birth certificate. This means using the name and gender identity listed on a student's birth certificate.
Increasing the criminal penalties for buying sexual relations, removing provisions regarding city ordinances prohibiting buying sexual relations, requiring certain offenders to complete an educational or treatment program regarding commercial sexual exploitation and requiring the attorney general to approve such programs in consultation with the office of judicial administration.
This bill increases penalties for buying sexual services, requires certain offenders to complete an educational or treatment program about commercial sexual exploitation, and allows the Attorney General to approve these programs.
Prohibiting fees for electronic copies of records under the open records act, exempting from disclosure formally closed investigations with no found violations, requiring county or district attorneys to file reports of violations with the attorney general in October instead of January, determining the membership calculation of subordinate groups under the open meetings act, requiring public bodies or agencies that live stream meetings to ensure that the public is able to observe and providing for a five minute deviation to resume an open meeting at the conclusion of executive sessions.
This bill aims to make it easier for Kansans to access public records and attend government meetings. It also clarifies how investigations are handled and when reports of violations should be filed.
Providing that the attorney members of the board of trustees of a county law library in certain counties shall be appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district and allowing such board to authorize the chief judge to use certain fees for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing functions of the district court of the county.
This bill changes how attorney members are appointed to county law library boards and allows them to use fees for district court purposes.