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Requiring the approval by a majority of electors voting at an election in order for the governing body of any taxing entity to increase its total amount of property tax to be levied by more than the annual rate of inflation.
This bill requires a majority of voters to approve any increase in property taxes by more than the annual rate of inflation. This means that local governments would need voter approval for significant tax hikes.
Enacting the adult use cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale of cannabis in this state.
This bill would regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession, and sale of cannabis for adults in Kansas.
Creating the abolish abortion Kansas act to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution for violation of Alexa's law and to remove certain exceptions to the cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn child when such death is caused by an abortion.
This bill aims to make all abortions subject to criminal prosecution and remove certain exceptions for wrongful death claims when an abortion causes a child's death.
Imposing property tax on rental and leased vehicles and discontinuing the excise tax on the rental and lease of such vehicles.
This bill would impose a property tax on vehicles rented or leased in Kansas. It would also stop collecting an excise tax on these rentals.
Congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers.
This bill congratulates and commends the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers. It's a recognition of their hard work and dedication to education.
Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.
This bill would allow medical cannabis to be grown, processed, sold, and used in Kansas. It aims to make medical cannabis available for people who need it.
Authorizing technical and community colleges to affiliate with universities.
This bill allows technical and community colleges in Kansas to form partnerships with universities. These partnerships could lead to new educational opportunities for students.
Prohibiting the transfer of hemp-derived cannabinoid products to any person under the age of 21, establishing packaging and labeling requirements for such products and amending the definition of industrial hemp and hemp products.
This bill aims to regulate hemp-derived products by prohibiting sales to minors under 21, setting labeling and packaging rules, and updating definitions of industrial hemp and related products.
Modifying certain provisions of the optometry law relating to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements.
This bill aims to modify Kansas optometry laws regarding scope of practice, definitions, and credentialing requirements. It does not specify what changes are being proposed.
Recognizing August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day.
This bill recognizes August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day. It does not create any new laws or regulations.
Strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan.
This bill aims to strengthen the relationship between Kansas and Taiwan by fostering cultural, educational, and economic ties.
Establishing the mental health intervention team program in the Kansas department for aging and disability services in state statute and providing incentives for coordination between school districts, qualified schools and mental health intervention team providers.
This bill establishes a mental health intervention team program within the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. It also provides incentives for coordination between school districts, qualified schools, and mental health providers.
Decreasing individual income tax rates, discontinuing tax credits of the high performance incentive program and the Kansas affordable housing tax credit act, discontinuing payroll withholding tax benefits of the promoting employment across Kansas act, discontinuing the crediting of certain amounts to the job creation program fund and repealing certain tax credits.
This bill aims to lower individual income tax rates and eliminate certain tax credits. It also ends benefits for some businesses.
Removing the state fire marshal from the adult care home licensure act and the providers of disability services act and requiring the state fire marshal to complete training in person-centered care and responding to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This bill removes the state fire marshal from licensing adult care homes and providers of disability services. It also requires the state fire marshal to receive training on person-centered care for people with Alzheimer's disease and intellectual disabilities.
Enacting the back to work act to require all full-time state employees to perform such employees' duties in their assigned office, facility or field location, provide for certain exceptions by agency heads and require certain reports regarding such exceptions.
This bill requires all full-time state employees to perform their duties from their assigned office or facility. There are exceptions allowed by agency heads.
Prohibiting deference to a state agency's interpretation of a statute, rule or regulation or document by a state court or an officer hearing an administrative action.
This bill aims to prevent state courts or administrative officers from giving special consideration to a state agency's interpretation of laws, rules, or regulations. Instead, they would have to make their own decisions based on the actual language.
Requiring business entities and public employers to register and use the e-verify program for employment purposes and prohibiting income tax deductions for wages and remuneration paid to unauthorized aliens.
This bill requires businesses and government agencies in Kansas to use a program called E-Verify to check if new employees are authorized to work in the US. It also prevents people from deducting income taxes for wages paid to workers who aren't legally allowed to be employed.
Requiring certain law enforcement agencies to apply for and enter into agreements with United States immigration and customs enforcement for the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
This bill requires certain law enforcement agencies in Kansas to work with federal immigration authorities to enforce federal immigration laws. This means that local police and sheriff's offices would need to enter into agreements with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help identify and report undocumented immigrants.
Establishing the order of priority of a decedent's surviving parents who cannot agree on the disposition of such decedent's remains.
This bill establishes a clear order of priority for surviving parents who cannot agree on what to do with their child's remains after they pass away.
Adjusting the KPERS 3 dividend interest credit by lowering the dividend interest credit threshold to 5% and increasing the dividend share to 80%.
This bill changes how KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System) calculates interest credits for some retirees. It lowers the threshold to receive these credits and increases the share of the credit.
Directing the secretary for children and families to review and compare data for public assistance program eligibility.
This bill asks the Secretary for Children and Families to compare data on who's eligible for public assistance programs. The goal is to review and analyze this information.
Requiring economic development electric rate discounts offered by public utilities to cover the incremental and variable costs to serve customers that receive such a discount.
This bill requires public utilities to ensure that electric rate discounts for economic development projects cover the extra costs of serving those customers. This means that if a business gets a discounted rate to attract new jobs or investment, the utility must factor in the added expenses.
Prohibiting law enforcement agencies and officers from participating in immigration enforcement in places of religious worship, elementary and secondary schools and hospitals.
This bill would prevent law enforcement from enforcing immigration laws at places like churches, schools, and hospitals. This means that police wouldn't be able to arrest or detain people based on their immigration status at these locations.
Urging Attorney General Kobach to protect Kansas federal employees by ensuring the legal integrity of governmental operations.
This bill asks Attorney General Kobach to ensure that Kansas federal employees are protected and that government operations follow the law.
Establishing an advance universal newborn screening program, providing for the reimbursement of certain treatment services and extending the transfer of moneys to the Kansas newborn screening fund.
This bill aims to establish a program for early screening of newborns in Kansas. The program would provide reimbursement for certain treatment services.