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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 charged against a juvenile or their parent/guardian when dealing with the Kansas juvenile justice system.
Creating the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) educator position.
This bill creates a new position for a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) educator.
Requiring water supply system and wastewater treatment facility operator certification examination fees to not exceed the costs for such exams and eliminating the certification of operators through correspondence courses.
This bill requires water supply system and wastewater treatment facility operator certification exam fees to be no higher than the actual cost of the exams. It also eliminates the option for operators to get certified through correspondence courses.
Standardizing firearm safety programs in school districts.
This bill aims to standardize firearm safety programs in Kansas school districts. It doesn't specify what these programs would entail or how they would be implemented.
Establishing a pump installation contractor license and requiring additional examination, qualification and record-keeping requirements for licensed pump installation contractor and water well contractors.
This bill proposes licensing requirements for pump installation contractors and water well contractors. It also adds new examination and record-keeping standards.
Enacting the help not harm act to restrict the use of state funds to promote gender transitioning, prohibit healthcare providers from providing gender transition whose gender identity is inconsistent with the child's sex, authorize a civil cause of action against healthcare providers for providing such treatments, require professional discipline against a healthcare provider who performs such treatment and prohibit professional liability insurance from covering damages for healthcare providers that provide gender transition treatment to children and adding violation of the act to the definition of unprofessional conduct for physicians.
This bill aims to restrict gender transition treatments for children. It prohibits healthcare providers from providing treatments that don't align with a child's biological sex and allows for legal action against providers who do.
Removing the current solid waste permit exception for the disposal of solid waste generated by drilling oil and gas wells through the practice of land-spreading.
This bill would end an exception that allows oil and gas drilling companies to dispose of waste generated by their operations without a permit. Instead, they would need to get permission from the state before spreading this waste on land.
Amending the definition of land devoted to agricultural use for property tax purposes to include trail rides as a ranching activity to qualify as an agritourism activity.
This bill changes how Kansas defines 'agricultural use' for property taxes. It says trail rides on ranches count as a type of agritourism activity.
Authorizing the secretary of state, in consultation with county election officers, to adopt rules and regulations for the use of remote ballot boxes.
This bill allows the Secretary of State to create rules for using remote ballot boxes in Kansas elections. This would happen after consulting with county election officers.
Directing the secretary for children and families to request a waiver from supplemental nutrition assistance program rules that would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with food assistance.
This bill would allow Kansas to request a waiver from federal rules to prohibit using food assistance funds to buy candy and soft drinks. This change would apply to people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Congratulating and commending the award-winning educators in Kansas.
This bill congratulates and commends award-winning educators in Kansas. It's a way for the state legislature to publicly recognize their achievements.
Requiring the state corporation commission to engage a consulting firm to conduct a technical and legal feasibility study on new nuclear energy generation.
This bill requires the State Corporation Commission to hire a consulting firm to study the feasibility of building new nuclear power plants in Kansas.
Requiring that special elections be held on the first Tuesday in March.
This bill proposes that special elections in Kansas be held on the first Tuesday in March. This would set a fixed date for these types of elections.
Creating a procedure for appointment of delegates to a convention of the states under article V of the constitution of the United States and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of such delegates.
This bill creates a process for selecting delegates to attend a convention of states under Article V of the US Constitution. The delegates would have specific duties and responsibilities.
Providing that tenure at postsecondary educational institutions shall not be defined, awarded or recognized as an entitlement, right or property interest in a faculty member's current, ongoing or future employment by an institution.
This bill says that tenure at Kansas colleges and universities isn't a guaranteed right or property interest for faculty members. It means institutions can make changes to employment terms without worrying about violating tenure rights.
Approving the creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas.
This bill proposes creating a port authority in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The port authority would oversee and develop the county's ports to promote economic growth.
Supporting the Kansas Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing on being a recipient finalist for a KC-46A Pegasus mission and accompanying aircraft.
This bill congratulates the Kansas Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing on being a finalist for a KC-46A Pegasus mission and accompanying aircraft.
Recognizing the Kansas National Guard Best Warriors and Airmen of the Year.
This bill recognizes the Kansas National Guard's Best Warriors and Airmen of the Year. It acknowledges their achievements and service to the state.
Requiring the head of each state agency to certify the number of full-time positions paid from the state general fund that have been vacant for more than 180 calendar days and lapsing state general fund appropriations for such positions for fiscal year 2026.
This bill requires state agency heads to report vacant positions that have been open for more than six months and allow those appropriations to lapse. This applies to full-time positions funded by the state general fund.
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.
Enacting the help not harm act, restricting use of state funds to promote gender transitioning, prohibiting healthcare providers from providing gender transition care to children whose gender identity is inconsistent with the child's sex, authorizing a civil cause of action against healthcare providers for providing such treatments, requiring professional discipline against a healthcare provider who performs such treatment, prohibiting professional liability insurance from covering damages for healthcare providers that provide gender transition treatment to children and adding violation of the act to the definition of unprofessional conduct for physicians.
This bill restricts state funds from being used for gender transition services and prohibits healthcare providers from providing these services to children whose gender identity does not match their biological sex. It also allows for civil lawsuits against healthcare providers who provide these services.
Prohibiting aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from receiving any state or local public benefit in accordance with applicable federal law.
This bill aims to prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving state or local public benefits. It aligns with federal law and does not create new rules.
Imposing a fee on each international transaction by a money transmitter by wire, allowing the state bank commissioner to assess penalties for the nonpayment of such fee, providing for the distribution of such fee and penalty moneys, establishing the criminal litigation fund, wire transfer fee fund and prosecutor and law enforcement grant fund and creating a misdemeanor crime of unlawful transmission of a wire transfer and providing criminal penalties therefor.
This bill proposes a fee on international wire transfers made by money transmitters. The state bank commissioner can fine those who don't pay this fee.
Designating November 14 of each year as Ruby Bridges walk to school day in the state of Kansas.
This bill proposes designating November 14th as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Kansas. This day honors the civil rights pioneer who integrated a New Orleans school in 1960.
Authorizing the animal health commissioner to issue permits for raccoon ownership and requiring vaccinations, annual check-ups, educational program completion and compliance with breeding restrictions.
This bill allows people to own raccoons if they meet certain requirements. They'll need a permit, vaccinations, regular check-ups, and education on how to care for these animals.