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Modifying provisions related to series limited liability companies.
This bill modifies laws related to series limited liability companies. It aims to make it easier for businesses to operate and protect their assets.
Providing an exception to the crime of unlawful possession of controlled substances for residents of Kansas who possess marijuana and are disabled veterans with a valid medical marijuana card issued by any state.
This bill would allow disabled veterans from Kansas who have a valid medical marijuana card from any state to possess marijuana without breaking the law.
Requiring that certain written information be provided to patients when a physician or healthcare provider administers or prescribes any medicine or drug for the purpose of inducing an abortion.
This bill requires healthcare providers to give patients written information when prescribing medication for an abortion. The information would be provided before the procedure.
Providing that no juvenile less than 18 years of age shall be prosecuted as an adult.
This bill proposes that children under 18 cannot be tried as adults. Instead, they would face juvenile court proceedings.
Creating the Kansas office of natural resources within the executive branch and transferring certain duties of the Kansas water office, and the department of agriculture, division of conservation and division of water resources to such office.
This bill creates a new office within the Kansas executive branch called the Kansas Office of Natural Resources. It would take over some responsibilities from three existing state offices: the Kansas Water Office and two divisions within the Department of Agriculture.
Requiring that sureties for bonds secured for the purpose of clearing contractors liens against property be licensed to do business in Kansas, providing that district courts award attorney fees and costs to successful claimants that demanded payment by the principal and surety prior to filing suit and did not receive payment and requiring a pretrial hearing in such a suit for the purpose of a preliminary finding by the court of whether the surety should pay the amount of the claim to the claimant or alternatively pay such amount into an account to be held by the court.
This bill requires sureties for bonds clearing contractors' liens on property to be licensed in Kansas. It also allows courts to award attorney fees and costs to successful claimants who demanded payment beforehand.
Adding consideration of whether the offender has physical custody of such offender's minor child or is a legal guardian or custodian with physical custody of a minor child to the factors considered for diversions and dispositional departures.
This bill changes how judges decide on diversion or alternative sentencing for offenders. It considers whether the offender has custody of a minor child.
Prohibiting law enforcement officers and agencies from engaging in motorcycle profiling and requiring police training programs to include training on motorcycle profiling.
This bill aims to stop law enforcement from targeting motorcyclists based on their motorcycles and requires police training programs to include lessons on this issue.
Providing that certain legal violations relating to victims of crime are not grounds for appeal in a criminal case.
This bill says that if a crime victim's rights are violated during a criminal case, it won't be grounds for the defendant to appeal their conviction.
Requiring the secretary for children and families to notify the parent of a child who is the subject of an investigation of abuse or neglect of such parent's rights during such investigation and to complete a written report upon closing such an investigation, providing for an agreement between the parent of a child and the secretary if such child is removed from the home during an investigation of abuse or neglect and a parent to withhold certain information except when otherwise ordered by a court.
This bill requires the Kansas Secretary for Children and Families to notify parents when an investigation into child abuse or neglect is underway. It also mandates a written report after the investigation closes.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend section 4 of the Kansas bill of rights to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right that includes the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that any restrictions on such right are subject to the strict scrutiny standard.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right in Kansas. It would include the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, and components.
A resolution recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the wellbeing and education of our youngest residents.
This bill recognizes the importance of supporting young children's wellbeing and education in Kansas. It aims to invest in their future success.
Changing the membership of the judicial council to have one resident lawyer from each judicial district instead of four resident lawyers.
This bill changes who serves on the judicial council. Instead of four lawyers from around Kansas, it would have one lawyer from each of the state's judicial districts.
Imposing certain health insurance coverage requirements for screening and diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.
This bill requires health insurance companies to cover certain breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests. It aims to make it easier for Kansans to get the medical care they need.
Increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy.
This bill increases the amount of property tax exemption for residential properties from the statewide school levy.
Enacting the prescription drug cost and affordability review act to establish the prescription drug pricing board and prescription drug affordability stakeholder council to review the cost of prescription medications and establish upper payment limits for certain prescription drugs.
This bill aims to control prescription drug costs by creating a board and council to review medication prices. It also sets limits on how much insurance companies can pay for certain drugs.
Prohibiting the use of any prone restraint on a juvenile who is in custody at a juvenile detention facility or juvenile correctional facility or being assessed as part of the juvenile intake and assessment system.
This bill prohibits using a prone restraint on juveniles who are detained or being assessed at juvenile facilities.
Requiring the Kansas children's cabinet and the department of health and environment to implement a pilot program to offer health services, telehealth consultations and medication reimbursements to child care providers, while prohibiting stricter local regulations, allowing local registration of providers, increasing state funding for the child and adult care food program and providing free training and education materials to providers.
This bill proposes a pilot program for child care providers in Kansas. The program would offer health services, telehealth consultations, and medication reimbursements to help providers take better care of children.
Requiring any person convicted of distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm or death or register under the Kansas offender registration act for 15 years.
This bill requires people convicted of distributing drugs that cause great bodily harm or death to register as offenders for 15 years. This means they'll have to provide information about themselves and their criminal history.
Increasing the criminal penalty for certain violations of breach of privacy when the victim is a child.
This bill increases the criminal penalty for certain privacy violations when a child is involved. The goal is to make these crimes more serious and punishable.
Authorizing a notice to appear to be issued for an unavailable witness or a material witness.
This bill allows a notice to appear to be issued for someone who can't attend court or is important to a case.
Transferring teachers from the KPERS 3 cash balance plan to the KPERS 2 plan and defining teachers for purposes of KPERS.
This bill would move some teachers from one Kansas retirement plan (KPERS 3 cash balance) to another (KPERS 2). This change would affect their future retirement benefits.
Providing for a homestead property tax exemption for certain veterans and former law enforcement officers with service-connected disabilities.
This bill proposes a homestead property tax exemption for certain veterans and former law enforcement officers who have service-connected disabilities. This means they would pay less property taxes on their primary residence.
Prohibiting abortion procedures except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and providing a private cause of action for civil enforcement of violations of such prohibition.
This bill would prohibit most abortions in Kansas, allowing them only when necessary to save a woman's life. It also allows individuals to sue if they think someone is violating this rule.
Permitting the division of vehicles to contract with an entity to establish and issue a digital proof of drivers' license and digital proof of identification card, regulating the use thereof and providing a fee for such digital proofs of identification.
This bill allows the Kansas Department of Vehicles to contract with a company to create digital versions of driver's licenses and ID cards. These digital proofs would be available for purchase by Kansans.