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Providing incumbent electric transmission owners a right of first refusal for the construction of certain electric transmission lines.
This bill gives existing electric transmission companies a chance to build new lines before others can. It applies to certain types of transmission lines.
Requiring a law enforcement officer executing a search warrant at residential premises to be uniformed and to knock and announce themselves before entering the property.
This bill requires law enforcement officers to wear uniforms and knock on doors before entering a home when executing a search warrant. This means Kansans can expect a more visible and announced presence from police during these situations.
Designating a portion of United States highway 77 as the POW MIA memorial highway and bridge No. 82-14-6.88 (026) in Clay county as the POW MIA memorial bridge.
This bill would rename a portion of US highway 77 and a bridge in Clay county as the POW MIA memorial highway and bridge. This is to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Enacting the Kansas film and digital media industry production development act, providing a tax credit and sales tax exemption to incentivize film, video and digital media production in Kansas, establishing a program to be administered by the secretary of commerce for the purpose of developing such production in Kansas and requiring the secretary of commerce to issue reports to the legislature regarding the program.
This bill aims to encourage film, video, and digital media production in Kansas by offering tax credits and sales tax exemptions. It establishes a program for the Secretary of Commerce to develop this industry in the state.
Authorizing the state corporation commission to increase or decrease an electric public utility's return on equity based on whether such utility's all-in average retail rate has increased or decreased.
This bill allows the State Corporation Commission to adjust an electric public utility's profit rate based on whether their average customer rates have increased or decreased.
Providing a remittance credit to retailers for the collection of sales and compensating use tax.
This bill proposes giving retailers a credit for collecting sales and compensating use tax. This would help them offset any costs they incur when collecting these taxes.
Allowing persons with felony drug convictions to receive benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
This bill would allow people who have been convicted of a felony drug-related crime to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of privately owned electronic communication devices during school hours and 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.
Establishing the Kansas paid prenatal personal leave act requiring employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave.
This bill requires employers to provide 20 hours of paid leave for expectant mothers. This leave can be used for prenatal appointments and personal needs.
Establishing a property tax valuation appeal process to the board of county commissioners for certain residential and commercial real property and providing for the purchase of the property by the county under certain conditions.
This bill creates a process for property owners to appeal their property tax valuations to county commissioners. It also allows counties to purchase certain properties under specific conditions.
Prohibiting the denial of coverage for the refilling of prescription topical eye medication.
This bill aims to ensure that prescription topical eye medication can be refilled without being denied coverage. It would apply to people who already have this type of medication and need it again.
Requiring that a haircare plan is part of the case plan for a child in custody of the secretary for children and family services and requiring the secretary to offer training on culturally competent haircare to caregivers.
This bill requires the Secretary for Children and Family Services to include a haircare plan in the case plan for children in their custody. It also mandates training on culturally competent haircare for caregivers.
Imposing term limits on members of the legislature but allowing additional terms conditioned on the vote in the next primary election.
This bill proposes term limits for Kansas state legislators. If a legislator wants to serve more terms, they must get voter approval in the next primary election.
Authorizing each school district to include a teacher representative as a nonvoting member of such district's board of education.
This bill allows each school district in Kansas to have a teacher representative serve on their board of education without voting power.
Creating the crime of engaging in a street stunt, providing criminal penalties therefor and adding engaging in a street stunt to the list of crimes included in fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.
This bill proposes a new crime called 'engaging in a street stunt' and adds it to the list of crimes that can be considered fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. The goal is to crack down on reckless driving behaviors.
Requiring the department of health and environment to audit hospital compliance with the lay caregiver act and report the results of such audit to the legislature.
This bill requires the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to audit hospitals' compliance with the Lay Caregiver Act. The results will be reported to the legislature.
Requiring school districts to provide certain information on school district annual budget forms.
This bill requires school districts in Kansas to provide specific information on their annual budget forms. The goal is to make it easier for people to understand how schools are spending their money.
Limiting contributions under the campaign finance act made to political committees for the purpose of independent contributions and requiring the accounting, reporting and auditing of such independent contributions.
This bill aims to limit contributions made to political committees for independent expenditures and require better accounting, reporting, and auditing of these donations.
Establishing a child income tax credit.
This bill proposes a tax credit for parents or guardians who have children. The credit would be applied to their income taxes.
Expanding the current sales tax exemption for purchases by domestic violence shelters to domestic and sexual violence programs.
This bill expands a sales tax exemption for purchases made by domestic violence shelters to also include sexual violence programs. This means these organizations won't have to pay sales tax on items they need.
Prohibiting lobbying for or by foreign adversaries; authorizing the attorney general to file civil lawsuits; providing for civil penalties for violations thereof.
This bill aims to prevent Kansans from lobbying or being lobbied by foreign adversaries. It also gives the Attorney General the power to take legal action and impose penalties if these rules are broken.
Requiring the state board of regents and postsecondary educational institutions to provide certain pre-service teachers with essential knowledge and skills to support children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
This bill requires state universities and colleges to teach pre-service teachers about supporting children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
Allowing persons with felony drug convictions to receive benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
This bill allows people who have been convicted of a felony drug-related crime to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Including participation in certain learning experiences and agricultural activities as a valid excuse for absence from school and authorizing school boards to make rules therefor.
This bill would allow school attendance exemptions for students participating in certain learning experiences and agricultural activities. It also gives school boards the power to create rules for these absences.
A resolution recognizing January 30, 2025, as JAG-K Day at the Capitol.
This bill recognizes January 30, 2025, as JAG-K Day at the Capitol. It's a one-day celebration.