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Authorizing school districts to request and receive an applicant teacher’s employment files from another school district if such teacher was previously employed by such other school district and establishing which school district is responsible for and the custodian of teacher employment files that are records under the Kansas open records act.
This bill allows school districts to request a teacher's employment files from another district if that teacher previously worked there. This makes it easier for schools to verify an applicant's teaching experience.
Enacting the responsible gun ownership act to establish the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm.
This bill aims to establish a new crime in Kansas: unlawful storage of a firearm. It requires gun owners to store their weapons responsibly.
Establishing certain license fees and training requirements, creating a process for day care facility licensees to apply for temporary waiver of certain statutory requirements and authorizing the secretary to develop and operate pilot programs to increase child care facility availability or capacity, transferring certain child care programs to the Kansas office of early childhood and separating licensing duties between the secretary for health and environment and the executive director of early childhood.
This bill aims to improve child care facilities in Kansas by setting new license fees and training requirements. It also creates a process for day care centers to temporarily waive certain rules and allows the state to test new ways to increase availability or capacity.
Creating a traffic infraction for not securely storing a firearm in an unattended vehicle, providing exceptions and penalties therefor and requiring the office of the attorney general to conduct a secure storage of firearms educational campaign and create materials therefor.
This bill proposes a new traffic infraction for leaving an unattended vehicle with an unsecured firearm. The bill also requires the Attorney General's office to create educational materials and conduct a campaign on secure storage of firearms.
Authorizing the Kansas state employees health care commission to provide insurance coverage for certain allergen introduction dietary supplements for infants under the state health care benefits program and requiring the commission to submit an impact report to the legislature if such coverage is provided.
This bill allows the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission to provide insurance coverage for certain dietary supplements that help prevent allergies in infants. If approved, this coverage would be added to the state's health care benefits program.
Enacting the gun violence restraining order act to authorize the issuance of protective orders prohibiting the acquisition and possession of firearms by certain individuals.
This bill allows courts to issue protective orders that temporarily restrict someone's ability to buy or own guns if they pose a risk to themselves or others.
Providing a sales tax exemption for purchases made by sleep in heavenly peace, inc.
This bill proposes exempting Sleep In Heavenly Peace, Inc. from paying sales tax on their purchases.
Providing a permanent exemption for postsecondary educational institutions from the public buildings requirements under the personal and family protection act.
This bill would permanently exempt postsecondary educational institutions from certain building requirements. This means they wouldn't have to follow specific rules for public buildings.
Enacting the every mom matters act to require the state treasurer to contract with eligible organizations to provide information and support services to pregnant women and parents considering adoption.
This bill requires the state treasurer to contract with organizations that provide information and support services to pregnant women and parents considering adoption.
Authorizing legal publications to be made on internet websites selected by the governing body of a city, county or school district.
This bill allows local governments (cities, counties, school districts) to post legal notices on websites they choose. This replaces traditional print publications.
Declaring the even-numbered year general election day as a legal public holiday.
This bill proposes making even-numbered year general election day a public holiday. This means that on those specific days, schools, businesses, and government offices would be closed.
Providing an income tax subtraction modification for sales or taking of property subject to eminent domain.
This bill proposes an income tax subtraction modification for people who sell or have their property taken through eminent domain. This means that these individuals would be able to subtract a certain amount from their taxable income.
Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.
This bill requires government agencies and utilities to make a good faith offer for property before taking it through eminent domain. If the offer is higher than the appraiser's value, it will be deposited with the court and can be appealed.
Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of privately owned electronic communication devices during school hours and to prohibit 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.
Requiring the state corporation commission to establish and enforce a code of conduct and agricultural mitigation protocol for the development, operation and decommissioning of certain large energy facilities.
This bill requires the State Corporation Commission to create rules for building, operating, and closing large energy facilities. The goal is to ensure these projects don't harm nearby farms or communities.
Providing state general funds for school meals programs and prohibiting local boards from collecting money for such meals.
This bill would provide state funding for school meal programs and prevent local school boards from charging students for meals. It aims to ensure that all Kansas students have access to nutritious meals during the school day.
Prohibiting the use of an electronic communications device while operating a motor vehicle and providing penalties for violations thereof.
This bill proposes a law that prohibits drivers from using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. The goal is to reduce distractions and improve road safety.
Imposing conditional term limits on members of the legislature and requiring nomination for office by petition after such term limits have run.
This bill would set term limits for Kansas state legislators. After a certain number of terms, they would need to get nominated by petition to run again.
Prohibiting cities and counties from requiring land as part of a right-of-way as a condition for issuing a building permit unless the property owner consents and is paid fair compensation.
This bill would prevent cities and counties from requiring property owners to give up land as part of a right-of-way as a condition for getting a building permit unless the owner agrees and is fairly compensated.
Making application to the congress of the United States to call a convention of the states to establish term limits for members of congress.
This bill asks Congress to call a convention of states to set term limits for members of Congress. This means that if passed, it would limit how long people can serve in Congress.
Congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.
This bill congratulates and commends the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team. It's a recognition of their hard work and dedication to education.
Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system based on student attendance and a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.
This bill requires the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) to create a school classification system based on student attendance. The system will also include a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.
Requiring firearms and stun guns to be stored in locked containers, establishing crimes for failure to store such weapons where a person under 18 years of age has access to such weapons and creating more severe penalties for firearms with large-capacity magazines.
This bill requires firearms and stun guns to be stored in locked containers. It also makes it a crime if someone under 18 has access to these weapons. Additionally, it increases penalties for firearms with large-capacity magazines.
Enacting the returning to nonaccountability of the executive branch agencies that report to the governor act, eliminating the budget process requirements of a program service inventory, integrated budget fiscal process and performance-based budgeting system.
This bill aims to eliminate certain budgeting requirements for executive branch agencies that report to the governor. This means they won't have to provide detailed information about their programs and spending habits.
Providing an income tax credit for the sale and distribution of biodiesel and renewable diesel blends for motor vehicle fuels.
This bill proposes an income tax credit for people who sell and distribute biodiesel and renewable diesel blends as motor vehicle fuels.