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Requiring the supreme court nominating commission to release certain records under the Kansas open records act.
This bill requires the Supreme Court Nominating Commission to release certain records under the Kansas Open Records Act. This means that previously private information will now be publicly available.
Requiring any person who is candidate or who has been elected to certain offices shall be and must remain a resident of the state or the appropriate district.
This bill requires candidates for certain offices and elected officials to be and remain residents of Kansas or their respective districts.
Modifying and updating procedures for dissolution of cities of the third class.
This bill updates procedures for dissolving small cities in Kansas. It aims to streamline the process and ensure a smooth transition.
Authorizing the disorganization of a county fire district by the board of county commissioners when such district contains no territory.
This bill allows county commissioners to dissolve a fire district if it doesn't cover any territory. This means that if a fire district is no longer needed or serving an area, the commissioners can officially end its existence.
Enacting and joining with other states in the interstate compact for the placement of children and authorizing the administration and implementation of the compact.
This bill joins Kansas with other states in a compact for placing children. It authorizes the administration and implementation of this agreement.
Requiring grant applications, expenditure information, reports and other documentation concerning the rural health transformation program to be presented and provided to the state finance council, house of representatives committee on appropriations, senate committee on ways and means and legislative budget committee.
This bill requires certain information about Kansas' Rural Health Transformation Program to be shared with state lawmakers. This includes grant applications, spending reports, and other documents.
Exempting contingent deferred annuities from certain requirements of the standard nonforfeiture law for individual deferred annuities act and authorizing the commissioner of insurance to establish nonforfeiture benefits for such contingent deferred annuities through rules and regulations.
This bill changes rules for a type of insurance product called contingent deferred annuities. It allows the state's insurance commissioner to set new rules for these products.
Requiring that advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurse anesthetists submit to a criminal history check upon application for a nursing license.
This bill requires advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and registered nurse anesthetists (RNAs) to undergo a criminal history check when applying for a nursing license. This applies only to new applicants.
Requiring the Kansas department of agriculture to publish a map on the department's official website that shows the location of all applied for diversions of water, including requested changes in the point of diversion by more than 300 feet, and expanding the current individual notice requirement to apply to all landowners that are within half a mile of such applied for diversions or changes.
This bill requires the Kansas Department of Agriculture to publish a map showing locations of water diversion applications and changes. It also expands notice requirements for nearby landowners.
Clarifying county authority over the transfer or appropriation of water by placing such authority, except for domestic use, with the chief engineer and water transfer hearing panel.
This bill clarifies county authority over water transfers, except for domestic use. It gives this power to the Chief Engineer and Water Transfer Hearing Panel.
Establishing a seal for the house of representatives and a seal for the senate and providing for the custody and use of each.
This bill establishes a official seal for the Kansas House of Representatives and outlines how it will be used and cared for.
Requiring the secretary for aging and disability services and the city of Osawatomie to execute and record an amendment to the original deed for conveyance of certain real property in Miami county that amends the reversionary interest of the state of Kansas to July 1, 2046.
This bill requires the Secretary for Aging and Disability Services and the City of Osawatomie to update a deed for some property in Miami County. This change extends when the state's reversionary interest ends from its current date to July 1, 2046.
Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre.
This bill recognizes and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre.
Providing for the assignment of seats in the House of Representatives for the 2026 legislative session.
This bill assigns seats in the Kansas House of Representatives for the 2026 legislative session. It sets the arrangement of lawmakers' offices and committee rooms.
Senate Substitute for Substitute for HB2299 by Committee on Education - Providing that certain statutory references to accredited nonpublic schools mean nonpublic schools accredited by the state board of education, requiring that schools accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency shall have the same rights as schools accredited by the state board, requiring school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during the school day and prohibiting employees of a school district from using social media to communicate with students for official school purposes.
This bill updates how Kansas recognizes nonpublic schools. It gives equal rights to schools accredited by national or regional agencies as those accredited by the state board. Additionally, it prohibits personal electronic device use during school hours and restricts school district employee social media communication with students.
Congratulating Stryten Energy on the 50th anniversary of its battery manufacturing facility in Salina.
This bill congratulates Stryten Energy on the 50th anniversary of its battery manufacturing facility in Salina.
Congratulating and commending the Kansas Health Science University Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine for its inaugural commencement.
This bill congratulates and commends the Kansas Health Science University's Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on its first graduation ceremony.
Recognizing the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for their outstanding service to the citizens of our state, our nation, and the international community and for their promotion of sisterhood, scholarship and service.
This bill recognizes the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their outstanding service and contributions to Kansas, the nation, and the international community.
Commending Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and acknowledging the patriotic commitment of all Kansas employers who support their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.
This bill commends Kansas employers who support employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. It acknowledges their patriotic commitment.
Recommending Barry Ward as the 2026 Kansas State Balladeer
This bill recommends Barry Ward as the 2026 Kansas State Balladeer. It does not provide any specific criteria or qualifications for this position.
Celebrating the YMCA's 175th Anniversary.
This bill celebrates the YMCA's 175th anniversary by acknowledging its history and contributions. It does not create new laws or programs.
Commending the 2026 Kansas Superintendent and Principals of the Year.
This bill commends the 2026 Kansas Superintendent of the Year and Principals of the Year. It's a recognition of their hard work and dedication to education.
Approving the gaming compact with the Wyandotte Nation.
This bill approves a gaming compact between the state of Kansas and the Wyandotte Nation. This means the nation can operate casinos and other gaming facilities within certain boundaries.
Commemorating the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson.
This bill commemorates the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson. It does not make any changes to laws or policies.
Designating Kansas as a purple heart state and permitting homeless veterans to use alternative forms of proof of identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards.
This bill designates Kansas as a Purple Heart state and allows homeless veterans to use alternative forms of identification when applying for non-driver ID cards.