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Authorizing the state board of regents to sell and convey real property valued at $5,000,000 or less without further legislative authorization and requiring the submission of an annual report listing any such real property sales to the legislature.
This bill allows the state board of regents to sell small pieces of land without needing further permission from lawmakers. It also requires an annual report on these sales.
Removing the presumption that leased land shall be classified as land devoted to agricultural use for property tax purposes.
This bill changes how Kansas classifies land used for agriculture. Currently, if someone leases land for farming or ranching, it's assumed to be agricultural use for property tax purposes. This bill would remove that assumption.
Prohibiting certain terms in a contract between a health insurer and a dentist and requiring that reviews, audits or investigations of healthcare providers concerning healthcare provider claims be completed within six months.
This bill aims to regulate contracts between health insurers and dentists. It also sets a deadline for reviewing healthcare provider claims.
Providing for the pheasants forever and quail forever distinctive license plates.
This bill proposes creating special license plates for pheasant and quail hunting enthusiasts. The plates would be distinctive and allow these hunters to show their passion.
Mandating insurance coverage of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS).
This bill requires insurance companies to cover treatment for two specific childhood mental health conditions: Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS).
Increasing the personal needs allowance for residents receiving long-term care in a medicaid-approved nursing facility.
This bill aims to increase the personal allowance for seniors living in Medicaid-approved nursing facilities. This means they'll have more money each month to spend on personal items or save.
Allowing hunters who are federally licensed drone operators to use drones to locate wounded or recently deceased deer.
This bill allows hunters who are also federally licensed drone operators to use their drones to locate wounded or recently deceased deer.
Providing for an exemption from remediation costs or other liability from prior commercial pesticide application by the United States army for owners of certain property located in Johnson county.
This bill would exempt owners of certain properties in Johnson County from paying for cleanup or liability related to commercial pesticides used by the US Army in the past.
Urging Congress to give state insurance regulators authority over Medicare Advantage plans.
This bill asks Congress to give Kansas state insurance regulators more control over Medicare Advantage plans. This means they would have a bigger role in overseeing and regulating these health insurance plans for seniors.
Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Labette county for the purpose of providing financial support to fire departments located in the county.
This bill gives Labette County the authority to collect a sales tax countywide. The revenue generated will support local fire departments.
Increasing certain municipal court fee assessments and crediting such increase to the Kansas commission on peace officers' standards and training fund and the crime victims assistance fund.
This bill increases certain fees collected by municipal courts in Kansas and puts that extra money towards training for police officers and helping crime victims.
Prohibiting public adjusters from negotiating for or effectuating the settlement of any insurance claim relating to residential lines of insurance.
This bill would prevent public adjusters from negotiating settlements for residential insurance claims. This means they wouldn't be able to help homeowners resolve disputes with their insurance companies.
Enacting the insurance savings account act, allowing individuals and corporations to establish insurance savings accounts with certain financial institutions, providing eligible expenses, requirements and restrictions for such accounts and establishing addition and subtraction modifications under the Kansas income tax act.
This bill allows individuals and corporations to open special savings accounts for insurance purposes. These accounts would have specific rules and restrictions.
Providing an exception to criminal liability when a defendant has a mental disease or defect so as not to know the nature of the act or that such act was wrong.
This bill proposes an exception to criminal liability for individuals who have a mental disease or defect that prevents them from understanding the nature of their actions or knowing they're wrong.
Establishing an impaired provider program, expanding the grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee and providing for the reinstatement of a revoked license under the Kansas nurse practice act.
This bill aims to help Kansas nurses who struggle with addiction or other issues that affect their work. It sets up a program to support these providers and makes it easier for them to get back on track.
Permitting a licensed chiropractor to evaluate and provide written clearance to a school athlete who has been removed from a sport competition or practice session pursuant to the school sports head injury prevention act.
This bill allows licensed chiropractors to evaluate and give clearance for student athletes who have been removed from a sport due to a head injury. The athlete's doctor would need to confirm they're safe to return to play.
Establishing restrictions on the use of step therapy protocols by health insurance plans.
This bill aims to limit how health insurance companies use step therapy protocols. Step therapy requires patients to try cheaper alternatives before getting their preferred medication.
Providing for the appointment of delegates to a convention under article V of the constitution of the United States and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of such delegates.
This bill proposes appointing delegates to a convention under Article V of the US Constitution. The delegates would have specific duties and responsibilities.
Prohibiting the use of remote ballot boxes for the return of advance voting ballots.
This bill would stop people from using remote ballot boxes to return advance voting ballots. It's about how Kansans can vote early and absentee.
Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Leavenworth county for the purposes of furnishing, equipping, improving and maintaining county-supported emergency management operations.
This bill gives Leavenworth County permission to collect a sales tax from retailers across the county. The money will be used for emergency management operations.
Providing for the qualifications of regular and provisional appraisers and allowing for the appointment of such appraisers to serve as county appraisers.
This bill aims to establish qualifications for regular and provisional appraisers and allow them to serve as county appraisers. It does not specify any changes or requirements for existing appraisers.
Designating the first Tuesday in May as precinct committee person awareness day.
This bill proposes designating the first Tuesday in May as Precinct Committee Person Awareness Day. This day would be used to recognize and promote the importance of precinct committee persons in Kansas.
Including children with fetal alcohol syndrome disorder under the definition of other health impairment in the special education for exceptional children act.
This bill aims to include children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) under the definition of 'Other Health Impairment' in Kansas's special education law. This would allow schools to provide extra support and accommodations for these students.
Requiring treasurers of candidates and persons who support or oppose constitutional amendments to report lists of small donors names and addresses to the public disclosure commission and providing that such lists shall not be part of any report required to be made public.
This bill requires treasurers of candidates and groups supporting or opposing constitutional amendments to report lists of small donors' names and addresses to the Public Disclosure Commission. The reports will not be publicly available.
Prohibiting healthcare providers from prescribing medication, administering diagnostic tests or conducting ongoing behavioral health treatments to minors except in certain circumstances.
This bill would limit healthcare providers from prescribing medication or conducting behavioral health treatments for minors except under certain circumstances.