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Exempting the state of Kansas from daylight saving time but providing for moving to permanent daylight saving time upon an act of Congress requiring such move.
This bill would exempt Kansas from observing daylight saving time (DST) if a federal law requires it. If Congress doesn't require DST, Kansas would remain on standard time.
Exempting correctional authorities and certain business entities contracting with correctional authorities from certain rules and regulations governing the possession, transportation and use of explosive materials.
This bill would allow correctional authorities and certain businesses that work with them to use explosive materials without following some rules. This could make it easier for these entities to handle explosives.
Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association and exercise of religion to certain individuals based on materials, programs and procedures developed by the state board of regents, in consultation with the attorney general, requiring the state board of regents to confirm that each such institution has complied with training requirements and authorizing the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance.
This bill requires postsecondary educational institutions in Kansas to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association, and exercise of religion to certain individuals. The training will be based on materials developed by the state board of regents and the attorney general.
Modifying the definition of household income for the homestead property tax refund act, providing for one homestead property tax refund claim form and providing an eligibility exception for claimants who are required to live away from the homestead by reason of health or other hardship, increasing the homestead appraised value thresholds for certain homestead refund claim provisions, extending the period of time to file homestead claims and providing for an increase in the maximum refund allowed, providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the SAFESR tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds the applicable threshold after qualifying in a previous tax year and modifying the household income threshold, providing a cost-of-living adjustment for purposes of the SAFESR tax credit and prohibiting tax sales of residential property for certain qualifying individuals for taxes owed on residential property.
This bill changes how household income is defined for a property tax refund program. It also allows some people who have to leave their homes due to health or hardship to still get the refund.
Changing the age for determining when a slot machine is an antique for purposes of exempting such devices from criminal gambling statutes.
This bill changes the age of a slot machine that can be considered antique and exempt from criminal gambling laws. This means older slot machines will no longer be considered illegal to own or use.
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.
Imposing a nameplate capacity tax and a production tax upon certain wind farms and solar facilities, crediting the nameplate capacity tax and the production tax revenue to the property tax relief fund, creating the property tax relief fund, transferring moneys from the property tax relief fund to the state school district finance fund and decreasing the statewide property tax levy for schools.
This bill proposes a new tax on certain wind farms and solar facilities. The revenue from this tax would go towards reducing property taxes for schools.
Authorizing nonpublic schools to permit nonaccredited private elementary or secondary school students to participate in certain activities for such nonpublic schools.
This bill allows non-accredited private schools to let students from other non-accredited schools participate in activities like sports or clubs. This means more opportunities for kids who attend these types of schools.
Increasing the penalty for a second or subsequent adjudication of criminal use of weapons and modifying the penalties for the crime of criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and the length of the ban on possessing a weapon for certain felons.
This bill increases penalties for people who use weapons illegally. It also changes rules for convicted felons who try to possess or use weapons.
Establishing the born to invest act and requiring the office of vital statistics to provide data to the office of the state treasurer for the distribution of informational materials regarding certain government-administered savings accounts.
This bill creates a program called 'Born to Invest' that aims to help Kansans save money. The state treasurer's office will receive data from the vital statistics office to distribute information about government-administered savings accounts.
Eliminating certain tax credits, exemptions, incentives, refunds and limitations, a transitional adjustment, a checkoff and a restoration program administered by the secretary that have expired or are no longer applicable.
This bill aims to eliminate outdated or expired tax credits, exemptions, and incentives that are no longer applicable. It also removes a transitional adjustment, checkoff, and restoration program.
Clarifying modifications for certain business interest expenses and federal net operating loss carrybacks and providing a technical change to a statutory cross reference for recaptured moneys related to adoption savings accounts for purposes of Kansas income tax.
This bill clarifies how businesses can deduct certain expenses and losses on their taxes. It also makes a technical change related to adoption savings accounts.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax assessed value increases for real property in any subclass and personal property classified as mobile homes.
This bill proposes to limit how much property taxes can increase for real estate and mobile homes. It aims to put a cap on these increases.
Enacting the Kansas municipal self-funded medical and prescription drug insurance pool act and establishing certain reserve, maximum exposure funding and reporting requirements for municipal self-funded medical and prescription drug insurance pools.
This bill creates a new program for Kansas municipalities to pool their resources and buy medical and prescription drug insurance together. This can help cities and towns save money on healthcare costs.
House Substitute for SB451 by House Committee on Elections - Clarifying when contributions may be accepted for the primary and general elections, prohibiting the use of public assets by government officers and employees to advocate for proposed amendments to the constitution of the state of Kansas and ballot questions submitted to voters, requiring campaign finance treasurer reports to include the products and services provided by vendors, requiring reporting of small contributions to the public disclosure commission.
This bill clarifies when campaign contributions can be accepted, prohibits government officials from using public assets for political purposes, and requires more detailed reporting of campaign finances.
Reorganizing certain provisions that apply to foreign insurance companies seeking authorization to do business in Kansas, authorizing the suspension or revocation of a nonresident agent's license without notice and opportunity for a hearing following notification to the commissioner of insurance that such nonresident agent no longer holds a home state license and requiring agents and public adjusters to respond to inquiries from the commissioner.
This bill updates rules for foreign insurance companies operating in Kansas and nonresident insurance agents. It also requires agents and public adjusters to respond to inquiries from the state.
Providing that earned wage access service registrants are subject to the Kansas financial institutions information security act.
This bill requires earned wage access services to follow the same information security guidelines as financial institutions in Kansas. This means these services must take steps to protect customers' personal and financial data.
Exempting any electric public utility that is a not-for-profit wholly owned subsidiary of an electric cooperative public utility from the jurisdiction of the state corporation commission.
This bill exempts certain electric utilities from being regulated by the State Corporation Commission. These utilities are owned by electric cooperatives and operate as non-profits.
Requiring public construction contracts to include a mutual waiver of consequential damages.
This bill requires public construction contracts to include a mutual waiver of consequential damages. This means that both parties involved in the contract agree not to seek damages beyond the original project cost if something goes wrong.