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Increasing the criminal penalties for second or subsequent convictions of the crime of violation of a protective order.
This bill increases penalties for people who violate a protective order for the second or subsequent time.
Amending the crime of unlawful sexual relations to include persons in a position of trust or authority when such position is used to carry out the offense.
This bill amends the crime of unlawful sexual relations to include situations where someone in a position of trust or authority uses their power to commit the offense. This could apply to teachers, coaches, or other authorities who take advantage of their role to engage in inappropriate behavior.
Increasing the time of initial orders and possible extensions under the protection from abuse act and the protection from stalking, sexual assault or human trafficking act.
This bill increases the time allowed for initial orders and extensions under two laws that protect people from abuse, stalking, sexual assault, or human trafficking.
Providing that tenure at postsecondary educational institutions is not a right to or property interest in continued employment.
This bill says that having tenure at a Kansas college or university does not guarantee job security. Tenure would no longer be considered a right to continued employment.
Requiring the state board of regents and the state board of education to ensure that no teacher preparation program includes content related to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing an extended period for retired and substitute teachers to complete certain required literacy training as part of the Kansas blueprint for literacy.
This bill requires teacher preparation programs in Kansas to exclude content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It also extends a deadline for retired and substitute teachers to complete literacy training.
Enacting the family rights in medical investigations act to provide requirements for the reporting of suspicions of abuse or neglect of a child for medical professionals and require a medical professional to provide notice to a parent of a CARE exam and allow parents to request a second medical opinion.
This bill requires medical professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect and notify parents when a Child Abuse Research Evaluation (CARE) exam is performed. Parents will also have the option to request a second medical opinion.
Establishing the Kansas medical rights of conscience act to permit a healthcare provider to refuse to provide transgender healthcare services if such services violate the provider's conscience and creating a civil cause of action for violation of this act.
This bill allows healthcare providers to refuse to provide transgender healthcare services if it goes against their personal beliefs. It also gives individuals a way to take legal action if they think someone is violating this rule.
Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours, prohibiting any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes and requiring school districts to report on the amount of screen time that certain students experience during a typical school day.
This bill requires Kansas school districts to prohibit students from using personal electronic devices during school hours. It also bans school employees from using social media for official school purposes and requires reporting on student screen time.
Creating a civil cause of action for violations of the constitution or laws of the United States by any person acting under the color of law.
This bill creates a new way for people to take legal action against someone who breaks federal laws or the US Constitution while acting like they have authority.
Providing that under rental agreements governed by the residential landlord tenant act, a landlord is required to count certain income when considering a tenant or prospective tenant's qualifications for housing, providing for the sealing and expungement of court records in eviction actions related to such rental agreements and requiring mediation in such eviction cases unless the court finds that mediation would not aid the parties materially.
This bill requires landlords to consider certain income when evaluating a tenant's qualifications for housing. It also allows court records related to evictions to be sealed or expunged and mandates mediation in eviction cases unless it's not helpful.
Moving marijuana from schedule I to schedule III of the uniform controlled substances act.
This bill would change the classification of marijuana from a highly controlled substance (Schedule I) to a less controlled one (Schedule III). This means it would be treated more like prescription drugs than illegal drugs.
Requiring all legislators and the spouses of legislators who are in leadership positions to disclose the amount of any salary they receive paid by public funds, providing that such information be published on the legislative website and requiring such information be provided in statements of substantial interest.
This bill requires Kansas legislators and their spouses who hold leadership positions to disclose any salaries they receive from public funds. This information will be published on the legislative website and included in statements of substantial interest.
Requiring landlords to return the security deposit and certain portions of rent payments that would be due when a dwelling unit is condemned due to action or inaction of the landlord.
This bill requires landlords to return security deposits and a portion of rent when a rental unit is condemned due to their actions or lack thereof.
Authorizing comprehensive wellness programs for the Kansas highway patrol and Kansas bureau of investigation, permitting law enforcement personnel of other state agencies to participate in such programs and making annual transfers from the state highway fund and the state general fund for the purpose of financing the implementation of such programs.
This bill aims to create comprehensive wellness programs for Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Bureau of Investigation employees. The program will also be open to law enforcement personnel from other state agencies.
Establishing the Kansas first responder scholarship program to provide postsecondary tuition assistance to certain first responders and dependents of such first responders.
This bill creates a scholarship program for certain first responders and their dependents to help pay for post-secondary education. The program aims to provide tuition assistance to support these individuals' further education.
Exempting certain property used for thrift store purposes by a church or religious organization from property tax.
This bill would exempt certain properties used by churches or religious organizations for thrift store purposes from property taxes.
Requiring hospitals use a surgical smoke plume evacuation system and adopt policies for the evacuation of surgical smoke during certain surgical procedures.
This bill requires hospitals in Kansas to use a special system to remove surgical smoke during certain procedures. The goal is to improve patient safety and reduce health risks.
Enacting the Kansas short-term, limited duration insurance act; establishing definitions, disclosure, premiums, renewal and underwriting requirements relating thereto and authorizing the commissioner of insurance to adopt rules and regulations to implement and oversee the act.
This bill aims to establish rules for short-term insurance policies in Kansas. It sets standards for things like premiums, renewal, and underwriting.
Providing a one-time, nonrefundable vehicle registration property tax credit for eligible vehicles.
This bill proposes a one-time tax credit for eligible vehicle owners. The credit would be nonrefundable and apply only to property taxes paid on vehicle registrations.
Expanding property tax exemption eligibility to include commercial and industrial machinery and equipment that was acquired or transported into this state on or before June 30, 2006.
This bill would exempt from property taxes commercial and industrial machinery and equipment that was brought into Kansas before June 30, 2006.
Urging Congress to enact immigration reform.
This bill asks Congress to make changes to immigration laws. It's a request for lawmakers in Washington D.C. to pass new rules.
Enacting the patient's right to save act to establish shared savings programs and providing for the duties and requirements of such programs.
This bill aims to establish shared savings programs for patients. It's meant to help people save money on healthcare costs.
Requiring managed care organizations to provide an explanation of benefits to KanCare and CHIP enrollees.
This bill requires managed care organizations to explain their benefits to people enrolled in KanCare and CHIP. This means they'll have to clearly outline what services are covered and how much it costs.
Requiring the state corporation commission to establish uniform siting and permitting standards for certain energy facilities and limiting local governmental actions relating thereto
This bill would require the State Corporation Commission to create uniform rules for building certain energy facilities and limit what local governments can do about it.
Decreasing the number of votes required to not retain a judge of the district court in office from a majority to 40% in judicial districts that have nonpartisan selection of judges and retention elections.
This bill changes how judges are retained in some Kansas courts. Currently, a judge needs more than half of voters' support to stay in office. This bill would lower that threshold to 40%.