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Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.
This bill proposes an exemption from school district property taxes for residential properties owned by and used as a principal residence by people aged 60 or older.
Limiting the restrictions on who is eligible to be a county commissioner to only individuals holding elected office in the same county.
This bill proposes limiting who can be a county commissioner to only those holding elected office within that same county.
Exempting certain registered agritourism operations from local code and regulation enforcement.
This bill would exempt certain registered agritourism operations from local code and regulation enforcement. This means that these farms or ranches could operate without having to follow specific local rules.
Providing income tax credits for the retail sale of higher ethanol blends of fuel and expenditures for lockable gun and ammunition storage and discontinuing income tax credits for qualified alternative-fueled motor vehicle property or fueling station expenditures, agritourism liability insurance, assistive technology contributions, declared disaster capital investment, environmental compliance, owners promoting employment across Kansas and swine facility improvement.
This bill provides income tax credits for selling higher ethanol fuel and buying lockable gun storage. It also ends tax credits for alternative-fueled vehicles and other specific expenses.
Adding kratom to schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming amendments to the definition of fentanyl-related controlled substance in the criminal code.
This bill would add kratom to a list of highly controlled substances. It also updates the definition of fentanyl-related drugs.
Providing for a universal homestead exemption from ad valorem property taxation.
This bill proposes a universal homestead exemption from property taxes for Kansas homeowners.
Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility program, providing a financial hardship exception from such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.
This bill requires eligible school boards to consider participating in a program that provides free meals to all students. It also allows schools facing financial hardship to opt out and offers state assistance to those seeking participation.
Enacting the Kansas intellectual rights and knowledge act, providing a civil cause of action and penalties for violations of such act and authorizing students and student associations to exercise political and ideological beliefs, values and missions.
This bill aims to protect intellectual rights and knowledge in Kansas. It also allows students and student organizations to express their political and ideological beliefs.
Prohibiting counsel from suggesting an amount of damages for noneconomic loss in civil actions.
This bill aims to prevent lawyers from suggesting a specific amount of damages for non-monetary losses in civil cases. This means that lawyers would not be able to propose a specific dollar figure for things like emotional distress or pain and suffering.
Removing the authority of the state board of pharmacy to authorize individuals to access the prescription monitoring program database by rules and regulations.
This bill takes away the state board of pharmacy's authority to set rules for who can access the prescription monitoring program database.
House Substitute for SB231 by Committee on Elections - Changing the timing of city, school, community college and certain other municipality elections to fall in even-numbered years and requiring the term of office of municipal elected officials to be either two years or four years.
This bill changes when city, school, community college, and other municipality elections are held. It also sets a minimum term of office for municipal officials to be either two or four years.
Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices.
This bill proposes exempting sales tax for firearms, accessories, ammunition, and safety devices. This means buyers would pay less at checkout.
Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas by revising article 11 by establishing the freedom from taxes fund, establishing the Kansas citizens freedom review board, authorizing the board to review tax exemptions and approve or eliminate such exemptions and eliminating the motor vehicle property taxes and fees, state-mandated and state-imposed property taxes and state-imposed income and privilege taxes.
This bill proposes amending the Kansas Constitution to establish a 'Freedom from Taxes Fund' and create a board to review tax exemptions. It also aims to eliminate certain taxes and fees.
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 hold a convention of states to set term limits for members of Congress. This means setting a maximum number of years someone can serve in Congress.
Requiring registration of agents and political organizations representing countries of concern.
This bill requires registration of agents and political organizations that represent countries considered a concern by Kansas. This means they would need to provide information about themselves and their activities.
Permitting a pharmacist to initiate therapy for certain conditions consistent with the pharmacist's education, training and experience, adding pharmacists who initiate such therapy to the healthcare stabilization fund and allowing a pharmacist to dispense a one-time emergency refill of a noncontrolled prescription drug for up to a 90-day supply when no refills remain.
This bill allows pharmacists to start treatment for certain medical conditions if they have the necessary education and experience. It also lets them refill non-controlled prescription drugs for up to 90 days in emergency situations.
Exempting minor-owned businesses from paying sales tax on the first $10,000 of sales from tangible personal property sold each calendar year and from local taxes, licenses, permits and other local government permissions.
This bill would exempt minor-owned businesses from paying sales tax on their first $10,000 of sales each year. This exemption would also apply to local taxes and permits.
Providing a sales tax exemption for certain purchases by O'Connell children's shelter, inc.
This bill proposes exempting certain purchases by O'Connell children's shelter from Kansas sales tax. The shelter provides services for children and families.
Prohibiting cities and counties from restricting the discretion of landlords not to rent residential or commercial property on grounds including prospective tenants receipt of housing assistance or eviction or criminal history, and permitting cities and counties to prohibit discrimination by landlords on the basis of receipt of veterans benefits.
This bill prevents cities and counties from restricting landlords' decisions not to rent property based on a tenant's receipt of housing assistance or past evictions or criminal history. It also allows local governments to prohibit discrimination against veterans who receive benefits.
Expanding the income tax credit for qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures to allow credits against certain premium taxes, privilege fees and privilege taxes and allowing the transfer of unused credits to any individual or entity subject to such taxes.
This bill expands a tax credit for railroad track maintenance expenses. It allows credits against certain taxes and fees, and lets unused credits be transferred to others who pay those taxes.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to prohibit the levy of any property tax by the state or any political or taxing subdivision of the state.
This bill proposes an amendment to the Kansas Constitution to prohibit the state and local governments from levying property taxes.
Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and the threat to national security that such debt poses.
This bill recognizes the national debt as a serious issue that threatens national security. It does not propose any specific solutions or actions.
Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district.
This bill aims to reduce the rate of property taxes imposed by school districts. It would lower the amount of money collected from homeowners and businesses.
Prohibiting the development or operation of any new large load data center in a county that has had a drought emergency declared for such county pursuant to the Kansas emergency management act within the preceding three years.
This bill would prevent new large data centers from being built or operated in Kansas counties that have experienced a drought emergency within the past three years.
Clarifying definitions of individuals who are subject to a state and national criminal history record check and which agency receives the results of such record check.
This bill aims to clarify which individuals are required to undergo a state and national criminal history record check. It also specifies which agency receives the results of these checks.