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Proposing amendments to article 10 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to establish requirements for reapportioning congressional, state senatorial, state representative and board of education districts and prohibit the reapportionment thereof except when required by the constitution of the state of Kansas or when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
This bill proposes changes to the Kansas Constitution to establish rules for redrawing congressional and state legislative districts. It also prohibits these changes unless required by the Constitution or ordered by a court.
Terminating the secretary of state's authority to appoint election commissioners and transferring the jurisdiction, powers and duties for conducting elections in counties with an election commissioner to the county clerk for such county.
This bill would stop the Secretary of State from appointing election commissioners and instead give county clerks more responsibility for conducting elections.
Prohibiting plaintiffs from filing abusive civil actions against certain defendants with whom the plaintiff has a current or former family, household or dating relationship and authorizing the court to impose prefiling restrictions on such plaintiffs.
This bill aims to prevent people from filing false or abusive lawsuits against someone they have a personal relationship with. It would give courts the power to stop these lawsuits before they start.
Removing breastfeeding mothers from the mandatory jury service exclusion list and including them in the discretionary jury service exclusion list.
This bill would remove breastfeeding mothers from a list of people who are automatically exempt from jury duty. Instead, they would be included on a list where judges have discretion to excuse them.
Extending the expiration date of the Kansas school equity and enhancement act from 2027 to 2028.
This bill extends the expiration date of a law that aims to improve Kansas schools from 2027 to 2028. This means schools will have more time to make changes and improvements.
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.
Creating the Kansas public employees retirement system cost-of-living adjustment commission, prescribing powers and duties of the commission and establishing procedures of the legislature relating to the annual cost-of-living adjustment rate recommended by the commission.
This bill creates a commission to study and recommend annual cost-of-living adjustments for Kansas public employees' retirement system. The commission will provide guidance on how much retirees should receive as an increase to their pensions.
Requiring persons convicted of or given diversion agreements for driving under the influence offenses to attend victim impact panel programs.
This bill requires people convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or given a diversion agreement for DUI to attend victim impact panel programs.
Classifying crimes related to driving under the influence and driving a commercial vehicle under the influence as person crimes.
This bill would classify crimes related to driving under the influence (DUI) and driving a commercial vehicle under the influence as 'person crimes'. This means that these offenses would be treated more seriously than they are currently.
Requiring the director of property valuation to conduct a review or audit of the appraisal and apportionment of the valuation of the property of any public utility when the total appraised value of property of such public utility in this state decreased more than 5% and a governmental body requests such review or audit.
This bill requires a review or audit of public utility property values when there's a significant decrease and a government body asks for it.
Allowing a nonpartisan candidate to include such candidate's political party affiliation on the ballot with such candidate's name.
This bill allows nonpartisan candidates to include their political party affiliation on the ballot. This means that voters would be able to see which party a candidate is affiliated with when casting their vote.
Requiring the county election officer to call a special election to fill a vacancy within the governing body of a municipality if the position remains vacant after 60 days.
This bill requires a special election to fill a vacant seat on a city council if the position remains empty for more than 60 days.
Clarifying the signature verification requirements for advance voting ballot envelopes and providing for the repeal of advance voting statutes, except where advance voting is required by federal law, if a state or federal court issues a final order or judgment which is not subject to appeal invalidating such signature verification requirements.
This bill clarifies how advance voting ballot envelopes are verified and provides a process for repealing advance voting laws if a court rules that current verification requirements are invalid.
Eliminating the Kansas residency requirement after completing a Kansas promise scholarship program, clarifying the work requirements upon completion of such program and repealing the sunset on the program.
This bill removes the requirement for Kansas Promise scholarship recipients to stay in Kansas after they complete their program. It also clarifies work requirements and extends the program's duration.
Providing an exception to KORA that authorizes certain retired KPERS members to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership.
This bill proposes to restrict public access to identifying information about certain retired KPERS members on websites that display home addresses or ownership. This would apply to retired KPERS members who meet specific criteria.
Requiring criminal history record check information relating to hemp producers to be sent to the state fire marshal, updating the fingerprinting language for the state banking commissioner for money transmitters and earned wage access services providers and authorizing the state gaming agency and attorney general to have access to more criminal history record information.
This bill requires hemp producers to share their criminal history record check information with the state fire marshal. It also updates fingerprinting requirements for money transmitters and earned wage access services providers, and gives more access to criminal history records to the state gaming agency and attorney general.
Requiring all applicants for teaching licenses and certificates and employees of a school district or public innovative district to submit to a criminal history record check and creating the criminal history record check reimbursement fund for certain state and criminal history record checks conducted by the Kansas department for aging and disability services.
This bill requires all teacher applicants and school district employees to undergo a criminal history record check. It also creates a fund to reimburse for certain state and criminal history record checks.
Requiring all persons to be 18 years of age to be eligible to give consent for marriage and eliminating exceptions to such requirement.
This bill requires all people to be at least 18 years old to give consent for a marriage. This means there will be no exceptions to this rule.
Enacting the forming open and robust university minds or FORUM Act, prohibiting postsecondary educational institutions from certain actions concerning freedom of speech, expression and association, providing exceptions thereto, providing for monetary damages, and requiring the submission of a report to the legislature and the governor.
This bill aims to protect freedom of speech, expression, and association on university campuses. It prohibits certain actions by postsecondary educational institutions that might restrict these rights.
Providing that certain natural gas storage facilities shall not be classified as public utilities for property tax purposes.
This bill would exempt certain natural gas storage facilities from being classified as public utilities for property tax purposes.
Making and concerning certain supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029 for various state agencies.
This bill proposes budget changes for state agencies over four years. It includes additional funding for some programs and services.
Providing for a presidential preference primary election every four years commencing in 2028 and aligning the special election date in March with the presidential preference primary election date.
This bill proposes holding a presidential preference primary election every four years starting in 2028. It also aligns the special election date in March with this new primary election.
Prohibiting the use of fluoride additives in public water supplies.
This bill proposes prohibiting the use of fluoride additives in public water supplies. This means that if passed, it would stop adding fluoride to drinking water.
Providing that the failure of an alcohol or drug test can be certified when the law enforcement officer administering such test had reasonable grounds to believe a person was attempting to operate a vehicle.
This bill allows a person's failure of an alcohol or drug test to be certified if a law enforcement officer had reasonable grounds to believe they were trying to drive. This applies when someone is stopped for suspected DUI.