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Modifying the definition of earnings to include paid compensation for wage garnishment exemption purposes.
This bill changes how 'earnings' are defined for purposes of exempting certain wages from garnishment. This means some Kansans may be able to keep more of their paychecks.
Requiring any person who is 17 years of age and under to wear a helmet when operating an electric-assisted scooter or electric-assisted bicycle and modifying the definition and operation of electric-assisted scooters to include certain specifications and maximum operating speeds.
This bill requires anyone under 18 years old to wear a helmet when riding an electric-assisted scooter or bicycle. It also sets specifications and speed limits for these vehicles.
Requiring the approval of property tax levies and bond issuances by elected bodies or electors.
This bill requires elected bodies or voters to approve property tax increases and bond issuances. This means that local governments would need permission from either their elected officials or the people they represent before increasing taxes or borrowing money.
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 for fiscal years 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. It includes both supplemental appropriations for 2026 and new funding for future years.
Providing that under rental agreements governed by the residential landlord tenant act, a landlord is required to accept partial payments and to count certain income when considering a tenant or prospective tenant's qualifications for housing.
This bill requires landlords in Kansas to accept partial payments from tenants and consider certain income when evaluating a tenant's qualifications for housing.
Authorizing the removal of a voter from voter registration rolls if such voter is issued a driver's license by another state and requiring attestation on voter registration form that obtaining a foreign driver's license constitutes a change in residency for voting purposes.
This bill proposes removing a voter from Kansas' registration rolls if they get a driver's license from another state. It also requires voters to attest that getting a foreign driver's license means they've changed their residency.
Providing for the apportionment of business income by a manufacturer of alcoholic liquor by the single sales factor.
This bill proposes a new way for manufacturers of alcoholic liquor to calculate their business income. It would use a single sales factor method instead of other methods.
Enacting the Kansas geoengineering and weather modification prohibition act, prohibiting geoengieering and weather modification activities, providing criminal penalties for violations of the act and assigning enforcement and reporting authority to the department of health and environment.
This bill would prohibit geoengineering and weather modification activities in Kansas. It would also establish penalties for violators and assign enforcement to the Department of Health and Environment.
Authorizing school districts to employ chaplains or accept such persons as volunteers.
This bill allows school districts in Kansas to hire chaplains or accept volunteers who can provide spiritual support to students and staff.
Prohibiting members of the legislature from engaging in transactions involving stocks and other securities during legislative sessions.
This bill would prevent Kansas state legislators from buying or selling stocks and other securities during their legislative sessions.
Designating a portion of U.S. highway 36 as the deputy sheriff Brandon Gaede memorial highway.
This bill proposes to name a section of U.S. highway 36 after Deputy Sheriff Brandon Gaede.
Eliminating state income tax on certain qualified overtime compensation.
This bill aims to exempt certain overtime pay from state income tax. This means some Kansans might see a reduction in their state taxes.
Increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy.
This bill aims to increase the amount of property tax exemption for residential properties from the statewide school levy.
Prohibiting members of the legislature from lobbying for a period of four years after leaving office.
This bill would prevent former Kansas state legislators from becoming lobbyists for four years after leaving office.
Requiring veterans with a condition from military service to be offered diversion for certain offenses and expanding the mitigating factor for departure at sentencing for veterans.
This bill requires diversion programs for certain offenses when a veteran has a condition related to their military service. It also expands a factor that can lead to a lighter sentence for veterans.
Requiring persons convicted of or given diversion agreements for driving under the influence 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. These panels help offenders understand the effects of their actions on victims and their families.
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 other traffic violations.
Defining the term "gender" to mean biological sex at birth for purposes of statutory construction, directing the division of motor vehicles to invalidate and reissue driver's licenses when necessary when necessary to correct the gender identification on such licenses and directing the office of vital statistics to invalidate and reissue birth certificates when necessary to correct the sex identification on such certificates.
This bill defines 'gender' as a person's biological sex at birth. It would require corrections to driver's licenses and birth certificates if they don't match this definition.
Providing a sales tax exemption for certain purchases and sales by the Johnson county Christmas bureau association.
This bill would exempt certain purchases and sales made by the Johnson County Christmas Bureau Association from paying Kansas state sales tax.
Providing an excise tax on large employers for certain federal benefits paid to employees.
This bill proposes an excise tax on large employers who provide certain federal benefits to their employees. The tax would be used to fund these benefits.
Enacting the student secular bill of rights to establish statutory protections against religious coercion and discrimination in public schools.
This bill aims to protect Kansas students from religious coercion and discrimination in public schools. It establishes a 'student secular bill of rights' to ensure equal treatment and freedom from unwanted religious influence.
Authorizing the over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets.
This bill would allow Kansans to buy certain medications, ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets, without a prescription.
Determining food that contains specific color additives to be adulterated.
This bill proposes that certain foods containing specific color additives would be considered adulterated. This means they wouldn't meet safety standards.
Prohibiting the office of the state bank commissioner or any other state agency from becoming a receiver for a technology-enabled fiduciary financial institution that becomes insolvent or declares bankruptcy.
This bill prevents the state's bank commissioner or other agencies from taking control of a technology-enabled financial institution that goes bankrupt. This means they won't be responsible for managing the company's assets and debts.
Authorizing the state bank commissioner to revoke a TEFFI charter, subject to approval by the legislative coordinating council.
This bill allows the state bank commissioner to cancel a charter for a TEFFI (Trust and Estate Financial Institution) if approved by the Legislative Coordinating Council.