Regulating the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in this state and establishing licensure of electronic cigarette manufacturers.
SB 355 requires all electronic cigarette manufacturers selling in Kansas - whether based in-state or shipping from out-of-state - to obtain a state license from the Director of Taxation. This affects manufacturers directly by mandating a $500 application fee, a corporate surety bond, and detailed business disclosures (like addresses and ownership). Key provisions include requiring licenses for all sales channels (including distributors/retailers), prohibiting license transfers, and mandating visible display of licenses at business locations. The bill aims to regulate e-cigarette manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution under Kansas' tobacco product laws.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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As Amended by Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}
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MINOR
The bill title was updated to reflect the Senate Committee of the Whole's amendment. The most significant change is the increase in the electronic cigarette manufacturer license fee from $500 to $2,500. A paragraph requiring applicants to appoint the secretary of state as an agent for service of process was removed. The definitions section and other procedural requirements remain unchanged.
FISCAL
The fee for an electronic cigarette manufacturer's license was increased from $500 to $2,500.
REQUIREMENT
The requirement for applicants to appoint the secretary of state as an agent for service of process was deleted.
TECHNICAL
The bill title was updated to indicate it was amended by the Senate Committee of the Whole.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced
Received and Introduced
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 40, Nay 0
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Joseph Claeys was adopted
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Joseph Claeys
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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