Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 518: Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

SB 518 is a proposed bill that would authorize the Kansas State Historical Society to transfer ownership of 11.97 acres of land in Johnson County to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. The land, described in the bill, would be conveyed via a simple transfer without appraisal or public bidding, subject to conditions prohibiting gambling and requiring a historic preservation easement. The tribe must also provide biennial reports to the state’s tribal relations committee for 10 years on land rehabilitation and consultations with other tribes. This transfer must be completed by July 1, 2028, and directly affects the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (as recipient) and the state (as grantor).

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 451: House Substitute for SB451 by House Committee on Elections - Clarifying when contributions may be accepted for the primary and general elections, prohibiting the use of public assets by government officers and employees to advocate for proposed amendments to the constitution of the state of Kansas and ballot questions submitted to voters, requiring campaign finance treasurer reports to include the products and services provided by vendors, requiring reporting of small contributions to the public disclosure commission.

SB 451 amends Kansas campaign finance law (K.S.A. 25-4148) to require campaign treasurers to detail specific vendor products and services paid for through advertising agencies, public relations firms, or political consultants. This change mandates that reports list each vendor, the exact products/services provided, payment dates, and purposes for every such expenditure exceeding $50. It directly affects campaign committees using third-party vendors for advertising or communications services. The bill strengthens transparency by requiring granular disclosure beyond simple payment amounts. This is a procedural reporting change focused on enhancing public visibility into campaign spending.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2787: Correcting an inconsistency in the number of temporary permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages that may be issued per year to a temporary permit holder.

HB 2787 corrects a numerical error in Kansas law that mistakenly limited temporary alcohol permit holders to "four 12" permits annually (likely a typo for "twelve"). The bill amends K.S.A. 41-1201(h)(1) to clarify that temporary permit holders may receive up to twelve permits per calendar year. This directly affects event organizers, charitable auction sellers, and fair operators seeking temporary alcohol sales permits. The change fixes a procedural inconsistency without altering policy or creating new requirements.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2783: Increasing the tax on electronic cigarettes and crediting the revenue to the children's initiative fund.

HB 2783 increases the tax on electronic cigarettes from $0.05 to $0.15 per milliliter of consumable liquid (the solution used in e-cigarettes) sold or distributed in Kansas. This tax applies to distributors and retailers who sell e-cigarettes, with the increased revenue directly credited to the Children's Initiative Fund (as established under K.S.A. 38-2102). The bill amends Kansas statutes 79-3387 and 79-3399 to implement this tax rate change and redirect funds to the designated children's fund, replacing previous revenue allocations for tobacco regulation. It does not change how the tax is collected but specifies where the additional revenue must go.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 450: Authorizing the secretary of administration to grant a monetary award to a state employee who reports activity that constitutes fraud, waste or abuse of funds in any program administered by a state agency.

SB 450 establishes a state employee suggestion program focused on cost reductions in state agency operations. Employees who submit cost-saving suggestions adopted by a state agency receive a monetary award equal to 10% of the documented cost savings (up to $5,000) within the first year of implementation. This award is part of the state's existing employee recognition program, which caps total annual awards at $3,500 per employee. The bill amends Kansas law to create this specific program under the secretary of administration's oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2786: Approving an election held by Ellsworth county to impose countywide retailers' sales tax for the purpose of financing the costs of construction, equipping and furnishing of a law enforcement center and courthouse improvements.

HB 2786 approves an election held by Ellsworth County to impose a countywide sales tax. The tax revenue will fund construction, equipment, and furnishings for a new law enforcement center and courthouse improvements. The tax will expire once all project costs are fully covered by collected revenue. This directly affects Ellsworth County residents through the sales tax and the county government through funding for specific public safety facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2788: Establishing the business enterprise program oversight task force to review state administration of priority placement for blind vendors on state property, allowing audits on the administration of such program, abolishing the vending facilities account outside the state treasury, establishing the business enterprise program fund in the Kansas department for children and families in the state treasury and transferring moneys from the vending facilities account to the business enterprise program fund.

HB 2788 establishes a 7-member business enterprise program oversight task force to review Kansas' program supporting blind vendors operating on state property. The task force must study program administration, vendor recruitment, fund handling, and compliance, and submit a report to the legislature by July 2027. The bill also renames the program, transfers funds from a "vending facilities account" to a new "business enterprise program fund" in the state treasury, and authorizes legislative audits of the program's finances and operations. This bill directly affects blind vendors licensed under the Randolph-Sheppard Act who operate state property vending facilities.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 495: Enacting the motor vehicle right to repair act.

SB 495, the Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Act, requires vehicle manufacturers to provide independent repair facilities and vehicle owners with access to diagnostic tools, parts, software, and mechanical data (like vehicle diagnostics and telematics) at the same cost and terms offered to dealers. It directly affects independent repair shops (which are not affiliated with dealers/manufacturers) and Kansas vehicle owners by giving them equal access to repair information and tools previously controlled by manufacturers. The bill establishes a Motor Vehicle Repair Board under the Attorney General to manage secure data access, set standards, and investigate violations. Key provisions mandate standardized, non-authorized access to vehicle diagnostic systems for all makes/models sold in Kansas, including commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds, and require manufacturers to sell repair components to independent shops on par with dealer pricing.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2689: Enacting the Kansas tri-share child care act for the sharing of child care costs among employers, employees and the state, establishing the Kansas tri-share child care matching program to be administered by the director of the Kansas office of early childhood and creating the Kansas tri-share child care matching program fund.

HB 2689 creates a child care cost-sharing program in Kansas where eligible employers, employees, and the state each cover one-third of approved child care costs for qualifying families. It directly affects low-to-moderate income parents (household income ≤325% of federal poverty level) with children not yet kindergarten age, licensed child care providers, and participating employers. The Kansas Office of Early Childhood administers the program, verifying eligibility, collecting contributions, and disbursing funds to providers while maintaining confidentiality of participant data. The program aims to increase child care affordability and availability by reducing out-of-pocket costs for working families through this shared funding model.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 513: Directing the Kansas department for children and families to develop, procure and implement software to provide direct child care subsidy payments to child care providers.

SB 513 requires Kansas' child care agencies to develop new software that will pay child care providers directly for subsidies, replacing the current system where families receive payments and reimburse providers. The bill mandates a modern system with features like provider portals, secure communication, and integration with existing state systems, aiming to streamline payments by 2027. Agencies must issue a request for information by January 2027, submit a cost and implementation report by June 2027, and then issue a formal request for proposals for the system. This directly affects child care providers (who will receive payments faster) and state agencies (DCF and the Office of Early Childhood, responsible for implementation).

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2728: Requiring the state corporation commission to establish uniform siting and permitting standards for certain energy facilities and limiting local governmental actions relating thereto

HB 2728 establishes statewide uniform standards for siting and permitting energy facilities (like wind, solar, and storage projects) by requiring the State Corporation Commission to set clear rules. It directly affects energy developers seeking permits and local governments (counties/cities) that previously managed approvals, by limiting local moratoriums to 30 days without commission approval (max 120 days total) and mandating decisions within 120 days of a complete application. The bill requires facilities to submit decommissioning plans with financial assurance to cover future removal costs and prohibits local rules that unreasonably delay projects. It aims to streamline approvals while preserving legitimate local health/safety protections, without overriding federal energy regulations.

Topics ✓ Energy

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 521: Providing for income tax credits for payment of employee's child care related expenses and certain employer contributions to expand community child care availability.

SB 521 creates tax credits for Kansas businesses that provide or support child care for their employees. Businesses can claim credits of 30-75% of expenses for paying for employee child care, establishing on-site facilities (50% in the first year), collaborating with other employers, or contributing to third parties improving child care access (50-75% depending on whether they serve families using subsidies). Credits are capped at $100,000 annually per business and require licensed child care providers. The bill, effective January 2027, repeals the previous tax credit provision and limits total annual credits to $3 million statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

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