Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2682: Enacting the Kansas organic waste land application accountability act and authorizing the department of health and environment to regulate the land application of biosolids and organic waste materials, except when applied by a bona fide farmer conducting normal farming operations on land owned or leased by such farmer.

HB 2682 requires commercial land spreaders (not farmers conducting normal operations on their own land) to obtain permits and follow strict rules for applying biosolids and organic waste to farmland. Key provisions include mandatory annual testing for pathogens, nutrients, and PFAS; a 1,000-foot buffer from residences; prohibitions on application during frozen/saturated soil conditions or near water sources; and requirements for odor control and recordkeeping. The law empowers the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and counties to enforce compliance through inspections, fines, or cease-and-desist orders for violations. It also defines "nuisances" related to odors or dust and allows counties to adopt additional local restrictions.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2753: Enacting the Kansas managed care bid fidelity and accountability act prohibiting the termination of certain clinical service contracts, providing penalties for material deviations from request for proposal responses and requiring reporting to the legislature of bid audits and material deviations.

HB 2753, the Kansas Managed Care Bid Fidelity and Accountability Act, requires managed care organizations (MCOs) providing Kansas Medicaid services to maintain strict adherence to their initial bid proposals for 24 months. It prohibits MCOs from unilaterally terminating contracts with healthcare providers listed in their original bid without specific justification (like fraud or immediate safety risks), and mandates 90-day notice for any allowed cancellations. The bill imposes penalties - including $100,000 fines per violation, 5% capitation payments, or suspension of new member assignments - for material deviations, such as reducing provider networks or making prior authorization more restrictive than promised. These provisions aim to ensure stable access to healthcare providers for Medicaid recipients by holding MCOs accountable to their contractual commitments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2425: Determining food that contains specific color additives to be adulterated.

HB 2425 prohibits the use of specific color additives in food and drugs deemed "adulterated" under Kansas law. It bans adulterated food (including items with these additives) from school meal programs but allows small sales under $5,000 to continue. For drugs containing synthetic color additives, the bill imposes civil penalties up to $500,000 per violation and classifies such violations as a felony. This directly affects food producers, schools serving meals, and drug manufacturers using the prohibited additives.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2432: Providing an excise tax on large employers for certain federal benefits paid to employees.

HB 2432 imposes a tax on large Kansas employers (those averaging 500+ employees annually) equal to the value of certain federal benefits their employees receive. These benefits include SNAP food assistance, school meals, housing subsidies, and Medicaid coverage. The bill also prohibits employers from asking job applicants about whether they receive these benefits. Employers must pay this tax to the state, with all revenue going directly to the state general fund. The law targets employers who benefit from federal support programs for their workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment