Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2434: Substitute for HB 2434 by Committee on Appropriations - Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers.

HB 2434 is a funding bill that adjusts budget limits for 12 Kansas state boards and commissions for fiscal years 2026-2028. It increases expenditure limits for most agencies (e.g., State Bank Commissioner +$275,242, Board of Barbering +$3,778) while decreasing limits for others (e.g., State Board of Pharmacy -$402,043). The bill also lapses unused funds for agencies like the Public Disclosure Commission and Legislative Coordinating Council. This legislation directly affects state agency budgets but does not create new policies or impact the general public.

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HB 2426: 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.

HB 2426 defines "gender" as biological sex at birth for legal purposes in Kansas statutes. It requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to reissue driver's licenses and the Office of Vital Statistics to reissue birth certificates if they reflect gender identity inconsistent with biological sex at birth. The bill invalidates birth certificates issued before July 1, 2026, that do not match this definition and mandates correction of such records. This policy directly affects individuals whose legal documents (birth certificates or licenses) currently reflect a gender identity different from their sex assigned at birth.

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HB 2443: Providing that certain natural gas storage facilities shall not be classified as public utilities for property tax purposes.

HB 2443 amends Kansas property tax law to exclude certain natural gas storage facilities from being classified as "public utilities" for tax purposes. Specifically, it applies to new facilities constructed after January 1, 2026, located entirely within a single county without crossing state boundaries. This change means these facilities would no longer be subject to the higher property tax rates typically applied to public utilities. The bill directly affects owners of qualifying natural gas storage infrastructure built after 2026. It revises K.S.A. 79-5a01 and repeals the prior definition.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

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SB 347: 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.

SB 347 ends the Kansas Secretary of State's authority to appoint election commissioners in counties with populations over 125,000. Starting July 1, 2026, all election duties - including voter registration, election supervision, and administration - will transfer to county clerks whenever a commissioner vacancy occurs or a term ends. County clerks will then conduct elections under existing law (K.S.A. 25-126) for those counties. The bill repeals current provisions governing election commissioners, making this change permanent once no commissioners remain.

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HB 2474: 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 whose total appraised value of property of such public utility in this state decreased more than 5%.

HB 2474 requires Kansas' director of property valuation to conduct a review or audit of public utilities' property valuations when a utility's total appraised value in the state decreases by more than 5% compared to the prior tax year. It directly affects public utilities experiencing significant drops in their state property valuations. The bill mandates that the director complete the review and post findings online for public access, replacing the previous requirement. This amendment to K.S.A. 79-5a02 updates the process for addressing substantial valuation changes in utility property assessments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 343: Requiring the state board of regents to adopt rules and regulations to prohibit state moneys from being allocated for certain low-earning outcome programs and prohibiting political subdivisions from allocating state moneys for certain low-earning outcome programs.

SB 343 prohibits state and local public funds from supporting postsecondary education programs with low graduate earnings, as defined by federal standards. The state board of regents must create rules blocking state funds (including student aid and operational budgets) for such programs and submit annual reports to the legislature on enforcement and fiscal impact. Local governments, school boards, and other political subdivisions are also barred from using public money for these programs. This bill directly affects Kansas public universities, community colleges, and local education entities receiving state or local funding.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

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SB 346: 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.

SB 346 prevents individuals from filing civil lawsuits against current or former family, household, or dating partners primarily to harass or maliciously harm them. If a defendant claims a case is abusive, courts must hold a hearing and may dismiss the case if evidence shows the plaintiff repeatedly filed similar lawsuits (within 5 years) or was sanctioned for frivolous filings. Courts can impose a 48- to 72-month ban on the plaintiff filing new cases against the same person and award attorney fees to the defendant. This directly affects plaintiffs in relationship-based civil disputes who repeatedly use the court system for harassment, while requiring courts to verify the legitimacy of such claims before allowing filings.

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SB 310: Regulating the acceptance of cryptocurrency as a form of campaign contribution.

SB 310 establishes a $200 annual limit on cryptocurrency contributions to Kansas candidates per election cycle. It requires all digital currency donations to be processed through U.S.-based payment systems that verify donor identities and report personal details (name, address, occupation) within 24 hours. The bill mandates that cryptocurrency contributions must be converted to U.S. dollars within three business days and deposited into campaign accounts, prohibiting campaigns from holding digital currency as assets. This applies to all candidates and committees receiving digital currency donations under Kansas election law.

Topics ✗ Technology

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SB 342: Extending the expiration date of the Kansas school equity and enhancement act from 2027 to 2028.

SB 342 extends the expiration date of Kansas' existing school funding law (the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act) from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2028. This procedural bill directly affects the current school finance law by changing its sunset date, ensuring its provisions remain in effect for one additional year. The key mechanism is amending Kansas Statute 72-5176 to update the expiration date from 2027 to 2028, with the existing section being repealed as part of the process. This change does not alter the law's substance or create new policies, only delays its automatic termination.

Topics ✓ Education

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HB 2460: Modifying an exception to the Kansas open records act that authorizes certain individuals to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership by providing that certain individuals who were employed for five or more years, certain elected officials and persons who reside at an address that is subject to restriction from public access may request to have such information restricted and removing an exception related to information or reports obtained and prepared by the office of the state bank commissioner.

HB 2460 amends Kansas's Open Records Act (KORA) to allow state legislators to restrict their home addresses and home ownership information from public websites. This specifically affects members of the Kansas legislature, who will now have the option to prevent this identifying information from being disclosed online. The bill adds a new exception to KORA's disclosure rules, requiring public agencies to withhold such details upon request by a legislator. This change applies only to information posted on public websites, not to other records held by government agencies. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee after introduction on January 15, 2026.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2475: Providing a sales tax exemption for purchases made by radical life inc.

HB 2475 would amend Kansas' sales tax law to grant a sales tax exemption specifically for purchases made by "radical life inc," adding this organization to the existing list of entities eligible for tax exemptions under K.S.A. 79-3606(b). This provision directly affects "radical life inc" by exempting its qualifying purchases from state sales tax, aligning them with exemptions previously available to hospitals, schools, and other nonprofits. The bill modifies the tax code to explicitly include "radical life inc" in the exemption category for purchases used exclusively for the organization's purposes. This is a targeted policy change affecting one specific entity, not a broad legislative shift. The bill remains pending in the Taxation Committee as of its introduction date.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

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SB 312: Designating a portion of U.S. highway 36 as the deputy sheriff Brandon Gaede memorial highway.

SB 312 designates a segment of U.S. Highway 36 within Phillipsburg (from its eastern to western city limits) as the "Deputy Sheriff Brandon Gaede Memorial Highway" to honor the Phillips County deputy who died in the line of duty in 2025. The bill requires the Kansas Department of Transportation to install official commemorative signage along this highway segment per state transportation laws. This is a ceremonial designation with no policy changes or funding impacts.

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