Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

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

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

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.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

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

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

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

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

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

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

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.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1617: Proposing to amend section 13 of article 2 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require a simple majority for passage of a resolution to ratify any amendment to the constitution of the United States or to make any application for congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the constitution of the United States.

This bill proposes to change the Kansas state constitution to lower the voting threshold for ratifying U.S. constitutional amendments or calling a federal amendment convention from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority. The change directly affects the state legislature by reducing the supermajority requirement currently outlined in Article 2, Section 13 of the state constitution. This adjustment is being made in response to a federal court ruling that declared the existing two-thirds rule unconstitutional under the U.S. Constitution. If approved by voters, the bill would allow state legislators to pass these specific resolutions with a standard majority vote rather than the higher threshold previously required.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1618: Proposing amendments to article 10 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to establish requirements for reapportioning congressional, state senatorial, state representative and board of education districts and prohibit the reapportionment thereof except when required by the constitution of the state of Kansas or when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

This bill proposes adding new rules to the Kansas Constitution that would guide how the state draws boundaries for congressional, state legislative, and school board districts. The key requirements mandate that districts be as equal in population as possible, with state districts allowed a deviation of no more than 5% from the ideal population, while also prioritizing compact shapes, preserving existing communities, and avoiding the dilution of minority voting strength. Additionally, the bill restricts when these maps can be redrawn, prohibiting the legislature from doing so unless required by the state constitution or ordered by a court. If voters approve this measure in the 2026 election, it will legally bind future lawmakers to follow these specific guidelines when creating electoral maps.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 303: House Substitute for SB 303 by Committee on Taxation - Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district, discontinuing certain sales tax exemptions, imposing sales tax on certain sales of lottery tickets, imposing an excise tax on all sports wagers as a rate of 2% of the amount wagered, creating the property tax relief fund and providing for transfers therefrom to the state school district finance fund and creating the sports wagering privilege tax refund fund.

SB 303 would allow Labette County to impose a countywide retailers' sales tax to fund fire departments within the county. The bill amends Kansas tax law to authorize county commissioners to seek voter approval (via petition or election) for this tax, requiring revenue to be used *solely* for fire department support. This creates a new funding mechanism specifically for Labette County fire services, distinct from existing county tax uses for courthouses or jails in other counties. The tax would require voter approval and must be spent exclusively on fire department needs as specified in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 322: Removing the authority of the state board of pharmacy to authorize individuals to access the prescription monitoring program database by rules and regulations.

SB 322 removes the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy’s authority to grant database access to the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) via administrative rules. Specifically, it deletes the provision allowing the board to authorize "delegates" (such as healthcare professionals or death investigators) through rules, requiring future access authorizations to be set by statute instead. This directly affects healthcare providers, pharmacists, and other professionals who currently rely on board rules to access PMP data for patient care or investigations. The bill amends K.S.A. 65-1682 and repeals the existing rule-making authority for database access. The change aims to clarify legislative control over who can access sensitive prescription data.

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