Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2427: Substitute for HB 2427 by Committee on Appropriations - Establishing the positions of the senate fiscal integrity auditor appointed by the president of the senate and the house of representatives fiscal integrity auditor appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, providing for the duties of such fiscal integrity auditors including access to the state fiscal technology systems and software and reports and recommendations to certain legislative committees.

HB 2427 creates a new position for a fiscal integrity auditor in Kansas, appointed by the legislative coordinating council. The auditor will have unrestricted access to all state fiscal systems (like payroll and budget software) to examine spending for waste, fraud, or mismanagement, ensuring state agencies use funds as intended by lawmakers. The auditor must submit annual reports to legislative committees detailing findings on questionable spending, off-budget activities, and recommendations for transparency and cost savings. This bill directly affects Kansas state agencies and legislative oversight processes by adding an independent fiscal review role focused on accountability.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2512: Requiring treasurers of candidates and persons who support or oppose constitutional amendments to report lists of small donors names and addresses to the public disclosure commission and providing that such lists shall not be part of any report required to be made public.

HB 2512 requires campaign treasurers for candidates and individuals supporting/opposing constitutional amendments to collect and maintain small donor names and addresses (for contributions of $50 or less). However, it explicitly states these donor lists must not be included in any publicly disclosed campaign finance reports. This bill affects campaign treasurers by mandating the collection of this specific data while preventing its public release. The key provision creates a private record of small donors that remains confidential, separate from standard public disclosure requirements. It amends Kansas campaign finance laws (K.S.A. 25-4148 and 25-4180) to implement this restricted reporting.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 351: Requiring correctional facilities and jails to allow inmates and prisoners to make telephone calls at no cost.

SB 351 requires all Kansas correctional facilities and jails to allow inmates and prisoners to make telephone calls at no cost to them. The bill amends Kansas statutes (12-4213, 19-1919, and 75-5210) to explicitly prohibit charging inmates for calls or forcing them to use collect accounts or prepaid services. It directly affects individuals incarcerated in Kansas state prisons, county jails, and municipal holding facilities. The key provision mandates free access to phone calls while allowing facilities to set reasonable limits on call duration and frequency. This policy change applies to all inmates in Kansas custody under state law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2484: Eliminating the Kansas residency requirement after completing a Kansas promise scholarship program, clarifying the work requirements upon completion of such program and repealing the sunset on the program.

HB 2484 removes the requirement for Kansas Promise Scholarship recipients to live in Kansas after completing their education. It clarifies that students must work in Kansas for two years post-graduation (or continue studying in-state) but eliminates the prior residency mandate. The bill also permanently extends the program by repealing its sunset date, making the scholarship available indefinitely. This directly affects students who received or will receive the Kansas Promise Scholarship, changing their post-graduation obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 349: Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system for activities based on student attendance and a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.

SB 349 requires the Kansas State High School Activities Association to adjust private high school student attendance for classification in athletic activities using a multiplier factor. This factor combines three elements: championship history (1.15 for 5-9 titles, 1.3 for 10+ titles), geographic location (0.3 for schools in large public districts, 0.15 for medium, 0 for small), and socio-economic data (0.15 if under 20% of students qualify for free lunch, 0 otherwise). The adjusted attendance determines school classification for activities, but cannot change football classifications (e.g., 6-person to 8-person) and is not appealable. The bill applies only to private high schools (grades 9-12 not operated by public school districts) and expires in 2031.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1616: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax assessed value increases for real property in any subclass and personal property classified as mobile homes.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit how much the assessed value of residential real property and mobile homes can increase each year in Kansas. The amendment would cap annual increases for these property types at 1.5% of their value, starting from January 1, 2027. This change directly affects homeowners and mobile home owners by restricting how their property tax bases can grow over time. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and would be submitted to voters for approval before taking effect.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2500: Creating the Kansas public employees retirement system cost-of-living adjustment commission, prescribing powers and duties of the commission and establishing procedures of the legislature relating to the annual cost-of-living adjustment rate recommended by the commission.

HB 2500 creates a 13-member commission to determine annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Kansas public employees' retirement benefits. The commission, appointed by legislative leaders and retirement system representatives, must study retirement benefits - including holding public hearings - and recommend a COLA rate for a four-year period. This recommendation must be submitted to the legislature by December 1, 2026, for the 2028-2031 period. If the legislature fails to enact the recommended rate within 30 days of the next session, the previous rate remains in effect. The bill directly affects all current and future retirees covered by Kansas public retirement systems, including state employees, police, firefighters, judges, and school staff.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 354: Modifying member appointment, compensation and meeting requirements of the Kansas fire service training commission.

SB 354 restructures the Kansas Fire Service Training Commission's membership by replacing its previous appointment process with a new system. It specifies 12 members: eight appointed by the governor based on nominations from fire service organizations (e.g., one for full-time firefighters, one for volunteer firefighters), plus the fire marshal, forest service representative, university liaison, and emergency medical services director. The bill requires the commission to meet quarterly, clarifies that non-state members receive mileage but no salary (with state employees compensated per existing rules), and repeals the prior commission structure. This directly affects fire service organizations, training institutions, and commission members by changing how they are selected and compensated.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2508: Prohibiting healthcare providers from prescribing medication, administering diagnostic tests or conducting ongoing behavioral health treatments to minors except in certain circumstances.

HB 2508 requires Kansas healthcare providers at school facilities to obtain parental consent before prescribing medication, administering diagnostic tests, or providing ongoing behavioral health treatment to minors under 18. It prohibits these actions without consent, except for behavioral health crises, mandated school screenings, or emergency care. Key exceptions include medical care for pregnant minors, blood donations over age 16, emergency treatment, and existing laws for venereal disease or drug abuse treatment. The bill directly affects minors, school-based healthcare providers, and parents/guardians who must provide consent for non-emergency care. It amends Kansas law to strengthen parental involvement in minors' healthcare decisions within school settings.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 319: Providing for a property tax rebate for certain real property used for residential or commercial and industrial purposes when such property sells in a qualifying sale for less than 97% of the county appraised value.

SB 319 would allow owners of qualifying residential or commercial/industrial property to receive a property tax rebate if they sell the property for less than 97% of its county appraised value during a qualifying sale (an arm's-length transaction in an open market). The rebate equals the excess property tax paid compared to what would have been due at full appraised value, covering the sale year and up to four prior years. To qualify, properties must remain in the same use, condition, and classification as at the valuation date, and owners must apply by December 20 of the year after the sale. The bill takes effect for sales on or after July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2421: Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours, prohibiting any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes and requiring school districts to report on the amount of screen time that certain students experience during a typical school day.

HB 2421 requires Kansas school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to prohibit students from using personal electronic devices (like phones or tablets) during school hours, with exceptions for students with individualized education plans (IEPs) or medical needs approved by a licensed healthcare provider. It also bans school staff from using social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Snapchat) to communicate directly with students for school purposes, allowing only public, one-way communications. Schools must report the average screen time for kindergarten and grades 1-4 students during a typical school day, starting September 2026, using aggregate data without personally identifiable information. The law applies to in-person schools but excludes virtual schools and does not restrict school-issued devices like tablets.

Topics ✗ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2490: Clarifying the signature verification requirements for advance voting ballot envelopes and providing for the repeal of advance voting statutes, except where advance voting is required by federal law, if a state or federal court issues a final order or judgment which is not subject to appeal invalidating such signature verification requirements.

HB 2490 would automatically end Kansas's mail-in voting program if a court invalidates the state's signature verification rules for mail ballots. Specifically, if a final court order (no longer appealable) strikes down K.S.A. 25-1124(h), the secretary of state must publish a notice, and all advance voting by mail becomes void except where federal law (like the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) requires it. The bill repeals 20+ existing election statutes related to mail voting, including signature verification requirements and ballot envelope rules. It directly affects Kansas voters who currently use mail-in ballots, eliminating that option unless federal law mandates it. The change would take effect upon court action or July 1, 2026, whichever comes first.

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