Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2554: Providing for the pheasants forever and quail forever distinctive license plates.

HB 2554 creates two new distinctive license plates in Kansas: "Pheasants Forever" and "Quail Forever," available to Kansas residents who own eligible passenger vehicles or light trucks (under 20,000 lbs gross weight) starting July 1, 2026. Owners must pay a $25-$100 annual "logo use royalty" fee to Pheasants Forever, Inc., in addition to standard registration fees, to obtain or renew the plates. The plates are non-transferable, require annual renewal with the fee payment, and include data-sharing consent for vehicle information. This bill directly affects Kansas vehicle owners seeking these specialty plates, generating revenue for the nonprofit organization through the license plate program.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 393: Authorizing any county or city to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages 23 hours a day, seven days a week for the duration of the FIFA 2026 world cup.

SB 393 temporarily allows licensed bars, restaurants, and retailers in Kansas to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11-July 19, 2026). This overrides Kansas’ usual alcohol sales laws (like K.S.A. 41-712) for venues authorized to sell alcohol on-premises or in original packages. Local governments can opt out by passing a resolution or ordinance, reverting to standard sales hours. The change expires July 20, 2026, and applies only to the World Cup duration.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 316: Authorizing the state bank commissioner to establish a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of Kansas to provide charitable consumer financial education initiatives in Kansas.

SB 316 authorizes Kansas' state bank commissioner to create a Kansas-incorporated nonprofit organization focused on providing free consumer financial education to Kansans. The nonprofit can directly offer financial literacy programs, fund other nonprofit education efforts, provide education scholarships, or invest idle funds - all funded through public donations, fines from enforcement actions (paid as donations instead of fines), and settlement funds. The nonprofit must operate without paid staff, own no property beyond educational materials, and cannot engage in political activities. It will be governed by a volunteer board appointed initially by the commissioner, with no state agency status.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 320: Expanding property tax exemption eligibility to include commercial and industrial machinery and equipment that was acquired or transported into this state on or before June 30, 2006.

SB 320 expands Kansas property tax exemptions to include commercial and industrial machinery and equipment acquired or transported into the state on or before June 30, 2006. It directly affects businesses owning qualifying equipment that was added before this date for expansion or new business creation. The bill adds two new exemption categories to existing tax law: (1) equipment acquired by 2006 for bona fide business use, and (2) equipment transported into Kansas by 2006 for business expansion or new ventures. These exemptions apply to all taxable years starting after December 31, 2025, and exclude equipment acquired solely to avoid taxes. The change aims to provide tax relief for qualifying pre-2006 business investments.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 394: House Substitute for SB 394 by Committee on Elections - Relating to signature verification for advance voting ballots, concerning court orders that invalidate or enjoin signature verification triggering a return to allowing advance voting only if certain conditions exist, establishing venue in the district court in Shawnee county for all constitutional challenges to election laws.

SB 394 would automatically end Kansas's mail-in voting program if a court invalidates the signature verification rules for mail-in ballots. If a final court order invalidates these rules, the secretary of state must publish a notice in the Kansas Register, after which all state mail-in voting statutes would be repealed. This would stop Kansas from allowing mail-in voting except where federal law requires it, such as for military and overseas voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. The bill repeals numerous existing voting statutes related to advance voting, effective July 1, 2026, or upon publication of the court order notice.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2559: Removing the presumption that leased land shall be classified as land devoted to agricultural use for property tax purposes.

HB 2559 changes Kansas property tax rules for land classified as agricultural. It removes the automatic presumption that leased land is agricultural use, requiring landowners to provide proof of actual agricultural use (like crop records) rather than just a lease agreement to maintain that tax classification. This affects farmers and landowners who lease property for farming but may not actively use it for agriculture. The bill modifies appeal procedures so county appraisers no longer assume leased land is agricultural by default. The change shifts the burden of proof to the property owner during tax classification appeals.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2563: Permitting certain healthcare providers to complete health assessments for children enrolled at day care facilities.

HB 2563 requires Kansas day care facilities to maintain health assessment records for enrolled children under 10 (or under 16 if residing at the facility). These assessments must be completed by specific healthcare providers - such as physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, or approved nurses - and include a parent-provided medical history. Facilities must annually review each child’s medical history with their parent or guardian. The bill mandates that these records be kept on file at the facility, using a standardized form from the Kansas Office of Early Childhood. This directly affects day care facilities, parents/guardians, and the listed healthcare providers who complete the assessments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 395: 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 a part of any report required to be made public.

SB 395 requires campaign treasurers for candidates and those supporting/opposing constitutional amendments to report the names and addresses of small donors (contributions of $50 or less) to the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission. However, it explicitly states that these donor lists will not be included in any publicly accessible campaign finance reports. The bill amends existing Kansas campaign finance laws (K.S.A. 25-4148 and 25-4180) to create this separate reporting requirement for small donors, while keeping larger contributions ($50+) subject to standard public disclosure rules. This change directly affects campaign treasurers and small donors by creating a private database for donor information not made public.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 404: House Substitute for SB 404 by Committee on Transportation - Creating the vehicle services modernization task force, providing limitations on expenditures of the county treasurer motor vehicle fee funds and authorizing county treasurers to charge certain increased fees for vehicle registration transactions.

SB 404 modifies Kansas vehicle registration rules for personalized license plates and increases fee authority for county treasurers. It changes the registration period for personalized plates from the date issued to align with standard registration cycles, and allows county treasurers to charge up to $15 (instead of $5) for vehicle registration service fees. This directly affects vehicle owners who apply for personalized plates (paying a $40 fee) and all drivers renewing registrations in counties that adopt the higher fee. The bill amends Kansas statutes 8-145d (fees) and 8-132 (plate issuance), removing current restrictions on fee amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2436: Defining emergency opioid antagonist as including an expired emergency opioid antagonist for a person rendering aid to another in reasonable need of medical assistance.

HB 2436 allows anyone providing medical assistance during an opioid overdose to use an expired emergency opioid antagonist (like naloxone) up to 10 years past its expiration date. This directly affects bystanders, first responders, and community members administering overdose reversal drugs. The bill amends Kansas law to explicitly include expired antagonists in the definition of "emergency opioid antagonist," ensuring they can be legally used in emergencies. This change increases access to life-saving treatment by removing expiration barriers during urgent situations. The law also maintains existing immunity protections for people seeking help or administering aid during overdoses.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2567: Enacting the safe battery collection and recycling stewardship act and prohibiting the sale of covered batteries or battery-containing products unless the producer is part of a battery stewardship organization with an approved plan.

HB 2567 requires battery producers to join a state-approved recycling program (battery stewardship organization) before selling covered portable or medium-format batteries in Kansas. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers of these batteries, mandating they cover recycling costs, set up collection sites, and submit annual reports on collection efforts and finances. The law excludes medical device batteries, car batteries, and certain electronics like computers and TVs from coverage. Producers who fail to comply face penalties, while the state will publish approved recycling plans online and protect confidential business information. The bill aims to prevent toxic battery waste from entering landfills and reduce safety risks at recycling facilities.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2548: Increasing the personal needs allowance for residents receiving long-term care in a medicaid-approved nursing facility.

HB 2548 increases the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for residents of Medicaid-approved nursing facilities in Kansas from $60 to $85, effective July 1, 2026. It requires annual adjustments to this allowance based on the chained consumer price index to keep pace with inflation. This change directly benefits Medicaid nursing home residents by allowing them to retain more money for personal expenses like toiletries, snacks, and small purchases. The bill ensures the allowance grows with living costs while maintaining the current structure for Medicaid funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Bill results