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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 6024: Urging the Kansas Turnpike Authority to waive tolls for vehicles displaying Kansas special license plates related to injury, loss of life or valor in active military service

This House Resolution urges the Kansas Turnpike Authority to waive tolls for personal vehicles displaying special license plates that recognize military service, injury, or valor. The bill specifically targets drivers holding plates for disabled veterans, prisoners of war, Purple Hearts, Medal of Honor recipients, and other qualifying military honors. It proposes that the Turnpike Authority modify its existing cashless tolling system to automatically exempt these vehicles from fees. The resolution cites similar toll exemption laws in Oklahoma, California, and Texas as examples of other states providing such benefits to veterans.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Dave Buehler (R) Lauren Bohi (R) Rick James (R) Dan Goddard (R) Samantha Poetter Parshall (R)

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2632: Increasing the household income and appraised value thresholds for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans.

HB 2632 raises eligibility thresholds for Kansas seniors (65+) and disabled veterans to qualify for property tax refunds. It increases the household income limit from $50,000 to $75,000 and the homestead appraised value limit from $350,000 to $500,000 for tax years starting in 2026. The bill also adds an automatic cost-of-living adjustment to the income threshold each year. This change directly affects more Kansas residents aged 65+ or disabled veterans who previously earned too much or owned homes exceeding the old value limits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 442: Increasing the criminal penalties for exposing another to a communicable disease and modifying the elements of such crime to include otherwise lawful or unlawful sexual intercourse or sodomy.

SB 442 amends Kansas law to expand the criminal offense of exposing others to a life-threatening communicable disease. It specifically makes it illegal to engage in sexual intercourse or sodomy (with intent to expose), sell/donate blood or body fluids, or share needles with the intent to transmit such a disease - regardless of whether the sexual act is lawful or unlawful. Violating this law is now a severity level 7 felony, increasing penalties from the previous classification. The bill directly affects individuals who knowingly expose others through these specific actions, aiming to strengthen legal protections against disease transmission.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 446: Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege while working under the supervision of such attorney.

SB 446 creates an exception to Kansas' mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements for licensed social workers working under an attorney's supervision in specific legal contexts. It exempts social workers from reporting suspected child harm if the suspicion arises solely during criminal, civil, domestic, or juvenile legal representation where the attorney is providing direct services. The bill also allows attorneys to require social workers to maintain attorney-client privilege in these situations, treating the social worker as an extension of the attorney's office. This exception applies only when social workers are directly supervised by an attorney handling a case involving the child, not in general practice.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5027: Proposing to amend article 1 of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section establishing a system of electing the governor and the lieutenant governor by creating a state electoral college whereby each state senatorial district would have a vote in selection of the governor and the lieutenant governor.

This bill proposes changing how Kansas elects its governor and lieutenant governor by creating a state electoral college system. Under this plan, each of the state's 40 senatorial districts would cast one vote for a candidate pair instead of using the current system where every individual voter casts a direct ballot. The candidate pair receiving a majority of these district votes would be elected, with the state legislature stepping in to choose the winners if no pair secures a majority. If approved by the legislature, the measure would be placed on the ballot for voters to decide whether to adopt this new method of election.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5024: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to establish the taxable valuation of real property used for residential purposes based on the sales price for the year in which the property transferred ownership if the transfer was sold at fair market value or valued pursuant to law as fair market value in the year in which the transfer occurred for the current owner.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Kansas to change how residential real property is taxed based on its sales price at the time of transfer. It would apply to homeowners who buy a home at fair market value, setting their taxable valuation according to that sale price for the current owner. The measure also updates other property tax classifications and assessment percentages for various property types, including agricultural land and commercial buildings.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 467: Enacting the use of artificial intelligence in medical decisions transparency act and requiring that all medical necessity determinations be made by a competent licensed physician or healthcare professional.

SB 467 requires health insurers and utilization review organizations using artificial intelligence (AI) for medical necessity decisions to ensure those tools base determinations on individual patient data (medical history, clinical circumstances) rather than group datasets. Crucially, the bill mandates that *only* licensed physicians or healthcare professionals - never AI systems - can make final decisions about whether medical care is necessary. Insurers must also create and disclose written policies explaining their review processes and ensure AI tools do not deny, delay, or modify care based on medical necessity. This directly affects insurers using AI for utilization review and healthcare providers seeking authorization for patient treatments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2630: Providing the authority for counties and cities to levy an additional liquor enforcement tax for property tax reduction.

HB 2630 allows Kansas counties and cities to levy a 2% additional tax on liquor sales revenue (from retailers, microbreweries, distributors, and other sellers), but only after voter approval via local election. The tax revenue must be used exclusively to reduce the following year's property tax levy by an equal amount. Local governments must hold an election and secure majority voter approval before implementing the tax, with collections starting 60 days after the election. This bill directly affects property taxpayers in participating counties and cities by providing a new funding mechanism for property tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 470: Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity delivered to residential premises for noncommercial use.

SB 470 exempts sales of electricity delivered to homes for personal, nonbusiness use from Kansas' 6.5% state sales tax. This directly affects residential homeowners who use electricity for daily living, not commercial or agricultural purposes. The bill changes tax law to set a 0% rate for these electricity sales starting immediately, but the exemption expires on July 1, 2026. It specifically targets residential electricity use, not other utilities like gas or water, and aligns with existing agricultural and residential exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2617: Providing that motorcycle license plates shall contain a combination of not fewer than six letters or numerals.

HB 2617 amends Kansas law to require motorcycle license plates to display a minimum of six letters or numbers (previously five) for personalized plates. This change directly affects motorcycle owners who apply for personalized plates, requiring them to select combinations meeting the new six-character minimum. The bill updates specific sections of Kansas law (K.S.A. 8-132 and 8-147) to reflect this requirement, without altering fees or other plate design rules. The policy change focuses solely on the character length for motorcycle personalized plates.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 454: Enhancing the criminal penalty for committing certain crimes in the context of transnational repression and requiring the development of transnational repression recognition and response training.

SB 454, the "Crush Transnational Repression in Kansas Act," enhances criminal penalties for crimes committed with the intent to harass, intimidate, or coerce Kansas residents through transnational repression by foreign governments or terrorist organizations. It specifically targets actions by agents of designated foreign adversaries (like China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela) aimed at silencing protected speech, forcing people to leave the U.S., or retaliating for First Amendment activities. The bill requires Kansas law enforcement to develop training on recognizing transnational repression tactics (including digital surveillance) and establish multilingual reporting systems for victims. It also mandates that universities include transnational repression protocols in campus policies and provide direct complaint channels. These provisions apply directly to Kansas residents targeted by foreign actors and state agencies implementing the new requirements.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2612: Modifying criminal sentencing rules applicable in multiple conviction cases where consecutive sentences may be imposed by the sentencing judge and the sentence for the primary crime is a nonprison sentence.

HB 2612 modifies Kansas sentencing rules for defendants convicted of multiple crimes requiring consecutive sentences. It requires that supervision terms (like probation or parole) be based solely on the longest supervision period imposed for any single crime, rather than combining all terms. The bill also specifies that if the primary crime (determined by severity ranking) receives a nonprison sentence, all other sentences must be nonprison, with supervision based on the longest single term. This directly affects defendants facing multiple convictions in Kansas, particularly those with mixed sentencing scenarios (e.g., drug vs. non-drug offenses).

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice