Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2262: Permitting micro utility trucks to be operated on certain highways and streets and providing conditions for such operation.

This bill allows micro utility trucks (small vehicles used for maintenance tasks like utility work) to operate on state and public roads with a posted speed limit of 65 mph or lower. It requires these trucks to be properly registered, meet specific equipment standards, and only operate on qualifying roads - removing previous restrictions that banned them on most highways. The law changes existing state law to permit this use while maintaining safety conditions, directly affecting owners of these vehicles and local governments that previously controlled such operations. It repeals the prior prohibition and clarifies where micro utility trucks may legally operate.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 138: House Substitute for SB 138 by Committee on Judiciary - Authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act.

This bill authorizes Kansas law enforcement officers to investigate violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act, requiring them to submit investigation reports to the attorney general. It establishes a central database managed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to store scrap metal transaction records, which must remain confidential and not be considered public records under Kansas open records law. The bill also creates two funds: one for fee collection related to enforcement and another for database administration, with provisions ensuring scrap metal dealers cannot be charged for submitting required data to the system. These changes aim to streamline enforcement while protecting dealer information and preventing civil liability for dealers who provide data.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2271: Removing the expiration of provisions relating to moving cybersecurity services under the chief information technology officer of each branch of government.

HB 2271 removes an expiration date for cybersecurity requirements that were set to end on July 1, 2026, making these provisions permanent. The bill requires each branch of Kansas state government to appoint a chief information security officer (CISO) responsible for developing a cybersecurity program meeting federal standards, ensuring annual employee training, and coordinating with federal cybersecurity agencies for annual audits. It also mandates that audit results remain confidential and not subject to public disclosure under Kansas' open records laws.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2360: Directing the secretary for children and families to review and compare data for public assistance program eligibility.

HB 2360 directs Kansas' secretary for children and families and secretary of health and environment to verify public assistance eligibility by comparing data from multiple sources. It requires monthly checks of death records, residency, and incarceration data; quarterly reviews of tax and employment records; and real-time payroll data from employers to confirm income for programs like food assistance, Medicaid, and child support. The bill also mandates public reporting of fraud investigation results, including improper payments and recovered funds. This affects households enrolled in state public assistance programs by requiring more frequent verification of their eligibility status.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2384: Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe; requiring deeds and conveyances contain restrictive covenants prohibiting any gaming or gambling on such property; requiring a report by the Shawnee Tribe every two years for a 10-year period to the joint committee on state-tribal relations regarding the rehabilitation of the property and consultations with other tribes.

HB 2384 authorizes Kansas' state historical society to transfer 11.97 acres of land in Johnson County to the Shawnee Tribe without auction or appraisal. The transfer includes a requirement that deeds prohibit gaming or gambling on the property, and the Shawnee Tribe must pay all conveyance costs. The tribe must also provide biennial reports for 10 years to the state's tribal relations committee on property rehabilitation and consultations with four other federally recognized tribes. This includes discussing rehabilitation efforts with tribes connected to the historical Shawnee Indian Manual Labor School.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2302: Requiring a law enforcement officer to consult with the secretary for children and families before taking a child into custody and that the secretary respond and offer consultation to such law enforcement officer outside of the secretary's operating hours.

HB 2302 requires law enforcement officers to consult with the Kansas Secretary for Children and Families (SCF) before taking a child into custody when they believe the child is in immediate danger of harm. The bill mandates that the SCF maintain operations outside regular business hours to provide timely responses and consultation for such requests. This amendment replaces the current law by adding the consultation step for immediate danger cases, which previously did not require SCF involvement. The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5010: Supporting the authorization and funding of the public safety autonomous technologies research, testing, certification and commercialization program and the passage of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2025 .

This resolution expresses support for federal funding and authorization of a program designed to research and develop affordable, domestically made drones for public safety use. It specifically encourages the U.S. Department of Commerce to fund projects that create small, uncrewed aerial systems in the United States to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers. The document also endorses the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025, which restricts the federal government and its grant recipients from purchasing or operating DJI drones. Additionally, the resolution supports a provision requiring the Department of Defense to assess and potentially ban DJI drones within a year due to security concerns.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2156: Establishing the education opportunity tax credit to provide an income tax credit for taxpayers with eligible dependent children who are not enrolled in public school.

HB 2156 creates an income tax credit for Kansas taxpayers with dependent children not enrolled in public school. It provides $8,000 per child for enrollment in accredited private schools (or working toward accreditation) and $4,000 for nonaccredited private schools. The credit is capped at $125 million for 2025, with annual adjustments based on prior-year usage, and prioritizes previous recipients if demand exceeds funding. Taxpayers must provide children's Social Security numbers, cannot claim the credit if children receive low-income scholarships, and may receive refunds for excess credit over tax liability.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2176: Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system based on student attendance and a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.

HB 2176 requires Kansas private high schools (grades 9-12 not operated by public districts) to use a multi-factor system to adjust their student attendance for classification in activities regulated by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The adjustment uses a multiplier combining championship history (1.15-1.3), geographic location (0-0.3), and socio-economic status (0-0.15 based on free/reduced lunch eligibility). This multiplier adjusts attendance numbers for classification but cannot change football divisions (e.g., 6-person to 8-person) and classifications are non-appealable. The law expires June 30, 2030.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2290: Enacting the Kansas land and military installation protection act to prohibit foreign principals from countries of concern from acquiring any interest in certain real property in this state.

HB 2290 prohibits foreign entities from "countries of concern" (including foreign adversaries and designated terrorist organizations) from acquiring any interest in real property near military installations in Kansas. It defines "countries of concern" based on federal designations, exempts small stock holdings (under 10% ownership) and residential properties, and blocks such entities from receiving economic development benefits like tax credits or grants. The bill applies to all property interests, including ownership, leases, and mineral rights, specifically targeting land critical to U.S. military or Kansas National Guard security. It amends Kansas law to implement this protection without affecting residential real estate.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2205: Prohibiting lobbying for or by foreign adversaries; authorizing the attorney general to file civil lawsuits; providing for civil penalties for violations thereof.

HB 2205 prohibits lobbyists from accepting compensation for influencing Kansas government actions on behalf of designated foreign adversaries (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria) or their designated clients. It directly affects lobbyists, law firms, and organizations engaging in such activities for these entities. The bill authorizes Kansas' Attorney General to sue violators and impose civil penalties of up to $150,000 per violation, with fines going to the state general fund. Key provisions include clear definitions of "foreign adversary" and "foreign adversary client," and require the Attorney General to collect legal fees from violators.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2349: Authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act.

HB 2349 authorizes Kansas law enforcement officers to investigate violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act, requiring them to submit reports to the Attorney General regardless of local action taken. The bill establishes two state funds: one for fees/penalties collected under the act (managed by the Attorney General) and another for maintaining a central database of scrap metal transactions (managed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation). This database, mandated to be created by July 1, 2020, will store transaction data to aid law enforcement in investigating theft. Municipalities may also adopt local scrap metal ordinances that align with the state law. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies, scrap metal dealers (who must provide transaction data), and local governments.

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