Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 22: Requiring title agents to make their audit reports available for inspection instead of submitting such reports annually, requiring the amount of surety bonds filed with the commissioner of insurance to be $100,000 and eliminating the controlled business exemption in certain counties.

SB 22 changes Kansas title insurance regulations by requiring title agents to make audit reports available for inspection upon request by the insurance commissioner (instead of submitting them annually), increasing surety bond requirements to $100,000, and eliminating a special exemption for "controlled business" arrangements in certain counties. These changes directly affect title insurance agents operating in those counties, particularly regarding how they handle financial audits and bond security. The bill updates existing rules to enhance transparency around agent financial practices and ensure stronger consumer protections for funds held in escrow during real estate transactions. It does not alter how escrow funds are managed but shifts audit reporting from annual submission to on-demand access.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2135: Making certain provisions of the commercial industrial hemp act applicable only if the Kansas department of agriculture has submitted a state plan to the federal government for the state monitoring and regulation of industrial hemp within Kansas and such state plan is still active.

HB 2135 ensures that specific regulations for commercial industrial hemp in Kansas only apply when the Kansas Department of Agriculture has an active state plan submitted to the federal government for hemp monitoring and regulation. The bill removes outdated references to an expired hemp research program and amends statutes to require that the state plan must remain active for hemp-related rules to take effect. This directly affects hemp producers, processors, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture, as regulatory requirements depend entirely on the federal status of the state plan. Without an active federal-approved state plan, the commercial industrial hemp act's provisions would not be enforceable in Kansas.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 108: Authorizing counties to impose an earnings tax.

SB 108 authorizes Kansas counties to impose a county-level earnings tax of up to 1% annually on both county residents (regardless of where they work) and non-residents working within the county. Counties must first obtain voter approval via a majority vote in a public election before implementing the tax. Revenue from this tax must be used to reduce the need for property tax increases, with the tax rate capped at 1% per year. The bill directly affects county residents, workers within county boundaries, and local governments seeking new revenue sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2314: Directing the secretary for aging and disability services to expand and establish peer support specialist certifications and the secretary for health and environment to pursue a medicaid code for telehealth services provided by peer support specialists.

HB 2314 establishes new certification standards for peer support specialists in Kansas, requiring background checks and setting limits on weekly service hours (30 hours for Level 1, 40 for Level 2). It directs the Secretary of Health and Environment to seek Medicaid reimbursement for telehealth services provided by certified specialists, making these services eligible for state Medicaid coverage. The bill affects peer support specialists, their clients receiving services, and Medicaid programs by creating clear certification rules and expanding telehealth access. Key provisions include mandatory criminal history checks, training session caps, and allowing non-licensed professionals to provide supervision.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2278: Increasing the extent of property tax exemption from the statewide school levy for residential property.

HB 2278 increases the property tax exemption for residential property owners in Kansas. Starting in 2026, the exemption rises from $75,000 to $110,000 of a home's appraised value, reducing the taxable amount for eligible homeowners. Beginning in 2027, the exemption amount will adjust annually based on the 10-year average change in statewide residential property values (capped at zero if values decline). This bill directly affects Kansas homeowners with residential properties, lowering their school property tax burden under the statewide school levy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2386: Updating income eligibility requirements for the state children's health insurance program.

HB 2386 updates Kansas' children's health insurance program (KCHIP) by changing income eligibility thresholds. For 2009, eligibility remains at 225% of the federal poverty level, but increases to 250% for 2010 and later years. The bill also adds an 8-month waiting period for new applicants with family income above 200% of the federal poverty level, unless prior coverage ended due to job loss or employer discontinuation. This change directly affects low-income children aged 0-19 in households meeting the updated income criteria, expanding access to health coverage for more families. The program continues to use a sliding-fee scale for payments based on family income.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2025: Repealing the three-mile extraterritorial planning and zoning authority for cities.

HB 2025 eliminates a city's authority to enforce planning and zoning rules on land located up to three miles outside its official boundaries. This directly affects landowners and developers in rural areas within three miles of city limits, who previously had to comply with city regulations even when not within the city. The bill repeals specific sections of Kansas law (K.S.A. 12-715b, 12-715c, 12-715d, and the three-mile provision in 12-749) that allowed this extraterritorial control. It does not change how cities regulate land within their own boundaries.

Topics ✓ Housing

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2325: Authorizing judges to commit juvenile offenders to detention for technical violations of probation, increasing the cumulative detention limit for juvenile offenders and increasing criminal penalties for juvenile offenders who use a firearm in the commission of an offense or who are repeat offenders.

HB 2325 allows judges in Kansas to commit juvenile offenders to detention for technical violations of probation (such as missing appointments), which were previously excluded from detention. It increases the maximum total time a juvenile can be held in detention (cumulative detention limit) and raises criminal penalties for juveniles who use a firearm during an offense or have prior offenses. The bill amends specific sections of Kansas's juvenile justice code to implement these changes, directly affecting juvenile offenders in the state who face probation violations or firearm-related crimes. These provisions adjust sentencing and supervision practices under the revised juvenile justice framework.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2038: Enacting the Kansas film and digital media industry production development act, providing a tax credit and sales tax exemption to incentivize film, video and digital media production in Kansas, establishing a program to be administered by the secretary of commerce for the purpose of developing such production in Kansas and requiring the secretary of commerce to issue reports to the legislature regarding the program.

HB 2038 creates tax incentives to attract film, video, and digital media productions to Kansas. It provides an income tax credit and sales tax exemption for productions meeting specific criteria, including $50,000 in qualified expenses and intended for commercial distribution (excluding news, local ads, or obscene content). The program, administered by the Secretary of Commerce, requires productions to be "Kansas-based" (with a physical presence for six months) and approved through a formal application process. The Secretary must report annually to the legislature on the program's implementation and impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 28: Updating public adjuster and insurance agent statutes pertaining to suspension, revocation, denial of licensure and licensure renewal.

SB 28 updates Kansas law for insurance agents and public adjusters by revising the conditions under which the state commissioner can deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license. It adds new grounds for license action, such as failing to pay state taxes or comply with child support orders, and requires the commissioner to consider specific factors - like rehabilitation efforts, the seriousness of a criminal conviction, and the applicant's age at the time of the offense - when making decisions. This directly affects licensed insurance professionals in Kansas by clarifying the standards for maintaining their licenses. The bill amends and replaces existing sections of the Kansas Statutes (K.S.A. 40-4909 and 40-5510) to modernize these licensing requirements.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2096: Providing for transferability of Kansas housing investor tax credits from the year that the credit was originally issued.

HB 2096 allows Kansas housing investor tax credits to be transferred to another person or business, rather than expiring after four years. It directly affects qualified investors (who fund housing projects), project developers, and anyone who receives a transferred credit. The key change is that unused credits can now be sold or given to others to apply against their own state tax liability, with no limit on how many times the credit can be transferred. This replaces the previous rule where excess credits would expire after four years, making the credits more flexible for investors. The bill applies retroactively to credits issued for tax year 2022 and later.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 192: Requiring judicial foreclosure tax sales by public auction to be conducted in person at a physical location in the county.

SB 192 requires judicial foreclosure tax sales in Kansas to be conducted in person at a physical location within the county, such as the courthouse. It amends Kansas law to mandate that all public auctions for foreclosed property must occur face-to-face, though online bids may be accepted alongside in-person bidding - online-only sales are prohibited. This directly affects homeowners facing tax foreclosure, sheriffs conducting sales, and potential bidders. The bill does not change the foreclosure process itself but ensures sales are physically accessible to the public.

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