Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 297: Providing for local government control over wages, compensation and benefits for construction projects.

SB 297 limits local government authority to set wage standards for construction projects. It amends Kansas statutes to declare city ordinances or county resolutions that conflict with state wage laws (K.S.A. 12-16,130 and 12-16,131) void, effectively preventing cities or counties from establishing higher wage requirements than state law. The bill repeals existing sections (12-16,131, 12-16,132, and 19-26,114) that previously allowed local control over these standards. This directly affects local governments seeking to implement higher wages for construction workers on public projects and contractors working under such local ordinances. The bill establishes that state-level wage rules override local regulations for construction projects.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 251: Requiring the department of health and environment to submit an annual report to the legislature concerning the newborn screening program.

SB 251 requires Kansas' Department of Health and Environment to submit an annual report to legislative committees by April 1 starting in 2026, focusing on the state's newborn screening program. The report must detail current screened disorders, new disorders under consideration (including funding needs), disorders excluded from screening, disorders not requiring reevaluation, and any delays in program updates. This affects newborns and families by ensuring transparency about screening coverage and program management, with input from advisory groups and advocacy organizations. The bill mandates these specific report contents to inform legislative oversight of the screening program's scope and implementation.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 131: Requiring the state corporation commission to establish and enforce a code of conduct and agricultural mitigation protocol for the development, operation and decommissioning of certain large energy facilities.

SB 131 requires Kansas' State Corporation Commission to create and enforce a code of conduct and agricultural protection rules for large energy projects (like commercial solar, battery storage, wind, or transmission lines) in rural areas. It directly affects landowners in rural zones by mandating that facility owners must be truthful, transparent, and fair during land negotiations - prohibiting coercion, requiring clear communication, and offering compensation above market value with options for lump-sum or annual payments. The bill also requires facility owners to involve landowners early in planning, provide accessible project maps, and accept reasonable siting modifications. These rules aim to protect farmland and landowner rights during energy development.

Topics ✓ Energy

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5005: Proposing to amend section 6 of article 6 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit the use of elementary and secondary public funds for secular public schools and prohibit public funds from being used for private nonpublic schools.

This bill proposes adding a new provision to the Kansas Constitution to restrict how public money is used for K-12 education. Specifically, it would limit state funds to secular public schools and explicitly ban the use of any public money to aid or maintain private nonpublic schools. The measure requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers to pass and would then be placed on the ballot for voters to approve or reject in 2026. If passed, the change would legally prevent the state from directing taxpayer dollars toward private educational institutions.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2308: Enacting the aviation and innovative manufacturing in Kansas act to attract businesses establishing a headquarters or engaged in aircraft assembly, electric or hydrogen-powered motor vehicle production, and other specified industries to Kansas by offering companies meeting certain employment and investment requirements an investment tax credit, retention of a percentage of total payroll tax, reimbursement of eligible employee training and education expenses and a sales tax exemption for construction costs.

HB 2308 creates tax incentives to attract businesses in aviation, aircraft assembly, electric/hydrogen vehicle manufacturing, and related industries to Kansas. It directly affects companies that commit to creating at least 250 new jobs and meeting specific capital investment thresholds. Key provisions include a refundable tax credit for qualifying investments, retention of a portion of payroll taxes, reimbursement for employee training costs, and a sales tax exemption for construction and equipment. These benefits replace standard tax obligations for eligible projects meeting the job and investment requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2355: Modifying provisions related to series limited liability companies.

HB 2355 modifies Kansas law for series limited liability companies (LLCs), which allow a single LLC to create separate compartments for different assets or projects. The bill permits an LLC or any of its series to elect to consolidate operations as a single taxpayer and business entity for certain purposes. It also allows operating agreements to impose member restrictions and declares that transferring property to hinder, delay, or defraud creditors is void. This directly affects Kansas businesses using series LLC structures to isolate financial risks across different projects or assets.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 195: Establishing the property tax task force that shall study the property tax system in Kansas and develop recommendations and suggest improvements to law.

SB 195 establishes a nine-member property tax task force in Kansas to study the state's property tax system. The task force, composed of legislative leaders and tax committee chairs, will examine property valuations, tax levies, and system efficiency to develop recommendations. It must submit a final report to the legislature by January 31, 2026, suggesting improvements to property tax law. This bill does not change tax rates or laws directly but creates a process for evaluating the system. The task force will expire on its report deadline.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 120: Enacting the municipal employee whistleblower act to provide statutory protections for municipal employees who report or disclose unlawful or dangerous conduct.

SB 120, the Kansas Municipal Employee Whistleblower Act, protects employees of cities, counties, school districts, and their departments from retaliation when reporting violations of law, unsafe conditions, or mismanagement of public funds. The law prohibits supervisors from taking disciplinary action - such as dismissal, demotion, or transfer - for employees who disclose unlawful conduct, public safety dangers, or misappropriated funds to any entity, including legislators or auditors. Employees facing retaliation can sue within 90 days for damages and attorney fees, though the law excludes false, reckless, or confidential disclosures. Municipalities must prominently post the law to ensure all employees are aware of their protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 268: Clarifying modifications for certain business interest expenses and federal net operating loss carrybacks and providing a technical change to a statutory cross reference for recaptured moneys related to adoption savings accounts for purposes of Kansas income tax.

SB 268 clarifies Kansas tax rules for adoption savings accounts and modifies how certain business expenses affect taxable income. It updates recapture rules for adoption savings accounts, requiring taxpayers to return funds if withdrawn improperly within one year or used for non-qualified expenses. The bill also adjusts how federal net operating loss carrybacks are treated in Kansas income tax calculations. These changes directly affect Kansas taxpayers using adoption savings accounts and businesses claiming specific federal deductions. The bill amends Kansas statutes 38-2504 (adoption accounts) and 79-32,117 (adjusted gross income calculations).

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2233: Disqualifying from the carbon dioxide capture and sequestration property tax exemption and the income tax accelerated depreciation deduction if machinery and equipment are used to inject animal manure into the ground.

HB 2233 disqualifies property and equipment from Kansas' carbon capture tax benefits if used to inject animal manure into the ground. Specifically, it removes the property tax exemption and income tax depreciation deduction for machinery or equipment that injects manure, even if the same equipment was originally intended for carbon capture. This applies to businesses claiming these tax breaks under Kansas statutes 79-233 (property tax) and 79-32,256 (income tax). The bill directly affects agricultural operations or businesses repurposing carbon capture infrastructure for manure injection. It does not restrict manure injection practices but eliminates the associated tax incentives.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2312: Excluding certain offenders convicted of a nonperson felony from participation in certified drug abuse treatment programs and authorizing community correctional services officers to complete criminal risk-need assessments for divertees who are committed to such programs.

HB 2312 restricts access to Kansas' certified drug abuse treatment programs for certain nonviolent felony offenders. It excludes individuals convicted of specific nonperson felonies (like property crimes) from participating unless they meet strict criteria, such as having no prior serious drug-related or violent felony convictions. The bill also authorizes community correctional officers to conduct criminal risk-need assessments for offenders who might qualify for these programs. These changes aim to limit program eligibility based on offense type and criminal history, as defined in amended Kansas statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2165: Enacting the returning to nonaccountability of the executive branch agencies that report to the governor act, eliminating the budget process requirements of a program service inventory, integrated budget fiscal process and performance-based budgeting system.

HB 2165 repeals Kansas law requiring executive branch agencies (those reporting to the governor) to use specific budget tracking systems. It eliminates three existing requirements: a program service inventory, an integrated budget fiscal process, and a performance-based budgeting system. This bill removes these procedural mandates from state law but does not create new policies or affect agency funding. The change applies directly to state agencies that report to the governor, streamlining their budget processes by removing these administrative steps. The bill is procedural in nature, focusing solely on repealing existing budget requirements.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

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