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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2704: Providing that amendments related to credit for time spent incarcerated are applicable to any sentence computed on or after October 20, 2023.

This bill changes how Kansas courts calculate credit for time defendants spend in jail before sentencing. For sentences computed on or after October 20, 2023, defendants will now receive credit for pretrial incarceration time, except when that time was already counted in another case (for consecutive sentences) or when they were held in another jurisdiction without a hold. The law amends Kansas sentencing rules to remove these two specific exclusions, ensuring more accurate credit application. It directly affects individuals sentenced for criminal offenses in Kansas starting from the effective date.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2680: Renaming the tax credit for low income students scholarship program the Kansas K-12 students scholarship program, expanding eligibility under the program, increasing the aggregate tax credit limit and moving the program's administration to the state treasurer.

HB 2680 renames Kansas' low-income student scholarship program to the "Kansas K-12 Students Scholarship Program" and expands eligibility to include students identified by scholarship organizations as having financial need, not just those meeting income thresholds (250% of federal poverty guidelines). The bill increases the annual scholarship limit to $8,000 per student and transfers program administration from the Department of Revenue to the State Treasurer. It also adds requirements for scholarship organizations, including financial reporting and bonding for larger contributions. The changes aim to broaden access to private school funding while centralizing oversight under the State Treasurer's office.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2716: Permitting a person with a disability to be issued one special license plate for each vehicle owned, registered and operated by such person.

This bill allows Kansas residents with disabilities to receive one special license plate for each vehicle they own, register, and operate. Previously, only one special plate was permitted regardless of the number of vehicles. Proof of disability from a licensed medical professional is required, and no additional fee is charged beyond standard registration costs. The special plates display the international symbol of access for people with disabilities.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2637: Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception from such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.

HB 2637 requires Kansas school districts that qualify under federal guidelines (where at least 40% of students are eligible for free school meals) to consider joining the federal Community Eligibility Provision, which allows all students in a school to receive free meals without individual applications. School boards must vote to participate if eligible, but can opt out by demonstrating financial hardship at a public meeting. The Kansas State Department of Education must provide assistance to districts seeking to join the program. This directly affects school districts with high poverty rates, enabling them to simplify meal access while offering a financial hardship exception.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 484: Moving marijuana from schedule I to schedule III of the uniform controlled substances act.

SB 484 reclassifies marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) from Schedule I to Schedule III under Kansas' Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This change directly affects Kansas residents who possess marijuana, altering the legal penalties for possession. Under the bill, simple possession would become a Class B nonperson misdemeanor (previously a felony for some cases), with penalties escalating based on prior convictions. The bill amends Kansas statutes K.S.A. 21-5706 and 65-4105 to reflect this reclassification and adjust corresponding penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 488: Enacting the Kansas property tax freedom act of 2026, providing for the phased elimination of property taxation and for revenue replacement grants to taxing subdivisions, establishing the Kansas fair share purchase surcharge and providing such revenue to taxing subdivisions, the state general fund and the new property tax freedom reserve fund and providing for freedom dividend rebates.

SB 488 proposes phasing out property taxes in Kansas over three years: limiting mill levies to 50% of 2025 levels in 2026, 25% in 2027, and eliminating them entirely for all property starting in 2028. To offset lost revenue for local governments, it creates a new "Kansas fair share purchase surcharge" on retail transactions (7.6% for purchases under $20 or $1.60 flat for $20+), with the collected funds distributed to school districts, counties, cities, and other taxing subdivisions via revenue replacement grants. The bill requires voter approval of a constitutional amendment in 2026 for the tax changes to take effect. It also establishes a "property tax freedom reserve fund" to manage these transition funds and provides for "freedom dividend rebates" to residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2752: Setting standards for patient and caregiver identification cards to ensure legal access to medical cannabis, establishing the Kansas medical cannabis agency within the department of health and environment and removing cannabis from the Kansas uniform controlled substances act.

HB 2752, the Kansas Health Freedom Act, establishes the Kansas medical cannabis agency within the Department of Health and Environment and removes cannabis from the state's controlled substances list. It requires medical providers to certify patients for medical cannabis use, sets standards for patient and caregiver identification cards, and creates a tax fund from cannabis sales to support research and public health initiatives. The bill also allows for the expungement of certain cannabis-related convictions and protects patient rights, including firearm ownership and access to medical care. This law directly affects Kansas residents with qualifying medical conditions, their caregivers, and healthcare providers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2746: Providing that tenure at postsecondary educational institutions is not a right to or property interest in continued employment.

HB 2746 clarifies that granting tenure to faculty at Kansas postsecondary institutions does not create a legal right or property interest in continued employment. It directly affects all faculty members (including teaching and research staff, excluding those with employment contracts) at Kansas colleges and universities covered by the law. The bill removes the legal presumption that tenure guarantees job security, stating that institutions may terminate tenured faculty for reasons unrelated to performance, as long as they follow their own established procedures. This change applies to all tenure awards made before, on, or after the bill's effective date.

Topics ✗ Education ✗ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2681: Establishing the department of corrections peer support fund and transferring moneys from the state general fund to the department of corrections peer support fund.

HB 2681 creates a dedicated fund within the Kansas Department of Corrections to support mental health and wellness programs for corrections officers and staff. It transfers $500,000 from the state general fund starting July 1, 2026, with additional annual funding possible through future appropriations. The fund covers peer support training, crisis intervention services, suicide prevention resources, and related operational costs, directly benefiting corrections employees. Annual reports on fund usage and program effectiveness must be submitted to the governor and legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 6028: A RESOLUTION condemning the violent, aggressive, and hostile presence of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

This House Resolution condemns the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its affiliated agencies, asserting state sovereignty against federal overreach. It calls for transparency and accountability, honoring those who have died due to ICE enforcement actions or custody. The resolution highlights concerns about violent, militarized tactics, warrantless entries, and systemic deficiencies in training and oversight that have led to injuries and deaths. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of disapproval and a demand for reform.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2679: Enacting the adult use cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale of cannabis in this state.

HB 2679 would establish a legal framework for the regulated sale and use of cannabis by adults 21 and older in Kansas. The bill creates licensing requirements for cannabis businesses (including growers, manufacturers, retailers, and testing facilities), mandates the clearing of past cannabis-related criminal records, and imposes an excise tax on cannabis sales. Revenue from this tax would fund child care, economic development, mental health services, low-cost housing, and property tax rebates through a new "cannabis business regulation fund." The law would replace existing cannabis laws and require businesses to follow specific safety, labeling, and operational standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2764: Prohibiting amendments, suspensions or repeals of employment security law provisions through budget provisos, appropriations bills or temporary fiscal measures without following specified review procedures, authorizing the secretary of labor to recognize and approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if such plans meet specific criteria, reorganizing sections for improved readability and compliance, enhancing federal conformity by incorporating references to federal laws and guidelines and updating the criteria for determining suitable work and disqualification conditions for unemployment benefits.

HB 2764 prevents changes to Kansas unemployment benefits through budget bills or temporary funding measures without formal legislative review. It allows the secretary of labor to approve employer-funded supplemental unemployment benefit plans that don’t reduce state benefits, require federal compliance, and pay employees in regular installments. The bill updates eligibility rules for unemployment benefits, clarifies work requirements, and mandates electronic claim processing. It also requires annual reviews of how supplemental plans impact the state unemployment trust fund. These changes apply directly to employers offering supplemental plans and the state unemployment office administering benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment