Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2337: Imposing a fee on each international transaction by a money transmitter by wire, allowing the state bank commissioner to assess penalties for the nonpayment of such fee, providing for the distribution of such fee and penalty moneys, establishing the criminal litigation fund, wire transfer fee fund and prosecutor and law enforcement grant fund and creating a misdemeanor crime of unlawful transmission of a wire transfer and providing criminal penalties therefor.

HB 2337 imposes a $7.50 fee on each international wire transfer under $500 or 1.5% for amounts over $500, charged to customers by money transmitters. These fees must be collected monthly and reported electronically to the state bank commissioner, with nonpayment subject to penalties. Collected fees and penalties are distributed as follows: 30% to the criminal litigation fund (for prosecuting criminal cases), 45% to the wire transfer fee fund, and 25% to prosecutor and law enforcement grant funds. The bill also creates a misdemeanor crime for unlawful wire transfers with criminal penalties, targeting illegal money movement.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2326: Adding consideration of whether the offender has physical custody of such offender's minor child or is a legal guardian or custodian with physical custody of a minor child to the factors considered for diversions and dispositional departures.

HB 2326 amends Kansas sentencing laws to require judges to consider whether an offender has physical custody of their minor child or is a legal guardian with physical custody of a minor child at the time of sentencing or the crime. This factor is added to the list of mitigating considerations for both sentencing departures (changes to standard sentences) and diversion (avoiding conviction through alternative programs). The bill applies directly to offenders who are parents or guardians of minor children. It does not alter standard sentencing guidelines but provides an additional factor for judges to weigh in their decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2352: Requiring a duly ordained minister of religion to report certain abuse and neglect except when reporting would violate the penitential communication privilege and requiring training for persons obligated to report abuse and neglect.

HB 2352 requires ministers of religion in Kansas to report suspected child abuse or neglect, but exempts them if the information was shared during a confidential religious confession (penitential communication). The bill expands Kansas's mandatory reporting list to include clergy while preserving religious confidentiality protections. It also mandates training for all individuals legally required to report abuse, including medical professionals, teachers, and child care workers. This directly affects religious leaders, child protection agencies, and the state's existing reporting system for child welfare cases.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 93: Providing for the statewide election of commissioners of the state corporation commission.

SB 93 changes how Kansas selects commissioners for the State Corporation Commission (SCC), replacing gubernatorial appointments with statewide elections. Currently, the governor appoints SCC commissioners (with Senate confirmation), but this bill requires them to be elected by all Kansas voters in general elections held every four years, starting in 2026. The bill establishes a schedule: position one is elected in 2026 and 2030 primaries/general elections, while positions two and three follow a staggered 2028/2032 cycle. This directly affects the three SCC commissioners and all Kansas voters, shifting power from the governor to the electorate for these regulatory positions. The bill amends statutes governing SCC appointments (K.S.A. 74-601) and statewide election schedules (K.S.A. 25-101, 25-101a).

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2148: Prohibiting the permitting and siting of electric transmission lines within any area designated by the United States department of energy as a national interest electric transmission corridor.

HB 2148 prohibits Kansas' state corporation commission from approving permits for new electric transmission lines in areas designated by the U.S. Department of Energy as national interest electric transmission corridors. It also blocks electric utilities from using eminent domain to acquire land for these lines in such corridors, except for projects approved before the corridor designation. The bill amends state law to enforce these restrictions and repeals existing permitting processes for these areas. This directly affects utilities planning new transmission infrastructure in designated corridors and landowners within those zones.

Topics ✗ Energy

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 252: Expanding the tax credit for low income students scholarship program act to allow certain high school students and students eligible to be enrolled in certain school districts to be eligible for scholarships, increasing the tax credit for contributions and the aggregate tax credit limit, providing for aggregate tax credit increases under certain conditions and providing for program administration by the state treasurer.

SB 252 expands Kansas' low-income student scholarship program to include specific high school students and those eligible to attend school districts with low standardized test scores (under 50% meeting achievement levels). It increases tax credits for donors and raises the annual program limit, while keeping scholarships capped at $8,000 per student. The state treasurer will now manage program administration, and new eligibility rules allow current scholarship recipients (who haven’t graduated or turned 21) and students in qualifying districts to participate. This directly affects low-income families seeking educational options through tax-credit-funded scholarships.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2283: Requiring at least one member of the Kansas state fair board to be a resident of Reno county.

HB 2283 requires that at least one member of the Kansas State Fair Board appointed from the general public must be a resident of Reno County. This change modifies the existing law (K.S.A. 74-520a) by adding a specific residency requirement for one of the seven public appointees, who will represent the state at large. The bill does not alter the total number of board members or other appointment procedures, only ensuring Reno County has dedicated representation on the board. This provision directly affects the governor's appointment process for the board's public members.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 170: Authorizing the state corporation commission to make recommendations regarding energy efficiency standards for buildings.

SB 170 authorizes Kansas' State Corporation Commission to recommend energy efficiency standards for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The bill amends existing law to clarify that while the Commission may make such recommendations, it cannot adopt or enforce these standards itself. It maintains the current requirement that the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) applies to new commercial and industrial structures. Local cities or counties retain the authority to set their own energy efficiency standards within their jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2053: Repealing restrictions on municipal regulation of political signs during certain periods of time around election days.

HB 2053 repeals a Kansas law (K.S.A. 25-2711) that previously prohibited cities from regulating political signs during specific periods before elections. This allows local governments to establish their own rules about sign placement, size, or duration in the days leading up to election days. The bill directly affects city officials managing public spaces and residents or campaign groups displaying election-related signs. It creates a concrete policy change by removing the state-level restriction, enabling municipalities to address local concerns like sidewalk safety or aesthetics during elections.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2350: Providing that no juvenile less than 18 years of age shall be prosecuted as an adult.

HB 2350 prohibits prosecuting any juvenile under 18 as an adult in Kansas. It directly affects all individuals under 18 accused of crimes, removing the possibility of adult criminal prosecution regardless of offense severity. The bill amends Kansas law to state explicitly that "no juvenile less than 18 years of age shall be prosecuted as an adult" and repeals the previous section allowing such prosecutions. This eliminates the court process for prosecutors to request adult prosecution for minors under 18, ensuring all juveniles under 18 remain under juvenile court jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2161: Providing an income tax credit for the sale and distribution of biodiesel and renewable diesel blends for motor vehicle fuels.

HB 2161 creates a $0.05 per gallon income tax credit for Kansas retail gas stations and fuel distributors selling biodiesel blends (at least 10% biodiesel) or renewable diesel blends (at least 10% renewable diesel) to end users. The credit applies to sales made at retail service stations or direct sales to final users within Kansas, covering taxable years 2026 through 2031. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the total annual credit amount cannot exceed $5 million. This policy directly supports businesses selling renewable fuel blends by reducing their tax liability, aiming to incentivize the use of cleaner motor vehicle fuels.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2390: Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Jackson county for the purpose of supporting hospital services in the county.

HB 2390 amends Kansas tax law to allow Jackson County to impose a countywide retailers' sales tax (subject to voter approval) specifically for funding hospital services within the county. This replaces the previous use of a similar tax for the Banner Creek reservoir project, as referenced in historical elections. The key mechanism requires Jackson County's governing body to seek voter approval via election or petition (10% of eligible voters) before implementing the tax. The tax revenue would directly support local hospitals, affecting county residents through healthcare services and potential tax changes. This is a policy change to redirect existing tax authority toward healthcare infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

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