This bill removes the standard 60-day waiting period for Kansas public school retirees (KPERS members) who return to work as licensed teachers. It specifically exempts retirees hired by school districts for covered teaching positions requiring a license or certificate from the waiting rule. The change applies to all school districts participating in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System and allows immediate reemployment without the prior waiting period requirement.
This bill is a House resolution that honors the life and public service of Representative Melody McCray-Miller, who passed away in February 2026. It recognizes her decades of work in education, business, and government, including her roles as a teacher, restaurant owner, county commissioner, state representative, and community leader. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to Kansas families and communities but does not create new laws or change any policies. Its only effect is to officially celebrate her legacy within the Kansas House of Representatives.
This House resolution honors the life and public service of Representative Harold Lane, a former Kansas state representative from Topeka. The bill formally recognizes his contributions to local governance, his business career, and his legislative work on committees such as Appropriations and Energy and Environment. It serves as a commemorative tribute rather than enacting new laws or policies.
This resolution schedules a special session of the Kansas House of Representatives for March 26, 2026, to welcome Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui. The bill grants the ambassador the privilege to speak on the floor and authorizes the Speaker to recognize him for the address. Additionally, it appoints a committee of six House leaders to attend to the ambassador during the event. This measure is a procedural formality that facilitates a diplomatic greeting rather than enacting new laws or policies.
This Kansas House resolution honors U.S. military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992 and urges the federal Congress to award them the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The bill argues that these service members faced similar hazardous conditions to those who received the medal for service in El Salvador during the same period, creating an inconsistency in recognition. By requesting this specific federal decoration, the resolution seeks to provide equitable acknowledgment for the risks and sacrifices made by these veterans.
This House Resolution strengthens the sister-state relationship between Kansas and Taiwan by reaffirming their shared democratic values and celebrating 37 years of partnership. The bill highlights existing academic exchanges and trade ties, such as drone industry visits and Mandarin language programs, while expressing support for future bilateral investment agreements. It also formally endorses Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the World Health Organization and the United Nations, arguing that such inclusion benefits global health and safety.
This bill sets the schedule for the Kansas Legislature to pause its regular sessions from March 27, 2026, to April 9, 2026. During this break, essential staff will remain on duty to handle communications from the Governor and manage urgent business, while most lawmakers will not receive their daily living allowances. However, legislators attending specific oversight committee meetings or authorized joint sessions will still be paid for their travel and daily expenses.
HB 2653 requires Kansas's Secretary of Corrections to help incarcerated individuals obtain essential identification and employment documents before their release. Specifically, it mandates providing certified birth certificates, Social Security cards, and state-issued driver's licenses or ID cards (if eligible), plus job training records, work history, educational credentials, and a resume highlighting skills. This applies to all inmates released from state custody within nine months of release, excluding those transferred to other jurisdictions or deemed unable to work by the Secretary. The law also requires coordination with state agencies to streamline document access, aiming to reduce barriers to employment and reintegration after incarceration.
HB 2729 requires the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to provide physicians with specific forms and notices for the "Woman's Right to Know Act." It mandates that physicians give women written information 24 hours before an abortion, including details about the procedure, risks, alternatives, physician qualifications (like medical degree year and disciplinary history), and fetal development. The law also requires women to sign a written certification confirming they received this information before the procedure. This bill directly affects physicians performing abortions and women seeking abortion care in Kansas, with the department responsible for creating the required forms.
HB 2727 allows plaintiffs in lawsuits claiming violations of Kansas' "woman's-right-to-know" act (specifically regarding abortion informed consent) to choose a $5,000 statutory damages limit instead of seeking full compensation. If this election is made, Kansas' medical malpractice screening panel requirements (K.S.A. 65-4901-65-4908) no longer apply to the case. The bill directly affects individuals filing abortion-related informed consent claims against healthcare providers. It creates a streamlined option for plaintiffs seeking limited recovery in these specific cases, without altering the core requirements of the woman's-right-to-know act.
HB 2747 modifies Kansas sentencing guidelines to clarify how courts evaluate prior out-of-state violations related to driving under the influence (DUI) when calculating a person's criminal history score. It requires courts to specifically consider factors listed in K.S.A. 8-1567(j) to determine if a prior violation from another state is comparable to Kansas DUI offenses. This change directly affects individuals with prior DUI-related convictions or charges in other states who are now facing sentencing in Kansas. The law ensures these prior offenses are assessed consistently under Kansas sentencing rules, potentially impacting sentencing severity for repeat DUI cases.
HB 2622 modifies requirements for municipal lease-purchase agreements in Kansas, primarily affecting cities and towns entering long-term leases for land or buildings. It requires voter approval via petition if payments exceed 3% of a municipality’s annual budget (excluding debt service) for non-county entities, or $100,000 annually for counties/schools, after a 5% voter petition is filed within 30 days of public notice. The bill mandates that agreements specify cash purchase costs, interest rates, and non-capital charges, and repeals prior provisions. This gives voters a direct role in approving significant lease deals that impact local budgets.
