Rep. Blake Carpenter

Maddy summaryThis Kansas House Resolution (HR 6010) expresses state support for the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, specifically the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) initiative. It requests Kansas's federal congressional delegation to secure full federal funding for this program in upcoming budgets. The resolution highlights how the program supports Kansas's military installations, defense industry, and economic interests, noting FLRAA will serve as the Army's primary air assault and medical evacuation aircraft. As a state-level resolution, it does not create new laws but advocates for federal funding of this military modernization effort.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to create a new "Freedom from Taxes Fund" and a temporary Citizens Freedom Review Board. The fund would be divided into three parts to pay for the elimination of motor vehicle taxes, state property taxes, and state income and privilege taxes. Additionally, the bill establishes a board with the power to review existing tax exemptions and decide whether to keep or remove them. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, these changes would legally end the specified taxes and allow the state to use the new fund to cover the resulting budget shortfalls.

Maddy summaryHB 2670 requires video streaming services operating in Kansas to ensure commercial advertisements are not louder than the main video content they interrupt, effective July 1, 2026. It adopts the federal CALM Act standards (originally for TV broadcasts) to set volume limits for ads. The law applies specifically to internet-based streaming services targeting Kansas consumers, excluding cable operators, broadcasters, and ad-free platforms. It does not create private lawsuits for violations.