Providing for occupational licensing annual reports by agencies to the joint committee on administrative rules and regulations and requiring that adoption of new occupational licenses and material changes to existing occupational licenses by a state agency be approved by the legislature by ratification.

This bill (SB 30) amends Kansas law to require state agencies to conduct criminal history checks for specific employment and licensing purposes. It directs the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to release certain criminal history records (including adult convictions, expunged records, and juvenile adjudications) to designated agencies like the Department for Children and Families, state lottery, gaming commissions, and emergency medical services boards. These checks apply to individuals seeking employment or licensure in roles involving vulnerable populations or sensitive positions, such as child safety, gaming operations, or law enforcement training. The bill does not address occupational licensing changes as its title suggests; instead, it focuses on expanding background check protocols for specific state employment contexts. The actual content of the bill text provided conflicts with the title, which appears to describe a different legislative matter.