SB 509 would authorize Sheridan County to impose a countywide sales tax on retailers to fund the construction of a new jail and law enforcement center. The tax would require voter approval and would end once the project costs are fully covered by collected revenue. This bill amends Kansas law to extend this specific tax authority to Sheridan County, which currently lacks it under existing provisions for similar public safety projects.
This Kansas House resolution expresses support for Israel and affirms the historical, biblical, and legal significance of the territories known as Judea and Samaria. The measure rejects the use of the term "West Bank," stating that it originated during a past occupation and obscures Jewish historical connections to the land. Additionally, the resolution directs state agencies to stop using "West Bank" in official documents and instead refer to the area as Judea and Samaria.
HB 2777 would exempt sevendays inc. from paying sales tax on its purchases and on entry fees, participation charges, or event tickets sold for fundraising events. The bill amends Kansas' sales tax law (K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-3606) to specifically add sevendays inc. as an entity eligible for these exemptions. This means the organization would not pay sales tax on items it buys for operations or on revenue generated from fundraising events. The exemption applies only to sevendays inc. and does not affect other businesses or general sales tax rules.
HB 2775 creates a three-year exemption from Kansas' 8% severance tax for all new oil and gas wells. This directly affects operators who drill new wells by eliminating their initial tax burden on production. The exemption applies to the standard 8% tax rate on the gross value of oil or gas produced, covering all new wells regardless of size or location during their first three years of operation. It amends existing tax law (K.S.A. 79-4217) to add this temporary relief for new well operators.
HB 2776 adds a new sales tax exemption to Kansas' tax code for non-profit organizations that serve students of U.S. military academies, their alumni, and their families. This means these specific non-profits will no longer pay sales tax on purchases they make for their operations. The bill amends Kansas Statute 79-3606 to include this category under existing tax exemptions for qualifying organizations. The policy directly affects eligible non-profits in Kansas that provide services to military academy communities.
HB 2779 requires that at least one member of the Kansas State Fair Board be a resident of Reno County. This amendment to the board's membership rules (K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-520a) specifies that among the two "state at large" public appointees, one must reside in Reno County. The bill directly affects the governor's appointment process for the board, ensuring Reno County representation. It does not change the board's duties, funding, or the fair's operations.
This bill requires all notaries public in Kansas who notarize real estate documents to use a 3D biometric antifraud system by December 31, 2027. It creates a new "verified notary public" category, mandating device-bound hardware that captures 3D facial scans to verify identity and prevent fraud. The system applies to all real estate documents - including deeds, mortgages, power of attorney, and liens - requiring counties to accept only documents authenticated through this system after the deadline. Notaries must obtain biometric data via state-approved hardware at county offices, with counties developing protocols for implementation.
This bill allows judges to waive court filing fees in expungement cases when applicants submit a verified poverty affidavit, directly helping low-income individuals seeking to clear past minor criminal records (like city ordinance violations). It replaces the current requirement for upfront payment with a streamlined process where judges review the poverty affidavit to determine eligibility. The bill also removes barriers that previously delayed legal service while poverty status was being assessed. These changes aim to make expungement more accessible without altering eligibility criteria for record clearance.
HB 2673, the Positive Learning Environment Act, requires Kansas school districts to create school management plans for each school. These plans must define minor (e.g., classroom disruptions) and major (e.g., violence, substance abuse) student behavior issues and establish a clear, step-by-step system for handling them - teachers address minor issues, while administrators handle major ones. The bill also grants teachers specific rights, including the ability to remove disruptive students from class, have their disciplinary decisions respected, and teach in a safe environment, with protections against retaliation for using these rights. School districts must share these plans with parents, students, and staff at the start of each school year and review them annually using behavior data.
SB 498 creates a new income tax credit for retailers selling higher ethanol blends (like E-85) while eliminating an existing tax credit for purchasing alternative-fuel vehicles or building fueling stations. The bill amends Kansas tax law to replace previous credits for vehicle/fueling station investments with this new retail-focused credit. It directly affects fuel retailers who sell ethanol blends and removes financial incentives for businesses buying alternative-fuel vehicles or installing fueling infrastructure. The policy shift redirects tax support from vehicle/fueling station purchases toward retail ethanol sales, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.
SB 432 removes a requirement that dentists personally be present in their offices for at least 20% of treatment hours when operating multiple locations. The bill directly affects licensed dentists who own more than one dental office, particularly those seeking to open a secondary office in rural areas. Key changes include eliminating the in-person presence rule (previously in K.S.A. 65-1435(d)) while retaining location restrictions: secondary offices must be within 125 miles of the primary office and in counties with under 10,000 residents (per 2000 census). The bill repeals the existing section and amends the dental practices act to reflect these updated rules.
SB 472 allows Kansas' Commissioner of Insurance to set and publish annual fees (capped at $2,500 for most filings, $5,000 for late fees) related to securities registration and filings in the Kansas Register. It eliminates a requirement that fee-funded agencies like the insurance department reimburse the state general fund with a 10% credit for services provided by the state. The bill primarily affects securities issuers, registrants, and brokers who must pay these fees to file documents under Kansas securities law.
