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passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SR 1736: Strengthening the sister-state relations between the State of Kansas and Taiwan.

This Senate Resolution expresses Kansas's support for strengthening its sister-state relationship with Taiwan and celebrating 37 years of this partnership. The bill highlights existing academic programs and trade ties, such as a Mandarin language initiative and recent investment delegations, while affirming shared democratic values. It also calls for the signing of a double taxation agreement to boost investment and advocates for Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations focused on health, safety, and climate change. The resolution is a symbolic gesture that does not alter laws or create new legal obligations for the state.
Dinah Sykes (D)
passed · Kansas · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 6039: Recognizing and honoring SparkWheel for its outstanding service on Kansas youth and families.

This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and honors SparkWheel, a Kansas-based nonprofit organization, for its work supporting youth and families. It commends the group's leadership, staff, volunteers, and partners for their efforts in providing mentorship, mental health support, and career guidance through partnerships with schools and businesses. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official statement of appreciation for SparkWheel's contributions to the community.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors a nonprofit providing mental health support and career guidance to youth and families, aligning with healthcare service indicators.75% confidence
Jason Goetz (R)
passed · Kansas · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 6040: Commemorating the life and service of Representative John Resman.

This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and honors the life and public service of Representative John Resman, who represented Kansas's 121st District. The resolution highlights his extensive background in law enforcement, including service in the U.S. Army, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, before his election to the state legislature. It commemorates his legislative work on committees related to corrections, federal affairs, and public safety, as well as his advocacy for fiscal responsibility and education. The resolution concludes by expressing condolences to his family following his passing in March 2026.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly honors a Representative with extensive U.S. Army service, recognizing his veteran background and public service.90% confidence
Doug Blex (R) Mike Amyx (D) Bob Lewis (R) Emil Bergquist (R) Susan Estes (R)
passed · Kansas · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 6041: Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre.

This bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre in Topeka, Kansas. It highlights the theater's history as the official State Theater of Kansas and its role as a historic landmark since opening in 1926. The text expresses appreciation for the community efforts involved in preserving the building but does not create new laws or change any policies.
Mike Amyx (D) Bob Lewis (R) Dave Buehler (R) Jesse Borjon (R) Laura Williams (R)
passed · Kansas · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 6038: Recognizing Real Men Real Leaders for its dedication and work in providing Kansas youth with leadership education and opportunities.

This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes the nonprofit organization Real Men Real Leaders for its work in Kansas. The resolution highlights the group's programs that teach leadership skills to boys and girls through community service, outdoor activities, and visits to the state Capitol. By acknowledging the organization's achievements, the bill serves as a public commendation rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes an organization providing leadership education and opportunities to youth, aligning with enhancing student programs.75% confidence
Bob Lewis (R)
passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SR 1735: Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre.

This Senate Resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre, which is recognized as the official State Theater of Kansas. The bill formally acknowledges the historic venue's cultural significance in Topeka and expresses appreciation for the community efforts that have preserved the landmark since it opened in 1926. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the theater and a sponsoring senator, serving as an official record of the state's recognition of this milestone.
Rick Kloos (R) Brenda Dietrich (R) Patrick Schmidt (D) Kenny Titus (R)
passed · Kansas · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 6037: Providing for the assignment of seats in the House of Representatives for the 2026 legislative session.

This Kansas House resolution assigns seats for the 2026 legislative session, directing most representatives to occupy the same positions as designated in a previous resolution. The only exception is Representative Mike Storm, who is specifically assigned to seat 97 instead of his prior location. This procedural measure organizes the physical seating arrangement for the upcoming legislative year without altering any laws or policies.
Dan Hawkins (R) Brandon Woodard (D) Chris Croft (R)
passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 481: Permitting a municipal judge to initiate a psychiatric or psychological examination to determine competence and setting forth relevant procedures.

This Kansas bill (SB 481) allows municipal judges to order psychiatric or psychological evaluations to determine if a defendant is mentally competent to stand trial. It sets clear procedures: judges can initiate exams through licensed professionals or approved facilities within 60 days, with costs covered by municipal funds. If found incompetent, the case is either dismissed or transferred to district court for further action under specific legal pathways. The bill directly affects defendants in municipal court cases where mental competence is in question, ensuring standardized evaluation processes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates psychiatric evaluations for defendant competence, ensuring due process and protecting rights - aligns with criminal justice reform principles of fair trials and mental health considerations.95% confidence
passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 463: Prohibiting certain persons from recovering damages in certain civil actions and creating requirements for actions involving negligent security.

This Kansas bill restricts negligence lawsuit recoveries for specific groups: individuals who engaged in wrongful conduct (requiring defendants to prove this by preponderance of evidence), and unauthorized immigrants in auto accident cases (requiring plaintiffs to prove legal status to claim lost wages). It also changes negligent security duties, requiring property owners to only protect against third-party harm if they knew of similar incidents within the past year, with specific compliance methods (e.g., contacting police or hiring security) creating a presumption of duty fulfillment. Courts must apportion fault among all involved parties - including victims, owners, third parties, and government entities - in negligent security cases, while prohibiting evidence about criminal penalties or financial resources during trials.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts unauthorized immigrants' ability to recover lost wages in auto accident cases by requiring proof of legal status, directly limiting their access to civil remedies.95% confidence
passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 448: Permitting the use of expedited partner therapy to treat a sexually transmitted disease.

SB 448 permits healthcare providers in Kansas to prescribe treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) directly to a patient's sexual partner without requiring the partner to have a physical examination. This applies when the provider believes the partner is unlikely or unable to seek care, and only for STIs designated by health officials within 60 days of the patient's diagnosis. Providers must give partners written materials covering treatment instructions, allergy warnings, HIV testing importance, and abstinence guidance, while also counseling the patient. The bill protects providers from liability for good-faith use of this approach, excluding gross negligence.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits direct STI treatment prescriptions to partners without exams, improving access to care and public health response for sexually transmitted diseases.90% confidence
passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 344: Authorizing animal shelters to place certain animals needing treatment or care in foster homes and requiring shelters to display photographs of animals at a location other than the shelter during a holding period.

SB 344 allows Kansas animal shelters to place sick, injured, or newborn animals needing specialized care in foster homes instead of keeping them at the shelter during their holding period. It requires shelters to display photographs of these animals at locations other than the shelter (like their website) during the required three-day holding period, making it easier for potential adopters to find them. The bill amends Kansas law to clarify that shelters may move such animals to foster care and mandates photo display to improve adoption opportunities while maintaining the standard holding period for animal recovery or owner reunification.
passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 327: Changing the requirement that the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell joint committee on home and community based services and KanCare oversight meet in January and April to meeting at least once each quarter.

SB 327 eliminates a requirement that the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell joint committee on home and community based services and KanCare oversight hold its January and April meetings during the regular legislative session. The committee, which oversees Kansas' home/community care services, KanCare (state Medicaid), and related funding, will now have more scheduling flexibility for these meetings. This change affects only the committee's procedural meeting schedule, not its oversight responsibilities or policy decisions. The bill does not alter the committee's duties, membership, or reporting requirements.
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