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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 446: Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege while working under the supervision of such attorney.

SB 446 creates an exception to Kansas' mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements for licensed social workers working under an attorney's supervision in specific legal contexts. It exempts social workers from reporting suspected child harm if the suspicion arises solely during criminal, civil, domestic, or juvenile legal representation where the attorney is providing direct services. The bill also allows attorneys to require social workers to maintain attorney-client privilege in these situations, treating the social worker as an extension of the attorney's office. This exception applies only when social workers are directly supervised by an attorney handling a case involving the child, not in general practice.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5027: Proposing to amend article 1 of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section establishing a system of electing the governor and the lieutenant governor by creating a state electoral college whereby each state senatorial district would have a vote in selection of the governor and the lieutenant governor.

This bill proposes changing how Kansas elects its governor and lieutenant governor by creating a state electoral college system. Under this plan, each of the state's 40 senatorial districts would cast one vote for a candidate pair instead of using the current system where every individual voter casts a direct ballot. The candidate pair receiving a majority of these district votes would be elected, with the state legislature stepping in to choose the winners if no pair secures a majority. If approved by the legislature, the measure would be placed on the ballot for voters to decide whether to adopt this new method of election.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5024: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to establish the taxable valuation of real property used for residential purposes based on the sales price for the year in which the property transferred ownership if the transfer was sold at fair market value or valued pursuant to law as fair market value in the year in which the transfer occurred for the current owner.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Kansas to change how residential real property is taxed based on its sales price at the time of transfer. It would apply to homeowners who buy a home at fair market value, setting their taxable valuation according to that sale price for the current owner. The measure also updates other property tax classifications and assessment percentages for various property types, including agricultural land and commercial buildings.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 467: Enacting the use of artificial intelligence in medical decisions transparency act and requiring that all medical necessity determinations be made by a competent licensed physician or healthcare professional.

SB 467 requires health insurers and utilization review organizations using artificial intelligence (AI) for medical necessity decisions to ensure those tools base determinations on individual patient data (medical history, clinical circumstances) rather than group datasets. Crucially, the bill mandates that *only* licensed physicians or healthcare professionals - never AI systems - can make final decisions about whether medical care is necessary. Insurers must also create and disclose written policies explaining their review processes and ensure AI tools do not deny, delay, or modify care based on medical necessity. This directly affects insurers using AI for utilization review and healthcare providers seeking authorization for patient treatments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2630: Providing the authority for counties and cities to levy an additional liquor enforcement tax for property tax reduction.

HB 2630 allows Kansas counties and cities to levy a 2% additional tax on liquor sales revenue (from retailers, microbreweries, distributors, and other sellers), but only after voter approval via local election. The tax revenue must be used exclusively to reduce the following year's property tax levy by an equal amount. Local governments must hold an election and secure majority voter approval before implementing the tax, with collections starting 60 days after the election. This bill directly affects property taxpayers in participating counties and cities by providing a new funding mechanism for property tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 470: Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity delivered to residential premises for noncommercial use.

SB 470 exempts sales of electricity delivered to homes for personal, nonbusiness use from Kansas' 6.5% state sales tax. This directly affects residential homeowners who use electricity for daily living, not commercial or agricultural purposes. The bill changes tax law to set a 0% rate for these electricity sales starting immediately, but the exemption expires on July 1, 2026. It specifically targets residential electricity use, not other utilities like gas or water, and aligns with existing agricultural and residential exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2617: Providing that motorcycle license plates shall contain a combination of not fewer than six letters or numerals.

HB 2617 amends Kansas law to require motorcycle license plates to display a minimum of six letters or numbers (previously five) for personalized plates. This change directly affects motorcycle owners who apply for personalized plates, requiring them to select combinations meeting the new six-character minimum. The bill updates specific sections of Kansas law (K.S.A. 8-132 and 8-147) to reflect this requirement, without altering fees or other plate design rules. The policy change focuses solely on the character length for motorcycle personalized plates.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 454: Enhancing the criminal penalty for committing certain crimes in the context of transnational repression and requiring the development of transnational repression recognition and response training.

SB 454, the "Crush Transnational Repression in Kansas Act," enhances criminal penalties for crimes committed with the intent to harass, intimidate, or coerce Kansas residents through transnational repression by foreign governments or terrorist organizations. It specifically targets actions by agents of designated foreign adversaries (like China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela) aimed at silencing protected speech, forcing people to leave the U.S., or retaliating for First Amendment activities. The bill requires Kansas law enforcement to develop training on recognizing transnational repression tactics (including digital surveillance) and establish multilingual reporting systems for victims. It also mandates that universities include transnational repression protocols in campus policies and provide direct complaint channels. These provisions apply directly to Kansas residents targeted by foreign actors and state agencies implementing the new requirements.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2612: Modifying criminal sentencing rules applicable in multiple conviction cases where consecutive sentences may be imposed by the sentencing judge and the sentence for the primary crime is a nonprison sentence.

HB 2612 modifies Kansas sentencing rules for defendants convicted of multiple crimes requiring consecutive sentences. It requires that supervision terms (like probation or parole) be based solely on the longest supervision period imposed for any single crime, rather than combining all terms. The bill also specifies that if the primary crime (determined by severity ranking) receives a nonprison sentence, all other sentences must be nonprison, with supervision based on the longest single term. This directly affects defendants facing multiple convictions in Kansas, particularly those with mixed sentencing scenarios (e.g., drug vs. non-drug offenses).

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 468: Repealing the prohibition on municipal establishment of guaranteed income programs.

SB 468 repeals a Kansas law (K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-16,222) that prohibited cities and counties from creating guaranteed income programs. This bill directly affects Kansas municipalities by removing a legal barrier to launching local programs that provide regular, unconditional cash payments to residents. The key mechanism is the repeal of the specific statute, allowing cities and counties to establish such programs without legal restriction. The change takes effect upon publication in the official statute book.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2660: Making and concerning appropriations for the state board of regents for the Kansas blueprint for literacy, expanding the every child can read act reporting requirements and amending the Kansas blueprint for literacy to provide certain requirements for the state board of education, the state board of regents and school districts with regard to literacy education and reporting.

HB 2660 appropriates $8.6 million for the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy through fiscal year 2027, requiring the state board of regents to use these funds in alignment with the blueprint's strategic plan. The bill expands reporting requirements under the "Every Child Can Read Act," mandating school districts to track high-risk students, develop individual literacy plans for those at risk, and report on interventions and outcomes annually. It also requires the state board of education to designate evidence-based literacy practices, include a literacy practicum in teacher licensure, and develop a comprehensive literacy implementation plan for school districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2649: Establishing the Kansas empowerment savings program, authorizing certain employees to contribute to individual retirement accounts through an automatic payroll deduction and providing powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of the Kansas empowerment savings program board of trustees within the state treasurer's office concerning such program.

HB 2649 establishes the Kansas Empowerment Savings Program, allowing eligible state employees and workers at small Kansas employers without existing retirement plans to automatically contribute to Roth or traditional IRAs through payroll deductions. It creates a board within the state treasurer’s office to manage the program, with specific eligibility rules requiring employees to work at least 90 days for an employer that hasn’t offered a qualified retirement plan (like 401(k)s) in the past two years. The program will fund contributions via payroll deduction, with the board overseeing investments and administrative rules while prohibiting conflicts of interest. The law takes effect July 1, 2027, and applies directly to participating employees and their eligible employers.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment