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All 7,333 Active 167 In committee 6,653 Passed 437 Signed 940 Failed 4,983
signed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2513: Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers.

HB 2513 authorizes specific payments from state funds to settle existing claims for lost or damaged property. It directs the Department of Corrections to pay $76.74 to one inmate and $987.44 to three others across correctional facilities, plus $1,941.52 to a business (Goodcents Services) for property damage. It also requires the State Historical Society to pay $3,366.21 to Window Design & Remodeling Co. for damaged property. The bill provides procedural instructions for processing these payments through the state treasurer and mandates claimants provide written releases before receiving funds. This is a routine administrative payment authorization, not a new policy.
signed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 430: Adding mitragynine to schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and reconciling multiple amendments to certain statutes in the Kansas criminal code.

SB 430 allows licensed physical therapists in Kansas to perform specific fingerstick blood tests (like lactate and blood glucose) to assess muscle metabolism, exercise tolerance, or rehabilitation progress. It limits these tests to federal "CLIA-waved" assays, requires therapists to hold a federal waiver certificate, and mandates that results only support therapy planning or follow physician orders - never for diagnosing medical conditions. Physical therapists cannot bill insurance for these tests alone but may charge patients for supply costs. The bill explicitly prevents therapists from expanding their diagnostic authority or billing separately for these tests.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands physical therapists' scope to perform specific blood tests for therapy planning, improving rehabilitation care without diagnosis or billing, aligning with patient access enhancement.85% confidence
signed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 300: Providing for the apportionment of business income by manufacturers of alcoholic liquor depending on whether the taxpayer is a qualifying Kansas investor or a general manufacturer and removing obsolete reference to global intangible low-taxed income provided for under the federal internal revenue code in determining Kansas adjusted gross income.

SB 300 prohibits Kansas state agencies, including the state bank commissioner, from becoming receivers for technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions that become insolvent or declare bankruptcy. The bill defines these institutions as entities managing alternative assets (such as private equity or real estate) through digital platforms, with insolvency determined when assets can't cover debts or creditor demands can't be met normally. This law amends Kansas statutes to explicitly prevent state agency intervention in such cases, directing resolution to other mechanisms. It directly affects technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions operating under Kansas law and state regulatory bodies.
signed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2029: Reconciling multiple amendments to certain statutes.

This bill designates a specific segment of K-5 highway in Wyandotte County (from the junction of K-5 and N. 18th Street west to N. 38th Street) as the "Representative Marvin S. Robinson II Memorial Highway." It also redesignates a portion of Interstate 635 (from the Kansas-Missouri border south to its junction with K-5 highway) as the "Harry Darby Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Kansas Secretary of Transportation to install highway signs marking both routes, following standard procedures. This is a procedural memorial designation with no substantive policy changes to transportation law.
Doug Blex (R) Mike Amyx (D) Bob Lewis (R) Emil Bergquist (R) Susan Estes (R)
signed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2365: Adding and removing certain substances in schedules I, III and IV of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming changes to the criminal code definition of fentanyl-related controlled substances.

HB 2365 establishes the South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, to expand mental health care access in south-central Kansas, specifically serving Sedgwick County and surrounding areas. The bill creates a dedicated "South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital Fee Fund" managed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, which will collect and allocate funds from patient charges and operations. It also directs the department to establish an extension to the state security hospital in Larned for housing patients committed by courts, transferred from correctional facilities, or requiring specialized mental health care. This facility aims to address regional mental health bed shortages without altering existing criminal law provisions referenced in the bill text.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes new mental health hospital and dedicated funding to expand access in south-central Kansas, directly advancing mental health services.95% confidence
signed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 51: House Substitute for SB 51 by Committee on Legislative Modernization - Authorizing the chief information security officer to receive audit reports, updating statutes related to services provided by the chief information technology officer and authorizing the office of information technology services to provide certain services to political subdivisions and hospitals.

SB 51 provides a sales tax exemption in Kansas for qualified data center construction, equipment, and eligible labor costs, targeting firms committing to a minimum $250 million investment and creating 20 new Kansas-based jobs within two years of operations. The exemption covers construction/remodeling of data centers, data center equipment (like servers and cooling systems), and installation/maintenance labor, but excludes electricity costs. To qualify, companies must register with the state, submit an application, and sign an agreement with the Commerce Secretary outlining investment and job creation commitments. Failure to meet these requirements may result in repayment of tax exemptions or termination of the benefit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides targeted sales tax exemption for data centers, offering tax relief to incentivize investment and job creation, directly impacting taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides sales tax exemption to incentivize data center construction and equipment investment, directly advancing technology infrastructure development in Kansas.95% confidence
signed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 82: Providing tax credits for expenditures for lockable gun and ammunition storage and the retail sale of higher ethanol blends of fuel, discontinuing the tax credit for qualified alternative-fueled motor vehicle property or fueling station expenditures, repealing the agritourism liability insurance, assistive technology contributions, declared disaster capital investment, owners promoting employment across Kansas and swine facility improvement tax credits and expanding the eligibility for applicable expenses under the child day care services assistance tax credit.

SB 82 allows rural emergency hospitals in Kansas that previously provided skilled nursing care to convert up to 10 swing beds into skilled nursing facility beds. To qualify, hospitals must be currently licensed as rural emergency hospitals, have held a prior hospital license, and have offered skilled nursing or swing bed services for at least one year without safety violations. The bill requires the Secretary for Aging and Disability Services to grant physical environment waivers upon application, enabling these hospitals to transition beds without meeting full nursing facility requirements. This policy directly affects eligible rural hospitals seeking to expand care access in underserved communities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credits for gun storage, ethanol blends, and child care while eliminating credits for alternative fuel vehicles and other specific industries, effectively restructuring state tax incentives to support targeted sectors.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables rural hospitals to expand skilled nursing beds, improving access to care in underserved areas without restricting services.95% confidence
signed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2653: Requiring the secretary of corrections to assist inmates with obtaining identification and employment-related documentation prior to release from custody.

HB 2653 requires Kansas's Secretary of Corrections to help incarcerated individuals obtain essential identification and employment documents before their release. Specifically, it mandates providing certified birth certificates, Social Security cards, and state-issued driver's licenses or ID cards (if eligible), plus job training records, work history, educational credentials, and a resume highlighting skills. This applies to all inmates released from state custody within nine months of release, excluding those transferred to other jurisdictions or deemed unable to work by the Secretary. The law also requires coordination with state agencies to streamline document access, aiming to reduce barriers to employment and reintegration after incarceration.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHelps inmates obtain ID/employment docs pre-release, reducing reentry barriers and recidivism - key criminal justice reform goal.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHelps incarcerated individuals obtain essential employment documentation (IDs, work history, resumes), removing barriers to reemployment and advancing workforce access for vulnerable workers.85% confidence
signed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2747: Specifying that courts shall consider certain factors in determining whether a prior violation of law is comparable to any act described in certain driving under the influence crimes when calculating a person's criminal history score under the Kansas sentencing guidelines act.

HB 2747 modifies Kansas sentencing guidelines to clarify how courts evaluate prior out-of-state violations related to driving under the influence (DUI) when calculating a person's criminal history score. It requires courts to specifically consider factors listed in K.S.A. 8-1567(j) to determine if a prior violation from another state is comparable to Kansas DUI offenses. This change directly affects individuals with prior DUI-related convictions or charges in other states who are now facing sentencing in Kansas. The law ensures these prior offenses are assessed consistently under Kansas sentencing rules, potentially impacting sentencing severity for repeat DUI cases.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies DUI prior offense evaluation to prevent unfair sentencing under Kansas guidelines, protecting defendants from disproportionate criminal history scoring.95% confidence
signed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2622: Modifying the municipal lease-purchase protest petition requirements.

HB 2622 modifies requirements for municipal lease-purchase agreements in Kansas, primarily affecting cities and towns entering long-term leases for land or buildings. It requires voter approval via petition if payments exceed 3% of a municipality’s annual budget (excluding debt service) for non-county entities, or $100,000 annually for counties/schools, after a 5% voter petition is filed within 30 days of public notice. The bill mandates that agreements specify cash purchase costs, interest rates, and non-capital charges, and repeals prior provisions. This gives voters a direct role in approving significant lease deals that impact local budgets.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires voter approval for municipal leases exceeding 3% of budget, promoting fiscal accountability and responsible spending management.90% confidence
signed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2615: Designating a portion of United States highway 75 as the Brig Gen George H Wark memorial highway, a portion of United States highway 56 as the Bill Tucker memorial highway and redesignating a current portion of the purple heart/combat wounded veterans highway for United States highway 75.

This bill renames two segments of U.S. Highway 75 in Kansas for commemorative purposes. It designates the southern stretch from Montgomery County to the Oklahoma border as the "Brig Gen George H Wark Memorial Highway" and redesignates another segment (from Kansas-Nebraska border to Kansas-Oklahoma border) as the "Purple Heart/Combat Wounded Veterans Highway." The Kansas Department of Transportation must install appropriate signage along these designated routes. This is a procedural bill with no policy changes, solely renaming existing highway segments for memorial recognition.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway segment as 'Purple Heart/Combat Wounded Veterans Highway' recognizing veteran service per topic description.85% confidence
signed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2700: Establishing the Kansas digital right-to-repair act to provide the right for persons who purchase digital electronic equipment to obtain the legal authorization and necessary documentation and parts from original equipment manufacturers to diagnose, maintain and repair such equipment.

HB 2700, the Kansas Right-to-Repair Act, gives consumers and independent repair shops the right to access necessary parts, tools, and documentation from manufacturers to repair digital electronic equipment they own or lease. It requires manufacturers to provide these resources on "fair and reasonable terms" without forcing repairers to be authorized by the manufacturer, covering most consumer electronics, home appliances, and farm equipment sold after July 1, 2026. The law explicitly excludes medical devices, critical infrastructure systems, and motor vehicles from its requirements. Enforcement will be handled by the Kansas Attorney General, with liability protections for manufacturers who comply.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables consumer repair access to digital devices, requiring fair manufacturer documentation/parts access - supports digital rights and consumer control over technology.85% confidence
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