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passed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SR 1738: Congratulating the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools award recipients.

Senate Resolution 1738 formally congratulates and commends the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools Distinguished Teacher award recipients for their excellence in teaching and leadership. The resolution lists specific educators from various schools across Kansas who received these awards for their contributions to education. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Senator Mike Argabright, the sponsor of the measure.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 6047: recognizing and honoring Thomas Day.

This House resolution honors Thomas Day for his distinguished service as Director of Legislative Administrative Services to the Kansas Legislature. The bill formally acknowledges his decades of leadership, his extensive background in state government, and his active involvement in community service and civic organizations. By passing this resolution, the House expresses its sincere appreciation for Day's contributions to the state and recognizes his long-standing impact on legislative operations.

passed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1626: Providing for the adjournment sine die of the 2026 regular session of the Legislature.

This bill directs the Kansas Legislature to end its 2026 regular session on April 10, 2026, at the conclusion of that day's meeting. It also ensures that lawmakers participating in specific April meetings for administrative rules and education funding receive standard pay and travel expenses, even though a previous law had restricted such costs. Essentially, the resolution sets a final end date for the legislative year and clarifies reimbursement rules for certain committee activities before that date.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 527: Authorizing the secretary of corrections on behalf of the state of Kansas to convey certain real property located in Leavenworth county, Kansas, to Leavenworth county.

This bill authorizes the Kansas Secretary of Corrections to transfer specific real property in Leavenworth County to the county government without payment. The property includes various blocks in the Town of Delaware, along with any improvements and vacated streets on those blocks. The transfer will be executed through a quitclaim deed and requires approval from the state attorney general before it can be finalized. Leavenworth County will be responsible for covering all costs associated with the conveyance process.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 523: Authorizing the governor to make a declaration of need for enhanced security for an extraordinary event and providing certain powers to the governor during a period of such declaration.

This bill authorizes the Kansas governor to declare a need for enhanced security during large-scale extraordinary events like the World Cup, Olympics, or Super Bowl that could strain local resources. When such a declaration is made, it activates state disaster plans and grants the governor authority to use state resources, reassign personnel, and coordinate assistance from local and federal agencies. The declaration can last up to 15 days and may be extended by the legislative coordinating council for up to 150 days, with provisions expiring on July 1, 2027.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1623: Proposing a constitutional amendment to section 1 of the Kansas bill of rights to affirm that men and women are possessed of equal and inalienable natural rights from conception.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Kansas that would explicitly state men and women possess equal natural rights starting from conception. The key provision adds the phrase "life from conception" to the state's existing equal rights clause in the bill of rights. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters in the 2026 general election, it would permanently update the state constitution to define the beginning of protected rights at conception.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5035: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.

This bill proposes to add a property tax exemption for seniors in Kansas, specifically targeting homeowners aged 60 or older who live in their primary residence. The key provision would exempt this residential property from all school district property tax levies, while other taxes on the property would remain unchanged. This change is designed to reduce the financial burden of school taxes on older Kansans without altering the overall property tax structure for other groups.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 536: Providing a rebate instead of an income tax credit for the high performance tax credit program and capping the maximum rebate provided.

SB 536 changes how Kansas taxpayers can benefit from the High Performance Tax Credit Program by converting the existing income tax credit into a direct rebate payment. The bill applies to businesses investing in qualified facilities located outside of metropolitan counties and establishes specific rebate amounts based on the number of jobs created and the size of the investment. Under the new rules, businesses in nonmetropolitan regions receive $2,500 per job plus $1,000 for every $100,000 invested, while other qualifying businesses receive $1,500 per job plus the same investment bonus. The legislation also sets a maximum cap on the rebate amount and ends eligibility for new investments starting January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 535: Exempting correctional authorities and certain business entities contracting with correctional authorities from certain rules and regulations governing the possession, transportation and use of explosive materials.

This bill creates a new exemption process for correctional facilities and their contractors regarding rules on handling explosive materials. It allows the state fire marshal to issue three-year certificates that exempt these entities from certain acquisition, transportation, and use regulations for explosives needed in correctional operations. To qualify, correctional authorities must prove they are licensed to possess explosives under federal law and submit documentation of their correctional activities. The exemption does not cover storage, recordkeeping, or permitting requirements, which remain under standard rules. This change applies to state, federal, or local agencies running correctional facilities, as well as private businesses that contract directly with them and operate such facilities in Kansas.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 525: Establishing requirements for a county sheriff operating a jail for the enforcement of detainer requests issued by the United States immigration and customs enforcement, requiring municipal insurance pools to provide coverage for law enforcement that enforces federal laws, requiring the state to pay certain judgments in federal court actions, requiring the attorney general to provide representation in certain civil actions and exempting section 287(g) agreements from certain provisions of the interlocal cooperation act.

This bill clarifies the authority of county sheriffs in Kansas to detain individuals based on immigration detainer requests from federal immigration authorities, specifying the documentation required to justify such detentions. It requires municipal insurance pools to provide liability coverage for local law enforcement officers who enforce federal immigration laws, regardless of whether they are formally deputized by federal agencies. The legislation also mandates that the state attorney general provide legal representation to local law enforcement agencies in federal civil or habeas corpus actions related to immigration enforcement and exempts certain federal immigration cooperation agreements from specific provisions of the state's interlocal cooperation act. Additionally, the bill establishes that the state will pay certain court judgment costs if federal authorities fail to cover them in cases where local officers acted in good faith while enforcing immigration detainers.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 531: Prohibiting the development or operation of any new large load data center in a county that has had a drought emergency declared for such county pursuant to the Kansas emergency management act within the preceding three years.

This bill prohibits the development or operation of new large load data centers in Kansas counties that have experienced a drought emergency within the last three years. It directly affects county governments, which would be required to deny applications for such facilities during the three-year period following a drought declaration. The law defines a large load data center as a facility with a monthly electrical demand of 10 megawatts or more and allows counties to issue moratoriums on these projects until the three-year period ends. Existing data centers authorized or permitted before July 1, 2026, are exempt from these restrictions, and the bill does not prevent local governments from adopting even stricter land use regulations.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment ✗ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2792: Prohibiting the use of a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle in school or construction zones and providing penalties for violations thereof.

This bill prohibits drivers from using mobile phones without hands-free devices while operating vehicles in school zones or construction zones where workers are present. It applies to all drivers except law enforcement and emergency personnel, those safely stopped, or those using hands-free equipment. The law includes exceptions for reporting crimes, preventing injuries, summoning emergency help, and certain professional communications. Violations will result in warning citations that expire on July 1, 2027, and police cannot confiscate phones without consent except under specific legal conditions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation