Journal of the House
FORTY-FIFTH DAY
Hall of the House of Representatives,
Topeka, KS, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
The House met pursuant to adjournment with Speaker Hawkins in the chair.
The roll was called with 123 members present.
Rep. Sawyer was excused on legislative business.
Rep. A. Smith was excused on excused absence by the Speaker.
Present later: Rep. Sawyer.
Prayer by Chaplain Holmes:
Dear Father, As the days get longer and patience shorter, remind each of these Representatives that they are about a good thing, as they invest their lives into things which will, in many instances, out -live them.
The Psalmist declares, “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. From where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.”
When we search for answers to demanding situations, might we lift our eyes to the One who does have the answers. When we feel defeated and work-worn, allow our trust in You to embolden us to push on. Help us to not become weary in well doing.
You are indeed the one whom we can trust. With that as our foundation, we push on boldly to carry out the tasks set before us. When those tasks become complicated and difficult to navigate, we will look to You for wisdom and insight.
In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rep. Chauncey.
INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
On emergency motion of Rep. McNorton, HR 6041, by Reps. McNorton, Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Bloom, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Buehler, Carpenter, Chauncey, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Esau, Essex, Francis, Haskins, Hoffman, Howe, Humphries, King, Lewis, Long, Moser, Neighbor, Pickert, Poskin, Rahjes, Reavis, Ruiz,
Schlingensiepen, Schreiber, Simmons, Smith, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Turner, Weigel, White and Williams, as follows, was introduced and adopted:
HR 6041—A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre, the official State Theater of Kansas.
WHEREAS, The Historic Jayhawk Theatre, located in Topeka, Kansas, first opened its doors on August 16, 1926; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years, the Jayhawk Theatre served as a vibrant gathering place for Kansans, hosting performances, films, community events and arts programming that embodied the state's history and heritage; and
WHEREAS, Recognized for its architectural character and historic significance to our state, the Jayhawk Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and is a contributing property within the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, the Jayhawk Theatre was designated as the official State Theater of Kansas by a resolution of the Kansas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, The Jayhawk Theatre stands as an important historic and cultural landmark in Kansas; and
WHEREAS, Historic theaters across Kansas sustain the state's historic character and vibrant community life, and the Jayhawk Theatre remains among these treasured institutions; and
WHEREAS, The continued preservation and restoration of the Jayhawk Theatre represent a major collaborative effort among community partners, preservation advocates and local supporters to advance historic preservation, downtown revitalization, tourism and economic development in the capital city of Topeka and throughout the state of Kansas; and
WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks the centennial anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre, a landmark that has long contributed meaningfully to the civic and cultural fabric of Kansas: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That we recognize and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre, the official State Theater of Kansas, and extend our appreciation to all those who have preserved and supported this historic landmark for the benefit of present and future generations; and
Be it further resolved: That the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives shall send an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Historic Jayhawk Theatre and Representative Borjon.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
There being no objection, the following remarks of Rep. McNorton are spread upon the Journal:
Myself and the other Shawnee County representatives are here to honor the Historic Jayhawk Theatre, located just a couple of blocks North of us in Topeka, Kansas. The theatre first opened its doors on August 16, 1926 and for 50 years, the Jayhawk Theatre served as a vibrant gathering place for Kansans, hosting performances, films and community events that embodied the state's history and heritage. It has long been recognized for its architectural character and historic significance to our state.
The Jayhawk Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and in 1993 was designated as the official State Theater of Kansas by a resolution of the Kansas Legislature. Along with the other historic theaters across Kansas, the Jayhawk Theatre stands as an important historic and cultural landmark. These theaters sustain the state's historic character and vibrant community life, and the Jayhawk Theatre remains as the gold standard among these treasured institutions.
The continued preservation and restoration of the Jayhawk Theatre represent a major collaborative effort among community partners and local supporters to advance historic preservation, downtown revitalization, tourism and economic development in the capital city of Topeka.
“Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas:
That we recognize and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre, the official State Theater of Kansas, and extend our appreciation to all those who have helped preserve and support this historic landmark for the benefit of present and future generations.”
Joining me on the floor today are a few of the many volunteers, donors and board members who are committed to bringing the Jayhawk Theater back to its former glory and its prominence in our community: Phil Bacchus, Jeff Carson, Scott Gales, Molly Howey, Vance Kelly, Matt McGivern, Joanne Morrell, Nancy Parish and Larry Tenopir.
MOTIONS TO CONCUR AND NONCONCUR
On motion of Rep. W. Carpenter, the House nonconcurred in Senate amendments to HB 2533 and asked for a conference.
Speaker Hawkins thereupon appointed Reps. W. Carpenter, Bryce and Ruiz, S. as conferees on the part of the House.
On motion of Rep. Francis, the House nonconcurred in Senate amendments to HB 2471 and asked for a conference.
Speaker Hawkins thereupon appointed Reps. Francis, Essex and Helgerson as conferees on the part of the House.
On motion of Rep. Francis, the House nonconcurred in Senate amendments to HB 2615 and asked for a conference.
Speaker Hawkins thereupon appointed Reps. Francis, Essex and Helgerson as conferees on the part of the House.
On motion of Rep. Bergquist, the House nonconcurred in Senate amendments to Sub Bill for HB 2099 and asked for a conference.
Speaker Hawkins thereupon appointed Reps. Bergquist, Blex and Featherston as conferees on the part of the House.
On motion of Rep. Croft, the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole, with Rep. Sutton in the chair.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion of Rep. Sutton, Committee of the Whole report, as follows, was adopted:
Recommended that SB 55, SB 334 be passed.
Committee report recommending a substitute bill to SB 51 be adopted; and the Sub Bill for SB 51 be passed.
Committee report to SB 375 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 232 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 380 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
SB 448 be passed over and retain a place on the calendar.
SB 327 be passed over and retain a place on the calendar.
Committee report to SB 418 be adopted.
On motion of Rep. Hoheisel, SB 418 be amended As Amended by House Committee, on page 1, in line 34, by striking "no" and inserting "any";
On page 3, in line 6, after the comma by inserting "except" and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report recommending a substitute bill to SB 260 be adopted; and Sub Bill for SB 260 be passed.
Committee report recommending a substitute bill to SB 356 be adopted; and Sub Bill for SB 356 be passed.
Committee report to SB 364 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 391 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee on Education recommends SB 263 be amended by substituting with a new bill to be designated as "House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 263," as follows:
"House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 263
By Committee on Education
"AN ACT concerning schools; relating to crisis drills; requiring the department of education to establish guidelines for active shooter drills conducted by public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools; regulating active shooter simulations in such schools; amending K.S.A. 31-133 and repealing the existing section.";
And the substitute bill be passed.
(Sub Bill for SB 263 was thereupon introduced and read by title.)
On motion of Rep. Croft, the House recessed until 1:30 p.m.
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EARLY AFTERNOON SESSION
The House met pursuant to recess with Speaker Hawkins in the chair.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following bill was introduced and read by title:
HB 2800, AN ACT concerning state moneys; relating to postsecondary educational institutions; prohibiting the use of state moneys and student fees from being expended or commingled with funds used for the purposes of compensating a collegiate student athlete for the use of the athlete's name, image, likeness rights or athletic reputation, by Committee on Appropriations.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
Announcing passage of SB 415, SB 513.
The Senate accedes to the request of the House for a conference on HB 2605 and has appointed Senators Petersen, Klemp and Corson as conferees on the part of the Senate.
The Senate accedes to the request of the House for a conference on Sub HB 2250 and has appointed Senators Gossage, Clifford and Holscher as conferees on the part of the Senate.
The Senate accedes to the request of the House for a conference on HB 2413 and has appointed Senators Warren, Titus and Corson as conferees on the part of the Senate.
The Senate accedes to the request of the House for a conference on HB 2652 and has appointed Senators Warren, Titus and Corson as conferees on the part of the Senate.
The Senate accedes to the request of the House for a conference on HB 2507 and has appointed Senators Peck, Alley and Francisco as conferees on the part of the Senate.
The Senate accedes to the request of the House for a conference on HB 2568 and has appointed Senators Peck, Alley and Francisco as conferees on the part of the Senate.
Announcing passage of HB 2323, as amended, HB 2412, as amended, HB 2579, as amended, HB 2647, as amended, HB 2737, as amended, HB 2763, as amended.
Announcing passage of HB 2393, HB 2702.
INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following Senate bills were thereupon introduced and read by title:
On motion of Rep. Croft, the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole, with Rep. Waymaster in the chair.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion of Rep. Waymaster, Committee of the Whole report, as follows, was adopted:
Recommended that SB 425, HB 2773 be passed.
Sub Bill for SB 390 be passed over and retain a place on the calendar.
SB 407 be passed over and retain a place on the calendar.
SB 426 be passed over and retain a place on the calendar.
SCR 1603 be passed over and retain a place on the calendar.
Committee report to HB 2036 be adopted;
Also, on motion of Rep. Butler, HB 2036 be amended As Amended by House Committee, on page 12, in line 3, by striking "2025" and inserting "2026"
and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report recommending a substitute bill to SB 434 be adopted; and Sub Bill for SB 434 be passed.
Committee report to SB 459 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 374 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 487 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 398 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 408 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 462 be adopted; also on motion of Rep. Osman to amend SB 462, the motion did not prevail; and the bill be passed as amended.
Committee report to SB 480 be adopted; and the bill be passed as amended.
INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
On emergency motion of Rep. Croft pursuant to House Rule 2311, HB 2036, HB 2773, SB 51, SB 55, SB 232, SB 260, SB 334, SB 356, SB 364, SB 374, SB 375, SB 380, SB 391, SB 398, SB 408, SB 418, SB 425, SB 434, SB 459, SB 462, SB 480 and SB 487 were advanced to Final Action on Bills and Concurrent Resolutions.
FINAL ACTION ON BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
Sub Bill for SB 51, AN ACT concerning information technology; relating to services provided by the chief information technology officer; authorizing the chief information security officer to receive audit reports; authorizing the office of information technology services to provide certain services to political subdivisions and hospitals; amending K.S.A. 46-1135, 75-4704, 75-4705, 75-4709 and 75-4714 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-7205 and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 123; Nays 1; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Poetter.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The substitute bill passed.
SB 375, AN ACT concerning consumer protection; relating to investments; enacting the proxy advisor transparency act; providing legislative findings and definitions; requiring proxy advisors to make certain disclosures when recommending an action against company management; authorizing the attorney general to investigate and take enforcement actions against violators, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 84; Nays 40; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Anderson, Awerkamp, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Hawkins, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Huebert, Humphries, James, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, McNorton, Minnix, Moser, Neelly, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Roeser, Roth, Sanders, Sappington, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, White, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Wolf.
Nays: Alcala, Amyx, Ballard, Boatman, Paige, Carmichael, Carr, Curtis, Fairchild, Featherston, Haskins, Helgerson, Hoye, T. Johnson, Martinez, McDonald, Melton, Meyer, Mosley, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Poskin, Rhiley, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Seiwert, Simmons, Stogsdill, Vaughn, Weigel, Wikle, Winn, Woodard, Xu.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 232, AN ACT concerning retirement and pensions; relating to management and investment by the board of trustees of the Kansas public employees retirement system of moneys certified by the state treasurer as equivalent to the aggregate net amount received for unclaimed property; modifying investment standards; authorizing investments in certain foreign governments; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-2263 and repealing the existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 123; Nays 1; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Rhiley.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 380, AN ACT concerning electric public utilities; relating to electric vehicle charging services; requiring certain electric public utilities to offer fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates and services to entities that provide electric vehicle charging services; prohibiting recovery of any costs and expenses associated with any electric vehicle charging station of the utility through the utility's electric rates, except for costs and expenses to provide the retail electric service necessary for a customer's fast charging station; establishing an expiration date, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 122; Nays 2; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: T. Johnson, Rhiley.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 55, AN ACT concerning property and casualty insurance; prohibiting the assignment of benefits therefor; defining such assignment of benefits as an unfair method of competition and unfair or deceptive act or practice; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-2404 and repealing the existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 124; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: None.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed.
SB 334, AN ACT concerning nursing workforce development; providing education levels for instructors at nursing schools as a requirement for state approval; amending K.S.A. 65-1119 and repealing the existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 81; Nays 43; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Anderson, Awerkamp, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Chauncey, Corbet, Croft, Delperdang, Droge, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Francis, Gardner, Goetz, Hawkins, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Huebert, Humphries, James, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, McNorton, Minnix, Moser, Neelly, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Sanders, Sappington, Schmoe, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Steele, Stiens, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, White, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Wolf.
Nays: Alcala, Amyx, Ballard, Boatman, Paige, Carlin, Carmichael, Carr, Collins, Curtis, Ellis, Featherston, Goddard, Haskins, Helgerson, Hoye, T. Johnson, Martinez, McDonald, Melton, Meyer, Mosley, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Poskin, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schreiber, Simmons, Smith, C., Stogsdill, Vaughn, Weigel, Wikle, Winn, Woodard, Xu.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed.
SB 418, AN ACT concerning housing; relating to new housing development; enacting the by-right housing development act providing a streamlined permit approval process for by-right housing developments; allowing for third-party review of new residential construction development documents and inspection of improvements; requiring political subdivisions to allow certain building provisions for certain single-family residences of a certain size; excluding owner initiated rezoning to a single-family residential district from protest petition provisions; providing for all land within the corporate limits of a city that is zoned for any type of residential use to be considered zoned for single-family residential use; amending K.S.A. 12-757 and 12-758 and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 97; Nays 27; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Anderson, Awerkamp, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, McDonald, McNorton, Minnix, Moser, Neelly, Neighbor, Osman, Pickert, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Roeser, Roth, Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, White, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Alcala, Amyx, Ballard, Boatman, Paige, Carmichael, Carr, Haskins, Hoye, Martinez, Melton, Meyer, Mosley, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Ousley, Pishny, Rhiley, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Simmons, Stogsdill, Weigel, Wikle, Winn.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
Sub Bill for SB 260, AN ACT concerning the department of health and environment office of vital statistics; relating to information regarding government-administered savings accounts; establishing the born to invest act; requiring the office of vital statistics to provide information regarding children born in Kansas to the state treasurer; permitting the state treasurer to provide informational materials on government-administered savings accounts for such children and such children's families, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 110; Nays 14; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, McDonald, McNorton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Boatman, Paige, Carlin, Carmichael, Carr, Curtis, Martinez, Melton, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Clayton, Winn.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The substitute bill passed.
Sub Bill for SB 356, AN ACT concerning firearms; relating to civil liability; providing for immunity from civil liability to federal firearms licensees for returning a firearm to the firearm owner at the termination of a firearm hold agreement, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 123; Nays 1; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Rhiley.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The substitute bill passed.
SB 364, AN ACT concerning wildlife; relating to hunting and fishing licenses; requiring the department of wildlife and parks to offer a discounted resident senior combination hunting and fishing license to residents of Kansas who are 65 years of age or older; increasing the maximum age to qualify for the Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing license; decreasing the maximum fee and removing the expiration of such license; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 32-9,101 and repealing the existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 101; Nays 23; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Neelly, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Poetter, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Wolf, Woodard.
Nays: Alcala, Amyx, Boatman, Paige, Carmichael, Carr, Featherston, Haskins, Hoye, Martinez, Mosley, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Pishny, Poskin, Ruiz, L., Clayton, Simmons, Vaughn, Wikle, Winn, Xu.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 391, AN ACT concerning private rental housing; prohibiting cities and counties from adopting or enforcing any ordinance or resolution that requires landlords to lease housing to tenants receiving financial assistance from or through the housing choice voucher program or any other housing assistance program or that otherwise restricts a landlord's ability to consider the income source of a prospective tenant, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 75; Nays 49; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Anderson, Awerkamp, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Borjon, Brantley, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Caiharr, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Chauncey, Corbet, Croft, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Hawkins, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Huebert, Humphries, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Long, McNorton, Minnix, Moser, Neelly, Pickert, Poetter, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Sanders, Sappington, Schmoe, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Storm, Sutton, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Wolf.
Nays: Alcala, Amyx, Ballard, Boatman, Bohi, Paige, Butler, Carlin, Carmichael, Carr, Collins, Curtis, Esau, Featherston, Haskins, Helgerson, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, James, Lewis, Martinez, McDonald, Melton, Meyer, Mosley, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pishny, Poskin, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schreiber, Simmons, Stogsdill, Sweely, Vaughn, Weigel, White, Wikle, Winn, Woodard, Xu.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
EXPLANATION OF VOTE
Mr. Speaker: I vote NO on SB 391. Lawrence prohibited source of income from being the sole reason renters could be denied housing. Many Kansans struggle daily to survive. This body hasn’t made movement towards a living wage, housing, or healthcare policy. These are major expenses for our low-income earners. Most Americans are a couple of missed paychecks, medical emergency, or any other unexpected expense away from the spiral that may make them housing insecure. Even if this bill becomes law, I am proud to live in a city that is crazy enough to believe housing is a human right. – Brooklynne Mosley
SB 425, AN ACT concerning agriculture; relating to registration fees; increasing the maximum annual registration fee for seed retailers and wholesalers; authorizing a late fee for registrations renewed after the expiration date of such registrations; providing a grace period for late registrations for agricultural seed and live plant dealers; amending K.S.A. 2-1421a and 2-2120 and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 121; Nays 3; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Awerkamp, Fairchild, Poetter.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed.
HB 2036, AN ACT concerning income taxation; relating to Kansas adjusted gross income; providing a subtraction modification for amounts received as compensation for serving in the armed forces; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-32,117 and repealing the existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 113; Nays 11; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Ballard, Barrett, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wilborn, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Awerkamp, Bergkamp, Curtis, Hoye, Mosley, Osman, Poetter, Poskin, Vaughn, Wikle, Willcott.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
HB 2773, AN ACT concerning taxation; relating to income tax; providing for the apportionment of business income for manufacturers of alcoholic liquor depending on whether the taxpayer is a qualifying Kansas investor or a general manufacturer; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-3279 and repealing the existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 116; Nays 8; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Roeser, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Caiharr, Minnix, Oropeza, Pishny, Poetter, Rhiley, Roth, Willcott.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed.
Sub Bill for SB 434, AN ACT concerning income taxation; establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act; providing an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals; discontinuing the sales tax exemption for purchases made by certain qualifying military veterans; repealing K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-3606h, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 124; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: None.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The substitute bill passed.
SB 459, AN ACT concerning the prisoner review board; removing the board from the supervision of the secretary of corrections; changing the appointing authority for the members and creating qualifications for the members; requiring parole hearings to be postponed if proper notice of the public comment session is not made to the victim; amending K.S.A. 22-3709, 22-3710, 22-3711, 22-3713, 22-3728, 22-3729 and 75-52,152 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-3717, 74-4911f, 75-4318, 75-5217 and 77-421 and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 124; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: None.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 374, AN ACT concerning criminal procedure; relating to competency of a defendant to stand trial; requiring further consideration of evaluation and treatment for defendants charged with the most serious offenses; requiring certain items to be contained in a petition and written report of the evaluation in an involuntary commitment proceeding; setting requirements for involuntary commitment proceedings when the defendant has not been committed or has been released and the court has determined a probability does not exist that the defendant will regain competency in the foreseeable future; requiring the court to make certain findings with respect to a person who is alleged to be mentally ill and subject to involuntary commitment for care and treatment when such person is also a criminal defendant; amending K.S.A. 22-3303, 22-3305 and 59-2983 and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 116; Nays 8; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: Boatman, Carmichael, Carr, Curtis, Haskins, Martinez, Mosley, Simmons.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 487, AN ACT concerning the Kansas offender registration act; relating to agencies that register offenders under the act; requiring the Kansas bureau of investigation to provide a statewide offender registration system; providing for a petition to determine that an offender is indigent; authorizing a notice to appear to be issued for a violation of the act involving nonpayment of a fee; allowing offenders required to register under the act to report where such offender works or attends school at a single point of registration; amending K.S.A. 22-4903, 22-4904 and 22-4905 and section 1 of this act, and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 124; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: None.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 398, AN ACT concerning the rules of evidence; relating to testimony in the form of opinion; requiring a proponent to demonstrate that it is more likely than not that certain specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence before certain qualified witnesses may testify; amending K.S.A. 60-456 and repealing the existing section, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 124; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: None.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 408, AN ACT concerning children and minors; relating to acknowledgment and claims of paternity; authorizing a challenge to a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity as soon as practicable after discovery of fraud, duress or mistake of fact; specifying that certain genetic testing results shall constitute a change of circumstances that warrants a court finding of material mistake of fact; providing for recovery of actual damages in exceptional circumstances; relating to the revised Kansas code for care of children; creating a referral process for cases involving children of military personnel to provide families with services that a military family advocacy program offers; requiring the secretary for children and families to enter into a memorandum of understanding with military organizations; amending the definition of child in need of care to exclude a child engaging in age-appropriate independent activities; excluding a child engaging in independent activities from the crime of endangering a child; amending K.S.A. 23-2204, 23-2209, 23-2215, 23-3207, 38-2230, 38-2232, 38-2242, 38-2260 and 38-2271 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5601, 38-2202 and 38-2243 and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 124; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: None.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 462, AN ACT concerning public nuisance; prohibiting civil actions for certain nuisances; providing that only the attorney general may file claims regarding public nuisances that are not wholly contained in one political subdivision unless the attorney general delegates authorization to one or more political subdivisions of the state to file such claims; requiring special injury for certain public nuisance actions, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 84; Nays 40; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Anderson, Awerkamp, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Chauncey, Corbet, Croft, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Hawkins, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Huebert, Humphries, James, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, McNorton, Minnix, Moser, Neelly, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Sanders, Sappington, Schmoe, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, White, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Wolf.
Nays: Alcala, Amyx, Ballard, Boatman, Paige, Carlin, Carmichael, Carr, Collins, Curtis, Featherston, Haskins, Helgerson, Hoye, T. Johnson, Martinez, McDonald, Melton, Meyer, Mosley, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Poskin, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schreiber, Simmons, Stogsdill, Vaughn, Weigel, Wikle, Winn, Woodard, Xu.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
SB 480, AN ACT concerning probate; requiring nonresident fiduciaries to appoint an agent residing in this state; relating to estates of absentees; amending K.S.A. 59-1706 and repealing the existing section; reviving and amending K.S.A. 59-2701, 59-2702, 59-2703, 59-2704, 59-2705, 59-2707 and 59-2708 and repealing the revived sections; reviving and amending and repealing the existing sections, was considered on final action.
On roll call, the vote was: Yeas 124; Nays 0; Present but not voting: 0; Absent or not voting: 1.
Yeas: Alcala, Amyx, Anderson, Awerkamp, Ballard, Barrett, Bergkamp, Bergquist, Blex, Bloom, Boatman, Bohi, Borjon, Brantley, Paige, Brunk, Bryce, Buehler, Butler, Caiharr, Carlin, Carmichael, B. Carpenter, W. Carpenter, Carr, Chauncey, Collins, Corbet, Croft, Curtis, Delperdang, Droge, Ellis, Esau, Essex, Estes, Fairchild, Featherston, Francis, Gardner, Goddard, Goetz, Haskins, Hawkins, Helgerson, Helwig, Hoffman, Hoheisel, Howe, Howell, Howerton, Hoye, Huebert, Humphries, James, T. Johnson, Kessler, King, Lewis, Long, Martinez, McDonald, McNorton, Melton, Meyer, Minnix, Moser, Mosley, Neelly, Neighbor, Ohaebosim, Oropeza, Osman, Ousley, Pickert, Pishny, Poetter, Poskin, Proctor, Rahjes, Reavis, Rhiley, Roeser, Roth, Ruiz, L., Ruiz, S., Sanders, Sappington, Sawyer, Clayton, Schlingensiepen, Schmoe, Schreiber, Schwertfeger, Seiwert, Simmons, Smith, C., Steele, Stiens, Stogsdill, Storm, Sutton, Sweely, Tarwater, Turk, Turner, VanHouden, Vaughn, Waggoner, Ward, Wasinger, Waymaster, Weigel, White, Wikle, Wilborn, Willcott, Williams, K., Williams, L., Wilson, Winn, Wolf, Woodard, Xu.
Nays: None.
Present but not voting: None.
Absent or not voting: Smith, A..
The bill passed, as amended.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee on Elections recommends SB 65 be amended by substituting with a new bill to be designated as "House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 65," as follows:
"House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 65
By Committee on Elections
"AN ACT concerning elections; relating to the mail ballot election law; removing counties, cities, school districts and community colleges from the mail ballot election law; authorizing certain irrigation districts to use the mail ballot election law for the election of directors; requiring a qualified elector to transmit or deliver advance voting ballots unless otherwise provided by federal law; amending K.S.A. 42-706 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-432 and 25-2437 and repealing the existing sections.";
And the substitute bill be passed.
(Sub Bill for SB 65 was thereupon introduced and read by title.)
Committee on Elections recommends SB 392 be amended by substituting with a new bill to be designated as "House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 392," as follows:
"House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 392
By Committee on Elections
"AN ACT concerning elections; providing for basis of withdrawal of candidacy from national, state and local offices; concerning a vacancy in the joint candidacy of the governor and lieutenant governor; requiring driver's licenses to show citizenship status; requiring that a person presenting a driver's license showing noncitizenship status be given a provisional ballot at a polling place; requiring state agencies that are required to provide voter registration services under federal law to give quarterly reports to the secretary of state regarding noncitizens receiving public benefits; amending K.S.A. 25-306b, 25-2020, 25-2106, 25-4003 and 71-1414 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-243 and repealing the existing sections.";
And the substitute bill be passed.
(Sub Bill for SB 392 was thereupon introduced and read by title.)
Committee on Elections recommends SB 394 be amended by substituting with a new bill to be designated as "House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 394," as follows:
"House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 394
By Committee on Elections
"AN ACT concerning elections; relating to signature verification for advance voting ballots; concerning court orders that invalidate or enjoin signature verification triggering a limitation on advance voting; establishing the district court in Shawnee county as the proper venue for bringing all constitutional challenges of election laws; amending K.S.A. 25-1119 and 25-1121 and repealing the existing sections.";
And the substitute bill be passed.
(Sub Bill for SB 394 was thereupon introduced and read by title.)
Committee on Federal and State Affairs recommends SB 372, As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole, be amended on page 3, in line 4, by striking "or in-app purchase,"; in line 6, by striking "or in-app purchase,";
On page 4, in line 37, after "records" by inserting ", which shall not include copies of identification documents, biometric identifiers, verification data or other personally identifiable information collected solely for the purpose of age verification"; also in line 37, by striking "and"; in line 39, after "confidentiality" by inserting "; and
(3) deleting or destroying personally identifiable information or verification data collected for the purpose of verifying an account holder's age category pursuant to this act immediately after the age verification process is completed and shall not retain, use, process or disclose such information for any other purpose";
On page 5, in line 1, by striking "or"; in line 4, after "law" by inserting "; or
(4) use, retain or disclose any personally identifiable information collected for verifying an account holder's age category use information collected for advertising, behavior targeting profiling, data brokerage or other commercial monetizations";
Also on page 5, in line 5, after "(h)" by inserting "An app store provider shall provide each developer the option to direct the app store provider to prevent downloads of the developer's application by users based on the age of the user as determined by the app store provider.
(i)";
Also on page 5, in line 35, by striking all after "developer"; by striking all in lines 36 and 37; in line 38, by striking all before the period and inserting "may rely on an assessment of the age category of an individual that is different from the signal provided by the app store provider if the developer possesses clear and convincing evidence that the assessment of the age category is of greater accuracy than the signal provided by the app store provider. A developer bears the burden of producing clear and convincing evidence that an assessment of the age of an individual is more accurate than the signal provided by an app store provider";
On page 6, in line 10, after "(a)" by inserting "(1)"; in line 14, by striking "(1)" and inserting "(A)"; in line 17, by striking "(2)" and inserting "(B)"; following line 17, by inserting:
"(2) Nothwithstanding any provision of the Kansas consumer protection act to the contrary, only the attorney general or the attorney general's designee may bring a civil action alleging a violation of the Kansas consumer protection act pursuant to this section. This section shall not be construed as creating or allowing a private right of action under K.S.A. 50-634, and amendments thereto.";
On page 7, in line 30, after "(c)" by inserting "require a developer, digital service provider or app store provider to disclose personally identifiable information to another entity except as necessary to comply with this act or as otherwise required by law;
(d)";
Also on page 7, in line 33, by striking "(d)" and inserting "(e)";
On page 8, in line 1, after "app" by inserting "; or
(g) require the submission of government-issued identification by any individual to an app store provider"
And by redesignating subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs and clauses accordingly;
And the bill be passed as amended.
Committee on Judiciary recommends SB 463, As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole, be amended on page 1, in line 14, by striking "(b)"; in line 30, by striking all after the stricken material; by striking all in lines 31 through 34;
By striking all on page 2;
On page 3, by striking all in lines 1 through 8; in line 9, by striking "(d)" and inserting "(b)"; also in line 9, by striking "pending or"; in line 12, by striking all after "(1)"; by striking all in lines 13 through 35; in line 36, by striking "(6)"; in line 39, by striking the colon; in line 40, by striking "(A)";
On page 4, in line 1, by striking "(i)" and inserting "(A)"; in line 6, by striking "or" and inserting "and"; in line 7, by striking all before the period and inserting "(2) notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), "wrongful conduct" does not include conduct that constitutes trespass if:
(A) The person committing such conduct is under 18 years of age;
(B) the attractive nuisance doctrine applies to such conduct; and
(C) such person did not have the intent to commit any other violation described in paragraph (1)";
Also on page 4, in line 8, by striking all after the stricken material; by striking all in lines 9 through 14;
And by redesignating subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs and clauses accordingly;
On page 1, in the title, in line 2, by striking the semicolon; in line 3, by striking all before the period;
And the bill be passed as amended.
Committee on Transportation recommends SB 404 be amended by substituting with a new bill to be designated as "House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 404," as follows:
"House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 404
By Committee on Transportation
"AN ACT concerning motor vehicles; relating to vehicle registrations; creating the vehicle services modernization task force; directing such task force to study, evaluate and recommend improvements for vehicle services provided by state agencies or entities on behalf of the state; providing certain limitations on the expenditure of county treasurer motor vehicle fee funds; authorizing county treasurers to charge certain increased fees for vehicle registration transactions; amending K.S.A. 8-145d and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-145 and repealing the existing sections.";
And the substitute bill be passed.
(Sub Bill for SB 404 was thereupon introduced and read by title.)
Committee on Water recommends SB 317, As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole, be amended on page 1, following line 15, by inserting:
"Section
1. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-955 is hereby amended to read as follows:
82a-955.
(a) On
July 1, 2024, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer
$45,000,000 from the state general fund to the state water plan
fund. On July 1, 2025, and
July 1, 2026,
July 1, 2027, July 1, 2028, July 1, 2029, and July 1, 2030,
the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $35,000,000 from
the state general fund to the state water plan fund.
It is the intent of the legislature to provide for the transfer of
$35,000,000 from the state general fund to the state water plan fund
on July 1, 2027.
(b)
(1) The
state water plan fund shall continue to be appropriated and expended
for the purposes prescribed in K.S.A. 82a-951, and amendments
thereto, except that If
an appropriation is made for any fiscal year
as intended in
pursuant to
subsection (a), on July 1,
2025, and July 1, 2026,
of such fiscal year
or as soon thereafter on such dates as moneys are available:
(A) $5,500,000 shall be transferred from the state water plan fund to the water technical assistance fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-956, and amendments thereto; and
(B) $12,500,000 shall be transferred from the state water plan fund to the water projects grant fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-957, and amendments thereto.
(2) The
provisions of this section shall expire on July 1,
2028
2031.
On July 1,
2028
2031,
the director of accounts and reports shall transfer all moneys in
the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant
fund to the state water plan fund,
and all liabilities of the water technical assistance fund and the
water projects grant fund shall be imposed upon the state water plan
fund. On July 1,
2028
2031,
the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant
fund shall be abolished.
(c) (1) (A) Notwithstanding any restrictions in K.S.A. 82a-951, and amendments thereto, the Kansas water authority may recommend to the legislature the appropriation of up to 10% of the unencumbered balance of the state water plan fund to be used to supplement salaries of existing state agency full-time equivalent employees and for funding new full-time equivalent positions created to implement the state water plan. Moneys from such appropriation may be used to supplement existing positions, but such moneys shall not be used to replace state general fund moneys, any fee fund moneys or other funding for positions existing on July 1, 2023.
(B) Eligible full-time equivalent positions that moneys may be used for pursuant to this paragraph include engineers, geologists, hydrologists, environmental scientists, attorneys, resource planners, grant specialists and any other similar positions.
(2) If at least two conservation districts present a joint proposal to the Kansas water authority for a position or positions to provide shared services to all districts involved in such proposal, the Kansas water authority may recommend that moneys be used to supplement the salary or salaries of such position or positions pursuant to paragraph (1).
(3) The Kansas water authority shall encourage funding requests from state and local entities that cooperate with qualified nonprofit entities on projects that provide a direct benefit to water quantity and quality, including water infrastructures that are both natural and constructed, and include matching funds from non-state sources.
(4) The Kansas water authority may direct the Kansas water office to provide funding pursuant to K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-956 or 82a-957, and amendments thereto, for the improvement of water infrastructure in an unincorporated area related to or serving a national park site or state historic site if the request for funding is made by a nonprofit organization or state agency that is willing to administer the moneys and oversee the project, and the Kansas water authority deems such applicant capable of successfully managing the project. Upon receipt of such a request, the Kansas water office may award moneys in any fiscal year prior to July 1, 2028, with such awarding of moneys to be made at the discretion of the Kansas water office.
(5) The Kansas water authority shall encourage the creation of grant programs for stockwatering conservation projects. Such grant programs shall prioritize the use of fees collected pursuant to K.S.A. 82a-954(a)(3), and amendments thereto.
(d) All reporting requirements established in K.S.A. 82a-951, and amendments thereto, shall continue and such reporting requirements shall apply to the water technical assistance fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-956, and amendments thereto, and the water projects grant fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-957, and amendments thereto.";
On page 2, in line 43, by striking "50%" and inserting "60%";
On page 3, in line 2, by striking "8,000" and inserting "2,000"; in line 6, by striking "8,000" and inserting "2,000"; in line 7, by striking all after "(e)"; by striking all in lines 8 through 11; in line 12, by striking "(f)"; in line 14, by striking all after "health"; by striking all in line 15; in line 16, by striking "population"; in line 25, by striking "(i)" and inserting "(h)"; in line 36, by striking all after "(i)"; in line 37, by striking all before "eligible"; in line 43, by striking "5" and inserting "10";
And by redesignating subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs and clauses accordingly;
On page 4, in line 1, after "The" by inserting "proposed"; also in line 1, by striking "an imminent" and inserting "a"; in line 2, after "health" by inserting ", including, but not limited to, violations of K.S.A. 65-162a et seq., and amendments thereto, or conditions that have caused or may lead to a violation of state or federal drinking water standards"; in line 3, by striking "Responsible management of"; in line 4, by striking all after "shall"; by striking all in lines 5 through 11; in line 12, by striking all before the period and inserting "provide relevant information concerning the municipality's finances to demonstrate the need for project funding. Relevant factors shall include, but are not limited to, demographic or community economic information that would affect the municipality's ability to pay for the proposed project without grant funding pursuant to this section"; in line 13, by striking all after "(C)"; by striking all in line 14; in line 15, by striking all before the period and inserting "Regional cooperation. The municipality is cooperating with other municipalities and regional entities or can demonstrate how the proposed project would improve the regional water supply"; in line 16, after "Municipalities" by inserting "shall provide information concerning the efforts of any such municipality to find other available funding sources for the proposed project or why obtaining such funding is not feasible. Applicants"; also in line 16, after "provide" by inserting "some level of"; in line 17, after "funding" by inserting "or in-kind contributions"; by striking all in lines 18 and 19; in line 20, by striking all before the period and inserting "Relevant factors shall include, but not be limited to, the size of such contribution relative to the applicant's request and such applicant's ability to contribute"; in line 21, by striking "project"; in line 22, by striking all before the first "for" and inserting "proposed project's importance"; also in line 22, after "of" by inserting "the community, new residential housing projects,"; in line 26, by striking all after "(F)"; by striking all in lines 27 through 33; in line 34, by striking "(G)" and inserting "Conservation and"; in line 35, by striking "improved" and inserting "how the proposed project supports conservation or would otherwise improve the municipality's"; following line 36, by inserting:
"(G) Emergent issues. The municipality can demonstrate how the proposed project addresses emergency circumstances that the community is facing or will be facing related to insufficient access to water-related infrastructure or resources.";
On page 7, in line 23, by striking all after "(h)"; by striking all in lines 24 through 28; in line 29, by striking "(i)"; in line 31, by striking all after "health"; by striking all in line 32; in line 33, by striking "population";
On page 8, in line 1, by striking "5" and inserting "10"; in line 2, after "The" by inserting "proposed"; also in line 2, by striking "an imminent" and inserting "a"; in line 3, after "health" by inserting ", including, but not limited to, violations of K.S.A. 65-162a et seq., and amendments thereto, or conditions that have caused or may lead to a violation of state or federal drinking water standards"; in line 4, by striking "Responsible management of"; in line 5, by striking all after "shall"; by striking all in lines 6 through 12; in line 13, by striking all before the period and inserting "provide relevant information concerning the municipality's finances to demonstrate the need for project funding. Relevant factors shall include, but are not limited to, demographic or community economic information that would affect the municipality's ability to pay for the proposed project without grant funding pursuant to this section"; in line 14, by striking all after "(C)"; by striking all in line 15; in line 16, by striking all before the period and inserting "Regional cooperation. The municipality is cooperating with other municipalities and regional entities or can demonstrate how the proposed project would improve the regional water supply"; in line 17, after "Municipalities" by inserting "shall provide information concerning the efforts of any such municipality to find other available funding sources for the proposed project or why obtaining such funding is not feasible. Applicants"; also in line 17, after "provide" by inserting "some level of"; in line 18, after "funding" by inserting "or in-kind contributions"; by striking all in lines 19 and 20; in line 21, by striking all before the period and inserting "Relevant factors shall include, but not be limited to, the size of such contribution relative to the applicant's request and such applicant's ability to contribute"; in line 23, by striking "that"; in line 24, by striking "project is necessary" and inserting "proposed project's importance"; also in line 24, after "of" by inserting "the community, new residential housing projects,"; in line 28, by striking all after "(F)"; by striking all in lines 29 through 34; in line 35, by striking "(G)" and inserting "Conservation and"; in line 36, by striking "improved" and inserting "how the proposed project supports conservation or would otherwise improve the municipality's"; following line 37, by inserting:
"(G) Emergent issues. The municipality can demonstrate how the proposed project addresses emergency circumstances that the community is facing or will be facing related to insufficient access to water-related infrastructure or resources.";
And by redesignating subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs and clauses accordingly;
On page 9, in line 23, after "Supp." by inserting "82a-955,";
And by renumbering sections accordingly;
On page 1, in the title, in line 2, after the semicolon by inserting "extending the current expiration date of such funds; transferring moneys from the state general fund to the state water plan fund; requiring the Kansas water office to transfer appropriations for the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund;"; in line 3, by striking all after the semicolon; by striking all in lines 4 and 5; in line 6, by striking all before "prohibiting"; in line 12, after "Supp." by inserting "82a-955,"; and the bill be passed as amended.
The Committee on Welfare Reform recommends SB 363, As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole, be amended on page 1, in line 27, by striking all after "environment"; by striking all in lines 28 through 33; in line 34, by striking all before the period and inserting "shall work with the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine what waiver may allow for continuous eligibility as described in subsection (b)(1) and the other goals set out in subsection (b). The department shall keep a record of all correspondence and documentation with the centers and report the results of any such discussion or waiver application under the federal social security act and options for the department to achieve the goals set out in subsection (b) to the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell joint committee on home and community based services and KanCare oversight, the house of representatives committee on welfare reform and the senate committee on government efficiency, or their successor committees";
On page 2, in line 3, by striking "Establish" and inserting "Permit"; in line 4, by striking all after "(a)"; by striking all in lines 5 through 7; in line 8, by striking all before the semicolon and inserting ", subject to discussion with the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services. Records of documentation from the centers to confirm the contents and discussion that occurred shall be maintained and made available for public inspection";
And by redesignating subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs and clauses accoringly.
Also on page 2, by striking all in lines 31 through 43;
On page 3, by striking all in lines 1 through 6; in line 27, by striking all after "(4)"; by striking all in lines 28 and 29; in line 30, by striking "(5)"; by striking all in line 32; in line 33, by striking all before "and"; in line 34, by striking "(7)" and inserting "(5)";
On page 4, in line 1, after "provided" by inserting "no greater than";
On page 6, in line 4, by striking "household"; in line 5, by striking "composition,";
On page 22, in line 2, by striking "Except as provided in paragraph (8),"; also in line 2, by striking "an"; by striking all in line 3; in line 4, by striking all before the period and inserting "eligibility for the caretaker medical assistance population shall occur every six months. This paragraph shall take effect upon approval by the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services to seek removal of the caretaker medical population out of the section 1115 waiver as defined in the federal social security act";
Also on page 22, by striking all in lines 14 through 26;
On page 1, in the title, in line 6 by striking all after the semicolon; by striking all in line 7; in line 8, by striking all before "requiring"; in line 16, after "for" by inserting "the caretaker"; also in line 17 by striking all after "assistance"; in line 18, by striking all before the semicolon and inserting "population every six months";
And by renumbering sections accordingly; and the bill be passed as amended.
On motion of Rep. Croft, the House recessed until 5:15 p.m.
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LATE AFTERNOON SESSION
The House met pursuant to recess with Speaker Hawkins in the chair.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee on Appropriations recommends SB 181 be amended by substituting with a new bill to be designated as "House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 181," as follows:
"House Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 181
By Committee on Appropriations
"AN ACT making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2027, for
state agencies; authorizing
certain transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments and
fees; imposing certain restrictions and limitations; directing or
authorizing certain disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to
the foregoing.";
And the substitute bill be passed.
(Sub Bill for SB 181 was thereupon introduced and read by title.)
On motion of Rep. Croft, the House adjourned until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026.
JENNY HAUGH, JULIA WERNER, Journal Clerks.
SUSAN W. KANNARR, Chief Clerk.
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