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Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Eric AdellResearch AnalystEric.Adell@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4404 Jill ShelleyPrincipal Research AnalystJill.Shelley@klrd.ks.gov785-296-8085 “Autonomous vehicle” is a term used to define a vehicle capable of operating without the intervention of a human driver and with the use of an automated driving system (ADS). A vehicle with an ADS is designed to perform the entire dynamic driving task without human intervention withinContinue reading “Autonomous Vehicle Regulation”

Traffic Enforcement Using Cameras

Cameras are statutorily authorized for use by municipalities in 36 states and the District of Columbia for enforcement of traffic laws, most commonly in enforcement related to speeding, full stops at red lights, and passing school buses that are stopped with the stop arm extended. State laws authorize municipalities or certain municipalities to use such cameras under certain circumstances. Toll agencies, including the Kansas Turnpike Authority, also use video enforcement for toll collection.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Rural Kansas

Globally, the automotive industry plans to invest $330 billion in electrification by 2023 and offer up to 130 electrified vehicle models in the United States. Nationally, hybrid vehicle sales in 2021 comprised 5.4 percent of total sales, and Zero Emission Vehicles, such as plug-in hybrids, and fuel cells, represented 4.1 percent.

Capital Improvements Funding in Higher Education

Brianna HortonFiscal AnalystBrianna.Horton@klrd.ks.gov785-296-6684 Shirley MorrowPrincipal Fiscal AnalystShirley.Morrow@klrd.ks.gov785-296-3542 The Kansas Board of Regents (Board) policy definition of “deferred maintenance” is annual maintenance and necessary renewal of facilities systems and components that have been postponed, delayed, or deferred, to a future budget cycle or until funds are available. The 2020 Report on State University Building Inventory, SpaceContinue reading “Capital Improvements Funding in Higher Education”

Workforce Development Programs

Elaina RudderResearch AnalystElaina.Rudder@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4395 Chardae CaineFiscal AnalystChardae.Caine@klrd.ks.gov785-296-3183 The Kansas Department of Commerce provides a variety of workforce development programs. KANSASWORKS KANSASWORKS is the state’s public workforce assistance system, and it is designed to: Workforce Centers There are 26 workforce centers located throughout the state and 2 mobile workforce centers. Workforce centers provide services to both jobContinue reading “Workforce Development Programs”

Briefing Book 2023

This publication contains briefs on timely topics that may be relevant during the current Legislative Session. Previous Briefing Book articles and more in-depth resources and memoranda continue to be updated with the latest information and are available on the Kansas Legislative Research Department website. For this and future editions, the Briefing Book has been redesignedContinue reading “Briefing Book 2023”

Kansas Fiscal Facts 2022

Kansas Fiscal Facts includes information on the Kansas state budget. It is intended to inform legislators and others, particularly those without budget experience, by providing basic budgetary facts. Information contained in this document reflects expenditures approved by the 2022 Legislature for state fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023). Comparison information to prior yearsContinue reading “Kansas Fiscal Facts 2022”