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Fiscal Facts 2020

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 2020 Legislature for state fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021). Comparison information toContinue reading “Fiscal Facts 2020”

Special Session 2020 Summary of Legislation

This publication includes summaries of the legislation enacted by the 2020 Legislature during the Special Session. The Special Session commenced on June 3, and was adjourned on June 4, 2020. During the 2020 Special Session, 31 bills were introduced: 9 bills in the Senate and 22 bills in the House. One of these bills becameContinue reading “Special Session 2020 Summary of Legislation”

Summary of Legislation 2020

This publication includes summaries of the legislation enacted by the 2020 Legislature. Brief summaries of bills whose vetoes were sustained and of appropriations bills are included in a separate section beginning on page 41. During the 2020 Session, 589 bills were introduced: 261 in the Senate and 328 in the House. In addition, 208 SenateContinue reading “Summary of Legislation 2020”

Legislative Highlights 2020

What’s Inside this edition of Legislative Highlights: Legislative Response to COVID-19 (includes House Sub. for SB 27, SB 66, House Sub. for SB 102, House Sub. for 142, Special Session HB 2016, and HCR 5025) • Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program • State Budget

Interim Committee Reports to the 2020 Kansas Legislature

In the 2019 Interim, the Legislative Coordinating Council appointed six special committees to study nine study topics. Legislation recommended by the committees will be available in the Documents Room early in the 2020 Session. Joint committees created by statute met in the 2019 Interim as provided in the statutes specific to each joint committee. SeveralContinue reading “Interim Committee Reports to the 2020 Kansas Legislature”

Budget Analysis FY 2021

The Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Analysis is provided to assist the Legislature in the review of agency budget requests and the Governor’s budget recommendations for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. This report contains the individual analyses of state agency budgets, including the agency budget requests and the Governor’s recommendations. The Legislative Research Department’s analysis pertainsContinue reading “Budget Analysis FY 2021”

Briefing Book 2020

Kansas Legislators are called upon to make decisions on many issues that come before the Legislature. In addition, members of the Legislature are frequently asked by constituent groups to discuss public policy issues in a community forum in their districts. The purpose of the Kansas Legislator Briefing Book is to assist members in making informedContinue reading “Briefing Book 2020”

Summary of Legislation 2019

This publication includes summaries of the legislation passed by the 2019 Legislature. Not summarized are bills of a limited, local, technical, clarifying, or repealing nature, and bills that were vetoed (sustained). However, these bills are listed beginning on page 146. During the 2019 Session, 660 bills were introduced: 241 in the Senate and 419 inContinue reading “Summary of Legislation 2019”

Legislative Highlights 2019

What’s inside this edition of Legislative Highlights: Claire and Lola’s Law • Commercial Industrial Hemp Program • Healthcare Benefits Coverage and Association Health Plans • Housing Protections for Domestic Violence Victims • School Finance • State Budget

Interim Committee Reports to the 2019 Legislature

In the 2018 Interim, the Legislative Coordinating Council appointed two special committees to study two study topics. Legislation recommended by the committees will be available in the Documents Room early in the 2019 Session. Joint committees created by statute met in the 2018 Interim as provided in the statutes specific to each joint committee. SeveralContinue reading “Interim Committee Reports to the 2019 Legislature”