Budget Analysis FY 2018

The Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Analysis is provided to assist the Legislature in the review of agency budget requests and the Governor’s budget recommendations for Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018. This report contains the individual analyses of state agency budgets (including the agency budget requests and the Governor’s recommendations). TheLegislative Research Department’s analysis pertains toContinue reading “Budget Analysis FY 2018”

Briefing Book 2017

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 2017”

Summary of Legislation 2016 and 2016 Special Session Summary of Legislation

This publication includes summaries of the legislation enacted by the 2016 Legislature. Not summarized are bills of a limited, local, technical, clarifying, or repealing nature, and bills that were vetoed (sustained or overridden). However, these bills are listed beginning on page 187. During the 2016 Session, 514 bills were introduced: 207 in the Senate andContinue reading “Summary of Legislation 2016 and 2016 Special Session Summary of Legislation”

Legislative Highlights 2016

What’s inside this edition of Legislative Highlights: June 23-24, 2016 Special Session Update • Juvenile Justice System Reforms—Implementation and Oversight • K-12 Education Funding (Regular, Special Sessions) • Property Tax Lid—Cities and Counties • Public Assistance Eligibility and Step Therapy in Medicaid • State Budget Update—FY 2016 and FY 2017

Interim Committee Reports to the 2016 Kansas Legislature

In the 2015 Interim, the Legislative Coordinating Council appointed 6 special committees to study 17 study topics. Legislation recommended by the committees will be available in the Documents Room early in the 2016 Session. Joint committees created by statute met in the 2015 Interim as provided in the statutes specific to each joint committee. SeveralContinue reading “Interim Committee Reports to the 2016 Kansas Legislature”

Budget Analysis FY 2017

The Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Analysis is provided to assist the Legislature in the review of agency budget requests and the Governor’s budget recommendations for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017. 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 2017”

Legislative Highlights 2015

What’s inside this edition of Legislative Highlights: Charitable Gaming, Fantasy Sports Leagues, Changes to Kansas Lottery Act • Eligibility Requirements for TANF, Child Care Assistance, and Food Assistance • K-12 Education Funding; Professional Negotiations Act • Creation of and Amendments to Kansas Transportation Network Company Services Act • Moving Election Dates, Filling Party Candidacy Vacancies, Eliminating Presidential Primary • State Budget; Revenue Enhancement and Other Tax Provisions

Summary of Legislation 2015

This publication includes summaries of the legislation enacted by the 2015 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 174. During the 2015 Session, 746 bills were introduced: 311 in the Senate and 435 inContinue reading “Summary of Legislation 2015”

Interim Committee Reports to the 2015 Kansas Legislature

In the 2014 Interim, the Legislative Coordinating Council appointed two special committees to study five study topics. Legislation recommended by the committees will be available in the Documents Room early in the 2015 Session. Joint committees created by statute met in the 2014 Interim as provided in the statutes specific to each joint committee. SeveralContinue reading “Interim Committee Reports to the 2015 Kansas Legislature”