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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”

Budget Analysis FY 2016

The Fiscal Years 2016-2017 Budget Analysis is provided to assist the Legislature in the review of agency budget requests and the Governor’s budget recommendations for Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016. 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 2016”

Briefing Book 2015

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 2015”

Legislative Highlights 2014

What’s inside this edition of Legislative Highlights: Autism Spectrum Disorder—Insurance Coverage • Changing Party Affiliation Deadline • Concealed Carry and Firearms Legislation • Judicial Branch Appropriations, Docket Fees, and Budgeting • K-12 Appropriations, Education Policy Changes • The State Sovereignty Over Non-Migratory Wildlife Act

Summary of Legislation 2014

This publication includes summaries of the legislation enacted by the 2014 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 162. During the 2014 Session, 569 bills were introduced: 207 in the Senate and 362 inContinue reading “Summary of Legislation 2014”

Interim Committee Reports to the 2014 Kansas Legislature

In the 2013 Interim, the Legislative Coordinating Council appointed three special committees to study study topics. Legislation recommended by the committees will be available in the Documents Room early in the 2014 Session. Joint committees created by statute met in the 2013 Interim as provided in the statutes specific to each joint committee. Several ofContinue reading “Interim Committee Reports to the 2014 Kansas Legislature”

Budget Analysis FY 2015

The Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Analysis is provided to assist the Legislature in the review of agency budget requests and the Governor’s budget recommendations for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015. 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 2015”

Briefing Book 2014

Special Session 2013 Summary of Legislation

This publication includes a summary of the legislation enacted by the 2013 Legislature during the Special Session. The Special Session commenced on September 3, 2013, and was adjourned on September 4, 2013. During the 2013 Special Session, four bills were introduced: one bill in the Senate and three bills in the House. One of theseContinue reading “Special Session 2013 Summary of Legislation”