States may use presidential preference primary elections to determine which candidate for each political party will run for the office of President and Vice President of the United States in the state’s general election on November 5, 2024. Some states, including Kansas, hold their state primary election and presidential primary election on different dates. StateContinue reading “Presidential Preference Primary Election”
Category Archives: Briefing Book 2024
Uses of Problem Gambling and Addictions Grant Funds
The Problem Gambling and Addictions Grant Fund (PGAGF) is designed to support programs to address problem gambling and other addictions. The fund is administered by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), with revenue collected from traditional lottery, casino gaming, and sports wagering. Background The “Problem Gambling Grants Fund” was created by 2000Continue reading “Uses of Problem Gambling and Addictions Grant Funds”
Agency Review of All Rules and Regulations
2022 HB 2087 Requires Review of All Rules and Regulations Kansas law as amended by 2022 HB 2087 states a rule and regulation may be adopted or maintained by an agency only if it serves an identifiable public purpose to support state law, and the rule and regulation may be no broader than is necessaryContinue reading “Agency Review of All Rules and Regulations”
Attorney Workforce
The American Bar Association publishes an annual Profile of the Legal Profession report, which includes a compilation of nationwide statistics and trends in the attorney workforce. Demographics According to the 2023 report, as of January 1, 2023, there were more than 1.3 million active lawyers in the United States. In the past 10 years, thereContinue reading “Attorney Workforce”
Capital Projects Involving National Guard Facilities, Emergency Management Services, and the Northeast Kansas Veterans’ Home
State agencies in Kansas that are responsible for military operations, emergency management, and veterans’ care are embarking on significant capital projects. These agencies include the Adjutant General’s Department and the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO). Joint Forces Headquarters The 2023 Legislature approved expenditures of $17.6 million, all from federal funds, for construction ofContinue reading “Capital Projects Involving National Guard Facilities, Emergency Management Services, and the Northeast Kansas Veterans’ Home”
Educational Programs at Correctional Facilities
Pathway for Success The Kansas Department of Corrections’ (KDOC) strategic plan, Pathways for Success, envisions transforming lives for the safety of all. The core parts to this vision include: Investing in individuals by providing opportunities to acquire new experiences and skills to support personal and professional advancement and future success;Creating an environment for change andContinue reading “Educational Programs at Correctional Facilities”
Delta-8-THC
What is Delta-8-THC? Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC) is a psychoactive synthetic cannabinoid found in the Cannabis sativa plant that shares similar molecular structures to Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. Concentrated amounts of Delta-8-THC are usually made from hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). The main difference between Delta-8-THC and Delta-9-THC is the amount present in the dry weight of the Cannabis sativaContinue reading “Delta-8-THC”
Foreign Ownership of Land
Since 2020, ownership of land by foreign persons and entities has been a topic of discussion in many state legislatures and in Congress. State laws on the topic vary widely, with some states restricting only foreign ownership of agricultural land and others allowing any person or entity, regardless of citizenship or national origin, to ownContinue reading “Foreign Ownership of Land”
Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana use is legal in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Recreational use of marijuana is legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia. In recent years, several bills were introduced to legalize medical or recreational marijuana use in Kansas. Legislation that would have legalized medical marijuana in Kansas received a floorContinue reading “Medical Marijuana”
Human Trafficking
Federal Law The first comprehensive federal law addressing human trafficking was enacted in 2000. Co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-386, also referred to as the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, or TVPA 2000) used a “three-pronged approach” to combat the problem:Continue reading “Human Trafficking”
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