The National Guard is a creation of the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Code, and state statutory authority. Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress is granted the authority to organize, arm, discipline, and call forth the Militia to “be employed in the Service of the United States…”The composition of the militia is more specifically defined in theContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: National Guard Mobilization”
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Briefing Book 2026: Veterans Affairs Claim Sharks
A “claim shark” is the term given to an agent or company that charges veterans to help them file their initial claims for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The process to file a claim for VA benefits is free, yet claim sharks usually charge upwards of $5,000 for their services despite the existenceContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Veterans Affairs Claim Sharks”
The Kansas Uniform Common Interest Owners Bill of Rights Act and Homeowners Associations
This memorandum discusses the Kansas Uniform Common Interest Owners Bill of Rights Act(1) (UCIOBORA, or Act) and homeowners associations (HOAs) within the state. The UCIOBORA is the primary document that details the role and responsibilities of HOAs and other forms of common interest communities.(2) This memorandum will provide a brief history of the legislation thatContinue reading “The Kansas Uniform Common Interest Owners Bill of Rights Act and Homeowners Associations”
Committee Reports to the 2026 Legislature
In the 2025 Interim, the Legislative Coordinating Council appointed eight special committees. Legislation recommended by the committees will be available in the Documents Room early in the 2026 Session. Such legislation will also be available on the Kansas Legislature’s website. Interim Committee Reports: Download a PDF of the 2025 Interim Committee Reports to the 2026Continue reading “Committee Reports to the 2026 Legislature”
Kansas Laws on Bicycle, E-Bike, and Scooter Operation
This memorandum summarizes State of Kansas traffic laws applicable to the operation of bicycles, electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes)1, and electric-assisted scooters (e-scooters)2 on roadways. Local laws also may apply and may address additional topics. Download a PDF of this memo here. The “Rules of the Road” Apply to All Cyclists and e-scooter operators must follow theContinue reading “Kansas Laws on Bicycle, E-Bike, and Scooter Operation”
Briefing Book 2026
This publication contains briefs on timely topics that may be relevant during the current Legislative Session. The design is intended to provide a concise and useful resource for legislators. Articles are written to efficiently convey the most important points about each topic, and graphics are included to illustrate large amounts of data in a conciseContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026”
Consensus Revenue Estimates Long Memo, November 2025
Estimates for the State General Fund (SGF) are developed using a consensus process that involves the Legislative Research Department, Division of the Budget, Department of Revenue, and consulting economists from state universities. This estimate is the base from which the Governor and the Legislature build the annual budget. The Consensus Group met on November 13,Continue reading “Consensus Revenue Estimates Long Memo, November 2025”
Fall 2025 Education Consensus Estimates
This document shows the current estimate for each of the major State Aid categories for K-12 education: State Foundation Aid; Supplemental State Aid; Special Education State Aid; Capital Outlay State Aid; Capital Improvement State Aid; and KPERS contributions for USDs and non-USDs (community colleges, technical colleges, and interlocals). The document also provides a comparison betweenContinue reading “Fall 2025 Education Consensus Estimates”
Consensus Revenue Estimates Short Memo and Profile, November 2025
The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group met today to revise the State General Fund revenue estimate for FY 2026 and to make its first official assessment of FY 2027. A more detailed memo will be available soon which contains the economic forecast for Kansas upon which the estimates are based, as well as a discussion ofContinue reading “Consensus Revenue Estimates Short Memo and Profile, November 2025”
Cryptocurrency Overview and Policy Frameworks
This memorandum provides a foundational overview of cryptocurrency and the policy framework in place to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. Topics covered include: Download a PDF of this memo here. What is Cryptocurrency? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not define cryptocurrency directly. It states, “the tax definition of a digital asset is any digital representationContinue reading “Cryptocurrency Overview and Policy Frameworks”
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