This updated version of the March 27, 2025, publication contains summaries of selected bills passed by the Legislature from March 24 to adjournment on March 27. Bills that have not yet been signed by the Governor are included. The first Preliminary Summary containing summaries of major bills that were passed through March 21, 2025, wasContinue reading “Supplement to Preliminary Summary of Legislation 2025”
Category Archives: Publications
Taxes on Electric Vehicle Charging
This memorandum provides information regarding the equivalency in power generated from a gallon of gasoline and a kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity. It reviews energy equivalence, state taxes on electricity sold as vehicle fuel, additional features of laws regarding electricity as fuel, and calculation of fiscal effect. Download a PDF of this memo here. Equivalency BetweenContinue reading “Taxes on Electric Vehicle Charging”
Special City and County Highway Fund Distributions
Vehicle-fuel tax moneys are directed to the Special City and County Highway Fund (SCCHF) and the State Highway Fund (SHF): since 2003, 33.63 percent to the SCCHF and 66.37 percent to the SHF. Since 1970, 57.0 percent of the SCCHF is distributed to counties and 43.0 percent to cities. Distributions to counties and cities fromContinue reading “Special City and County Highway Fund Distributions”
State Highway Fund Transfers
Please see the table below for State Highway Fund Transfers to State General Fund and Other State Agencies. Or download a PDF of this table: https://klrd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SHF-Transfers_2024-Session_APPROVED.pdf
Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions Act
Summary The Technology-enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions (TEFFI) Act was enacted in 2021 Senate Sub. for HB 2074 and can be found in KSA 9-2301 through 9-2327. The bill required the State Bank Commissioner to issue a charter to The Beneficient Company (Ben) and establish a fiduciary financial (fidfin) institution pilot program with an economic growthContinue reading “Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions Act”
States’ Fees for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Although electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles comprise less than 1.0 percent and 2.8 percent of all vehicles in operation, respectively, they are increasing as a percentage of sales.1,2 To make up for traditional motor fuel tax revenue not received for these vehicles, an increasing number of states—39 to date—have imposed separate fees on EVs,Continue reading “States’ Fees for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles”
Committee Reports to the 2025 Kansas Legislature
Committee Reports from the 2024 Interim can be found here. Click the Committee’s link to download a PDF of the individual report. Download the Interim Committee Reports publication: Download the Supplement to the Interim Committee Reports (PDF): Committee Reports from the first Publication: Committee Reports from the Supplement:
Briefing Book 2025
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 have a standard length of two pages to efficiently convey the most important points about each topic, and graphics are included to illustrate large amountsContinue reading “Briefing Book 2025”
Farm to Food Bank Projects
What is a Food Bank? A food bank is a nonprofit, charitable organization that stocks and stores food that includes basic provisions and non-perishable items. This food is then distributed to food pantries, where the items are provided to individuals who are in need or are unable to purchase food. Food banks are an integralContinue reading “Farm to Food Bank Projects”
Kansas Businesses: Jobs for Kansans
Businesses in Kansas The Department of Commerce’s stated mission is to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. The agency has announced more than 20 new or expansion business opportunities that are expected to require over 4,800 jobs across the state. This article will highlight some of the upcoming projects. Economic ProjectsContinue reading “Kansas Businesses: Jobs for Kansans”
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