This memorandum describes the administration of water in Kansas by state agencies, including which state agencies have the primary duty regarding administration of water and other state agencies that have smaller roles regarding the state’s water supply.
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Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund
This memorandum describes the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund (PWSLF), its history and purpose, how the fund works, administration of the fund, priority projects, and financial status of the PWSLF.
Civil Asset Forfeiture
Civil asset forfeiture is the process through which a law enforcement agency may seize and take ownership of property used in the commission of a crime. This memorandum provides an overview of the civil forfeiture laws in Kansas, relevant legislative history of such laws, and recent reporting and study of this topic.
Sports Wagering
U.S. Supreme Court Decision In Murphy v. NCAA, the U.S. Supreme Court held a 1992 law prohibiting states from allowing betting on sporting events to be unconstitutional. The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) had prohibited all sports lotteries except those allowed under state law at the time PASPA was passed. Delaware, Montana, Nevada,Continue reading “Sports Wagering”
Judicial Selection
This memorandum describes the methods for filling vacancies on the Kansas Supreme
Court and the Kansas Court of Appeals, as well as recent legislative efforts to amend the
selection process.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
In September 2021, President Biden released his “Path Out of the Pandemic COVID-19 Action Plan,” which set forth plans to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates for certain groups. This memorandum provides an overview of these actions and subsequent state responses.
Statewide Star Bond Authority
This memorandum provides an overview of the STAR Bond program using the Q&A format. Information addresses the program, financing criteria, and eligible uses of bond proceeds.
Traffic Enforcement Using Cameras
This memorandum provides an introduction to traffic enforcement using cameras.
Massage Therapy
This memorandum outlines current and recent legislation addressing the licensure of massage therapists, current practice, and legal requirements in Kansas.
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Considerations for incarcerated and detained persons with mental health issues have become increasingly common in the criminal justice system in Kansas. This memorandum provides an overview of relevant legislation and available services, including crisis intervention, mental health courts, and Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) mental health services. Competency Proceedings and Commitment of Certain Persons —Continue reading “Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System”
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