hcj Property tax overhaul advances in the House HB 2745 would require voter approval before local governments raise property tax revenues
hcj Medical cannabis bill introduced in Kansas House Lawmakers file sweeping 'Health Freedom Act' that would legalize medical marijuana, expunge past convictions
hcj Kelly signs first bill of 2026, a bipartisan crime package HB 2347 raises penalties for buying sex, adds gift card fraud and laser pointer offenses
hcj Senate committee moves to restrict e-cigarette marketing to minors SB 355 amendments target cartoon characters, celebrity images on vaping products
hcj Conservation funding tied to gaming revenues in House committee plan Amended HB 2063 would divert up to $16 million in casino proceeds to land, wildlife and outdoors funds
hcj Kansas House passes controversial immigration bill on 86-36 vote SB 254 bars undocumented immigrants from public benefits; Democrats blast process, constitutionality
hcj Energy siting bill would give KCC power to override local governments HB 2728 establishes uniform standards, bars 'undue burden' on facility construction
mcj McPherson Journalism Startup Earns State Innovation Grant Citizen Journal among 16 Kansas companies receiving proof-of-concept funding through ACCEL-KS program
hcj Aerospace tax credits pass despite conservative populist revolt Republican lawmakers split over $8.2 million incentive package amid growing populist concerns about corporate welfare.
hcj House narrowly approves Article V convention application for term limits Resolution advances to Senate after narrow 78-42 vote, moving state closer to triggering national convention
hcj Democrats launch comprehensive cannabis legalization push Proposal includes medical marijuana, recreational use, and constitutional protections for voters to decide.
hcj Election security bills target voter rolls, ballot counting and campaign spending Proposals would check registrations against federal immigration database, mandate hand-counted audits
hcj Kansas bill would require parental consent for minors on social media Broader child protection package addresses AI chatbots, foster care rights and paternity challenges
hcj Kansas lawmakers propose electoral college to elect governor Constitutional amendment would allocate one elector per senate district, with legislature deciding ties
hcj Kansas House proposes 'life begins at conception' constitutional amendment GOP-led committee advances measure to rewrite Bill of Rights four years after voters rejected abortion ban
