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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | KS | SB 20 | Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8) |
| March 23, 2026 | KS | SB 20 | Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers | Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 17) |
| April 11, 2025 | KS | HB 2289 | Reduces the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Amount to $0 by 2028 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 7) |
| April 11, 2025 | KS | HB 2231 | Reduces Corporate Income Tax Rates | Conference Report Adopted - House (118 - 4) |
| April 11, 2025 | KS | HB 2289 | Reduces the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Amount to $0 by 2028 | Conference Report Adopted - House (98 - 23) |
| March 20, 2025 | KS | SB 137 | Authorizes the Sale or Transfer of Forfeited Firearms under the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act to a Licensed Firearm Dealer | Bill Passed - House (90 - 28) |
| March 19, 2025 | KS | HB 2338 | Authorizes the Kansas Board of Cosmetology to Issue Temporary Location and Guest Artist Permits | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2) |
| March 19, 2025 | KS | SB 13 | Reduces Requirements for Filings, Registrations, and Licenses Certain Organizations and Businesses Must Send to the Kansas Secretary of State | Bill Passed - House (121 - 2) |
| March 19, 2025 | KS | SB 97 | Requires Vehicle Dealers to Apply for a Dealer Inventory-Only Title for Certain Used Non-Highway Vehicles that a Vehicle Dealer Obtains | Bill Passed - House (116 - 7) |
| Feb. 19, 2025 | KS | SB 197 | Authorizes Redevelopment of Certain Mall Facilities with STAR bond. | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | KS | HB 2117 | Amends Filing Requirements for Businesses by Removing Certain Requirements | Bill Passed - House (118 - 1) |
| April 30, 2024 | KS | SB 37 | Amends Income Tax Rates for Individuals | Conference Report Adopted - House (108 - 11) |
| April 30, 2024 | KS | SB 37 | Amends Income Tax Rates for Individuals | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 9) |
| April 5, 2024 | KS | HB 2711 | Amends Various Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Provisions | Conference Report Adopted - House (118 - 5) |
| April 4, 2024 | KS | HB 2711 | Amends Various Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Provisions | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 8) |
| March 31, 2022 | KS | HB 2005 | Establishes Elevator Safety Act | Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 45) |
| March 31, 2022 | KS | SB 2 | Authorizes Alcoholic Consumption on the State Fairgrounds | Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 31) |
| March 31, 2022 | KS | SB 2 | Authorizes Alcoholic Consumption on the State Fairgrounds | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 6) |
| March 29, 2022 | KS | HB 2005 | Establishes Elevator Safety Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 5) |
| March 23, 2022 | KS | HB 2416 | Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions | (26 - 11) |
| March 23, 2022 | KS | SB 161 | Authorizes Robotic Personal Delivery Devices | Bill Passed - House (75 - 47) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | KS | SB 161 | Authorizes Robotic Personal Delivery Devices | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| March 25, 2021 | KS | HB 2126 | Exempts Various Industries from Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
| March 4, 2021 | KS | HB 2416 | Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (81 - 40) |
| March 4, 2021 | KS | HB 2126 | Exempts Various Industries from Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (85 - 37) |
| March 3, 2021 | KS | SB 91 | Establishes That Companies Can Transfer a Maximum of 50% of Their Tax Credits to Another Company | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| Jan. 14, 2021 | KS | SB 14 | Extends the COVID-19 Liability Shield for Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1) |
| March 17, 2020 | KS | SB 27 | Authorizes 26 Weeks of Unemployment Insurance Benefits | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 4) |
| March 16, 2020 | KS | SB 474 | Authorizes Compensation for College Athletes | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 4) |
| April 7, 2018 | KS | HB 2482 | Prohibits Contracts with Businesses That Boycott Israel | Conference Report Adopted - House (88 - 32) |
| March 12, 2018 | KS | SB 405 | Authorizes Confined Feeding Facilities Within City Limits | Bill Passed - House (84 - 37) |
| Feb. 22, 2018 | KS | SB 405 | Authorizes Confined Feeding Facilities Within City Limits | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
| June 6, 2017 | KS | SB 30 | Establishes Tax Provisions | Veto Override Passed - House (88 - 31) |
| June 6, 2017 | KS | SB 30 | Establishes Tax Provisions | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
| April 7, 2017 | KS | SB 70 | Amends Ride Inspection Laws for Amusement Parks | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 2) |
| Feb. 2, 2017 | KS | SB 30 | Establishes Tax Provisions | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| March 10, 2016 | KS | HB 2369 | Prohibits Minors From Using Tanning Devices | Bill Passed - House (77 - 44) |
| May 5, 2015 | KS | SB 117 | Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies | Veto Override Passed - House (96 - 25) |
| May 5, 2015 | KS | SB 117 | Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies | Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| April 2, 2015 | KS | SB 117 | Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies | Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 16) |
| March 25, 2015 | KS | HB 2326 | Amends Teacher Contracts | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 27) |
| March 25, 2015 | KS | HB 2391 | Specifies Civil Service Classification | Bill Passed - House (74 - 51) |
| April 6, 2014 | KS | HB 2506 | Appropriates Funds to Certain School Districts | Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 57) |
| April 6, 2014 | KS | HB 2506 | Appropriates Funds to Certain School Districts | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 16) |
| March 12, 2014 | KS | SB 362 | Requires Registration for Health Insurance Navigators | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10) |
| Feb. 26, 2014 | KS | HB 2456 | Amends Property Tax Laws for Certain Equipment | Bill Passed - House (100 - 23) |
| April 5, 2013 | KS | HB 2069 | Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing a Union Wage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 32) |
| April 2, 2013 | KS | HB 2055 | Reduces Casino Building Fee | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 24) |
| April 2, 2013 | KS | HB 2069 | Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing a Union Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
| March 26, 2013 | KS | SB 72 | Exempts Health Clubs From Property Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14) |