The bill amends several Kansas statutes to update provisions related to distinctive license plates, campaign finance, and various care facilities. It introduces a new provision allowing personalized distinctive license plates authorized after January 1, 2025, for a fee that is double the standard amount. Additionally, the bill outlines a process for resigning a resident agent for a covered entity, requiring a 30-day notice and designation of a new agent to prevent forfeiture of organizing documents. It also strengthens campaign finance regulations by mandating annual reports for individuals involved in promoting or opposing constitutional amendments, prohibiting contributions from foreign nationals, and establishing penalties for non-compliance.

Moreover, the bill addresses employment regulations in care facilities, allowing individuals with certain criminal convictions to apply for waivers after five years and establishing a framework for criminal history checks. It clarifies definitions and requirements for healthcare providers and captive insurance companies, including the removal of specific state institutions from certain definitions and modifications to the fee structure for captive insurance. The bill also enhances transparency in government by establishing stricter criteria for exceptions to the open records act and implementing a systematic review process for state agency rules and regulations every five years. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline processes, enhance accountability, and improve the quality of care in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50, 74-99b34, 76-775, 76-7, 79-3425i, 79-34
Sub: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50, 74-8711, 74-8793, 74-99b34, 76-775, 76-7, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79-34
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50, 74-8711, 74-8793, 74-99b34, 76-775, 76-7, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79-34
S Sub for Sub: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50, 74-8711, 74-8793, 74-99b34, 75-2263, 75-4221a, 75-5748, 75-6706, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79-34, 79-4804
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50, 74-8711, 74-8793, 74-99b34, 75-2263, 75-4221a, 75-5748, 75-6706, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79-34, 79-4804
Enrolled: 8-1, 17-7929, 25-4180, 39-923, 39-2009, 40-252, 40-3401, 75-6102, 40-4302, 45-229, 59-3051, 72-5170, 77-440