The bill amends several Kansas statutes to update provisions related to distinctive license plates, resident agents for covered entities, and campaign finance reporting. A significant new provision allows for the personalization of distinctive license plates issued after January 1, 2025, with a fee that is double the standard amount. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the director of vehicles will only issue new distinctive license plates if there are at least 100 initial orders. It also modifies the resignation process for resident agents, removing the requirement for written notice to each affected entity and instead requiring a general notice. Furthermore, the bill enhances campaign finance regulations by mandating annual and preliminary reports for individuals or organizations involved in activities related to constitutional amendments, while imposing penalties for non-compliance.

In the realm of healthcare and employment regulations, the bill introduces new definitions and clarifies existing ones related to various care facilities, including nursing and residential healthcare facilities. It establishes criteria for these facilities, such as the requirement for private bathing facilities in a percentage of living units. The bill also addresses employment regulations, prohibiting the hiring of individuals with certain serious criminal convictions unless a specified period has elapsed since their sentence completion, while allowing for waivers under certain conditions. Additionally, it outlines a systematic review process for rules and regulations adopted by state agencies, requiring evaluations every five years to ensure they serve a clear public purpose. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and improve the quality of care and governance 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