The bill introduces significant changes to the filing requirements for various organizations and entities in Kansas, particularly labor organizations. It eliminates the need for these organizations to file their constitutions, bylaws, and annual reports, along with the associated fees. Additionally, the requirement for business agents of labor organizations to register and the related fees and filings is removed. The bill also repeals the requirement for the Board of Regents to file reciprocal agreements for educational facilities, as well as the Secretary of Revenue's obligation to file annual reports and lists of tax indebtedness. Furthermore, it amends statutes governing labor organizations, clarifying election processes and emphasizing the use of secret ballots and majority votes for key decisions.

In the realm of tax abatement and conservation projects, the bill removes the requirement for tax abatement records to be filed with the Secretary of State, allowing the Secretary to maintain these records as public documents instead. It mandates the maintenance of records for tax abatements that reduce final tax liabilities by $5,000 or more and requires an annual report summarizing these abatements for public inspection. Additionally, the bill grants the director of the Kansas water office the authority to negotiate and grant easements on state property for conservation projects, with the requirement to notify local entities and file copies of easements with the register of deeds. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline regulatory processes and enhance transparency in tax abatement and conservation efforts.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 44-804, 44-805, 44-806, 44-806a, 44-807, 44-812, 75-4336, 82-163, 82-164, 82-167, 44-809, 44-810, 44-823, 74-3220, 74-3221, 75-5501, 79-6a14, 79-3233b, 79-3233g, 82-165, 82-169