The bill proposes significant changes to the filing requirements for public records in Kansas, particularly concerning labor organizations and various state agencies. It eliminates the need for labor organizations to file their constitutions, bylaws, and annual reports, along with the associated fees. Additionally, it removes the obligation for the Board of Regents to file reciprocal agreements for educational facilities, the Secretary of Revenue to file annual reports on tax indebtedness, and the requirement for river bank easements to be filed. The bill also repeals sections related to licensing warehousemen and other filings, aiming to streamline the regulatory framework and reduce administrative burdens.

In addition to the public records amendments, the bill addresses tax abatement processes and conservation project management. It allows the state board of tax appeals to approve or disapprove motor carrier ad valorem tax and income tax abatements within 60 days of a petition. The director of property valuation is responsible for preparing orders based on the board's decisions, and records of significant tax abatements must be maintained for nine years. The bill also enhances the authority of the director of the Kansas water office regarding conservation projects and updates licensing requirements for bonded warehousemen. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and simplify legal requirements in these areas, taking effect upon publication in the statute book.

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
As Amended by Senate Committee: 44-807, 44-809, 44-810, 44-823, 74-3220, 74-3221, 75-5501, 79-6a14, 79-3233b, 79-3233g, 82-165, 82-169
Enrolled: 44-806, 44-806a, 75-4337, 82-163, 82-164, 82-167, 44-807, 44-805, 44-809, 44-810, 44-823, 74-3220, 74-3221, 75-5501, 79-6a14, 79-3233b, 79-3233g, 82-165, 82-169