The bill introduces significant changes to the filing requirements for various organizations and entities in Kansas, particularly focusing on labor organizations and tax-related processes. It eliminates the necessity for labor organizations to file their constitutions, bylaws, and annual reports, along with the associated fees. Additionally, it removes the requirement for the Board of Regents to file reciprocal agreements for educational facilities and abolishes the need for the Secretary of Revenue to file annual reports and lists of tax liabilities. Other deletions include the requirement for river bank easements to be filed and for warehousemen to be licensed by the Secretary of State. The bill aims to streamline these processes by amending several existing statutes and repealing others.

Moreover, the bill modifies existing legal language concerning labor organizations, clarifying the conditions under which business agents may operate and the requirements for employee organizations to uphold democratic practices. It ensures that the recognition of employee organizations and the conduct of elections are carried out through secret ballot and majority vote. In addition, the bill addresses tax liabilities by allowing the state board of tax appeals to approve or disapprove abatements within 60 days of a petition, while mandating the maintenance of records for significant tax abatements and the preparation of annual reports for public inspection. It also enhances the authority of the director of the Kansas water office regarding conservation projects and updates the licensing requirements for bonded warehousemen, ultimately aiming to improve the efficiency and transparency of tax abatement processes and conservation efforts in the state.

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