The bill introduces significant changes to the public records filing requirements for various organizations in Kansas, specifically eliminating the need for labor organizations to submit their constitutions, bylaws, and annual reports, along with the associated fees. It also removes the requirement for the Board of Regents to file reciprocal agreements for educational facilities and for the Secretary of Revenue to file annual reports and lists of tax liabilities. Additionally, the bill repeals the requirements for river bank easements and licensing for warehousemen by the Secretary of State, while amending and repealing several existing statutes deemed unnecessary.

Moreover, the bill revises specific provisions related to labor organizations, clarifying the recognition process for employee organizations and establishing conditions for their operation, including the maintenance of democratic practices. It also addresses the abatement of tax liabilities, allowing the state board of tax appeals to act on motor carrier ad valorem tax liabilities and income tax liabilities within 60 days of a petition. The bill further streamlines the authority of the director of the Kansas water office regarding conservation project easements and updates licensing requirements for bonded warehousemen, while repealing outdated provisions to modernize the law. The act will take 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