This bill establishes the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund, which will replace the existing Department of Corrections Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund, leading to its abolition. The legislation amends K.S.A. 74-7336 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 8-1567, while also repealing sections related to the previous fund. The new fund is designed to enhance the management of resources allocated for alcohol and drug abuse treatment in the state.

In addition to the establishment of the new fund, the bill revises laws concerning driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, detailing classifications of misdemeanors and felonies based on the number of convictions. It introduces new definitions regarding "conviction," including provisions for diversion agreements and the treatment of multiple convictions from a single arrest. The bill mandates the suspension or restriction of driving privileges upon conviction and allows local jurisdictions to create ordinances that align with state law. Notably, references to the "department of corrections" are deleted in favor of the new fund, which will receive a portion of fines collected from DUI violations, with specific allocations for various programs, including those for crime victims and community alcoholism initiatives. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-7336, 8-1567, 75-52
As Amended by House Committee: 74-7336, 8-1567, 75-52
Enrolled: 74-7336, 8-1567