The bill amends K.S.A. 46-1210 and K.S.A. 46-1212a, establishing the legislative research department and the division of legislative administrative services, respectively. The head of each department will be appointed by the legislative coordinating council and can be removed by a vote of five council members. The bill specifies that the directors of both departments will receive compensation determined by the council and will be responsible for appointing assistants and employees, who will also be in the unclassified service. The legislative research department is tasked with performing legislative research functions and providing staff services to various committees, while the division of legislative administrative services will support elected officers and legislative leaders by managing administrative tasks and personnel records.

Additionally, the bill includes several deletions and insertions to update the language regarding committee operations and responsibilities. Notably, the term "chairman" is replaced with "chairperson" throughout the text, reflecting a more inclusive language. The bill also clarifies the duties of the legislative research department, including the preparation of final committee reports and the analysis of agency requests for appropriations. The existing statutes K.S.A. 46-1210 and K.S.A. 46-1212a are repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 46-1210, 46-1212a
As Amended by House Committee: 46-1210, 46-1212a