The bill establishes an employee award and recognition program for state employees, allowing for monetary awards and bonuses up to $10,000 for hiring, recruitment, and retention. It eliminates the secretary of administration's authority to adopt rules and regulations regarding these awards, instead requiring the secretary to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing the awards and bonuses given. The bill also amends the definition of "state agency" and clarifies that awards are not considered compensation under the Kansas public employees retirement system.

Additionally, the bill introduces a state employee suggestion program that incentivizes employees to propose cost-saving measures, offering monetary awards based on a percentage of the documented savings. The program mandates that state agencies report on the suggestions received and the awards given, ensuring transparency and accountability. The existing section of K.S.A. 75-37,105 is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-37