The bill amends Kansas law to improve the state's capacity for conducting criminal history record checks for individuals in sensitive positions, particularly within the Department of Commerce and the state gaming agency. It grants the Secretary of Commerce the authority to request both state and national criminal history checks for final applicants and employees in sensitive roles, establishing disqualification criteria for individuals with certain misdemeanor or felony convictions. The bill also expands the scope of criminal history checks to include employees with access to federal tax information and updates language related to the state bank commissioner. Additionally, it introduces new definitions and requirements under the Kansas Money Transmission Act, including the responsibilities of individuals in control of a licensee, while ensuring that the information obtained is used solely for verifying qualifications and fitness for licensing.

Moreover, the bill enhances the authority of the commissioner regarding the regulation of applicants and registrants in earned wage access services, allowing for inspections, fee collection, and cessation of deceptive practices. It removes the requirement for fingerprinting certain individuals associated with applicants or registrants but still permits the collection of criminal history records. The bill also ensures that examination reports remain confidential and outlines the use of a nationwide multi-state licensing system for processing applications. Significant deletions include the removal of references to the "commission on veterans affairs" and the "attorney general" concerning specific applications and employment processes, while also clarifying the roles of various state agencies in overseeing licensing and employment in the private detective and security sectors. Overall, the bill aims to enhance regulatory oversight while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-7241, 22-4714
As Amended by Senate Committee: 75-7241, 22-4714
Enrolled: 75-7241, 9-555, 9-565, 9-2411, 45-229, 22-4714, 75-7b01, 75-5702