The bill amends K.S.A. 75-37,105 to establish an employee award and recognition program for state employees in Kansas. It defines "state agency" and allows for both monetary and non-monetary awards to be given for distinguished accomplishments, meritorious service, and other contributions. The total gross value of awards to any employee in a fiscal year is capped at $3,500, with specific provisions ensuring that these awards do not count as compensation for retirement purposes. The bill also revokes existing regulations related to the employee award board and mandates the secretary of administration to adopt new rules for oversight and to prevent abuse within the program.

Additionally, the bill introduces a state employee suggestion program that rewards employees for cost-saving suggestions, with monetary awards based on a percentage of the documented savings. It allows for awards for reporting fraud, waste, or abuse, contingent on certain conditions. The bill also stipulates that elected or appointed officials cannot receive monetary awards under this program. Finally, the existing K.S.A. 75-37,105 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-37, 46-237a