The proposed bill aims to enhance transparency regarding the political and propaganda activities of organizations influenced by foreign countries deemed hostile to the interests of Kansas and the United States. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "agent," "country of concern," "foreign principal," and "foreign-supported political organization." The bill mandates that any person acting as an agent for a foreign principal must register with the commission, providing detailed information about their activities, financial transactions, and affiliations. Additionally, foreign-supported political organizations are required to register and disclose their financial dealings with foreign principals.

The bill also amends existing laws to incorporate these new registration requirements and establishes penalties for non-compliance. Specifically, it allows the commission to impose civil fines for violations, with increasing penalties for repeated offenses. The fines collected will be directed to the Kansas public disclosure commission fee fund. Overall, the legislation seeks to ensure that voters and policymakers have access to critical information about the influence of foreign entities on political activities within the state.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 46-214a, 46-237a, 46-288