The Kansas Legislature approved a number of bills this session, several of which got signed into law by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Monday. Six bills are becoming new laws that will go into effect on July 1st, 2025.
Senate Bill 2 – Validates the election results for the bond issuance question sent by the USD 200 Board of Education, Greeley County, at a special election held in May 2024.
Senate Bill 7 – Increases the statutory limits on bonds issued by a township on the township’s population and the purpose of the bond issuance.
Senate Bill 8 – Requires drivers to proceed with caution when passing stationary vehicles that are displaying hazard warning lights.
Senate Bill 88 – Requires Kansas long-term care ombudsman and regional ombudsman to receive training in memory care.
Senate Bill 175 – Updates the definition of an athletic trainer and provides an exemption for those licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory or foreign country to practice in Kansas.
House Bill 2261 – Resolves ambiguity surrounding the classification of Kansas Highway Patrol Majors.
Gov. Kelly also vetoed a restriction to advanced voting on Monday. If approved, Senate Bill 4 would require the return of advance voting ballots by 7 p.m. on the day of an election.