Capitol Comments Articles
Introduction of Bills

Kansas Seal (Feb. 1, 2023) – House Bill 2231 – By Committee on Taxation
Concerning property taxation; relating to exemptions; providing for an exemption for residential property where a property daycare facility operates

House Bill 2239 – By Committee on Welfare Reform
Concerning occupational licensure; relating to continuing education requirements; allowing exemptions from continuing education requirements for work experience

House Bill 2243 – By Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions
Concerning securities; relating to financial exploitation and the protection of vulnerable adults therefrom; enacting the Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act; requiring reporting of instances of suspected financial exploitation under certain circumstances; providing civil and administrative immunity to individuals who report such instances

House Bill 2244 – By Representatives Ballard, Amyx, Featherston, Haswood, Highberger, Martinez, Meyer
Concerning firearms; relating to the Personal and Family Protection Act; providing permanent exemptions for postsecondary educational institutions

House Bill 2246 – By Committee on Judiciary
Concerning the Adult Care Home Licensure Act; relating to the involuntary transfer or discharge of residents from an adult residential care facility; creating the right to appeal an involuntary transfer or discharge; requiring the secretary for the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to review notices and preside over appeals

Senate Bill 121 – By Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Concerning health and health care; relating to the practice of naturopathy; licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors; broadening the scope of practice of naturopathic doctors