(March 5, 2026) – Today, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on House Bill 2602, which establishes requirements for a portable benefit plan for independent contractors, determines types of contributions to such plans and provides a subtraction modification for Kansas income tax purposes.
The committee also held a hearing on House Bill 2700, which establishes the Kansas Right-to-Repair Act. The Act provides the right for persons who purchase or lease digital electronic equipment to obtain the legal authorization and necessary documentation and parts from original equipment manufacturers to diagnose, maintain and repair such equipment.
The committee will meet again next week.