Kansas Bill Book

The bill would give movie makers a tax credit and sales tax break if they film in Kansas, cutting the money the state collects.

If the bill passes, Kansas will give away tax money to film crews, so the state gets less cash for services. The crews get cheaper costs and may hire locals, but most of the gain goes to the production companies.

Film production

• Accountability (neutral) — requires legislative reports. Secretary must issue reports to legislature
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no impact on rights. does not affect personal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — tax credit reduces state revenue. state loses tax revenue, taxpayers pay
• Process Transparency (helps) — reporting adds oversight. mandatory reports to legislature
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — benefits industry with tax breaks. shifts money to film industry

• Official text (KS SB52)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb52/
• LegiScan — SB52https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/SB52/2025

The bill would let railroad companies reduce the taxes they owe for track repairs and let them hand unused credits to anyone who pays similar fees.

The bill helps railroads keep more money, which might lower shipping prices, but it also cuts state tax money that could pay for roads, schools, or other services people need.

Railroad industry

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. bill adds tax credit, no extra accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no impact on rights. does not affect individual legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost shift to taxpayers. reduces state tax revenue, shifting cost to everyday Kansans
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. bill is in early stage, no special transparency provisions
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — tilts benefit toward railroads. provides tax advantage to railroad industry

Pushing for it: Railroad industry
Bearing the cost: State taxpayers

• Official text (KS HB2469)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2469/
• LegiScan — HB2469https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2469/2025

Kansas doctors could charge patients for copies of their medical records, making it harder for people to get their own health information.

Families could more easily get a dead relative’s records, but living patients might have to pay extra to see their own charts. That could add cost and slow down treatment.

Healthcare providers

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill does not change oversight of providers.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — negative. Adds fees that limit easy access to personal health records.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — negative. Shifts cost of records from providers to patients.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Bill is newly introduced; no new transparency measures.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — neutral. No changes to funding or subsidies.

• Official text (KS HB2683)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2683/
• LegiScan — HB2683https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2683/2025

The bill would let donors claim a state tax credit when they give money to certain community foundation endowments.

The credit could lower state revenue, meaning taxpayers may pay more, while donors get a personal tax break, so everyday people should watch the debate.

The Wealthy / Donors

• Accountability (neutral) — no change. bill does not alter oversight
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no change. does not affect legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — tax credit shifts cost. state revenue loss means taxpayers pay
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard. bill follows normal legislative process
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — benefits donors. tax credit favors donors over public services

Pushing for it: donors
Bearing the cost: state revenue/taxpayers

• Official text (KS HB2208)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2208/
• LegiScan — HB2208https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2208/2025

The bill would lower the fee for fintech banks to get a charter, let them be overseen by the state bank commissioner, and let nonprofits count for a tax credit.

If passed, Kansas could see more fintech firms opening, which might give people more banking options, but the lower fees also mean the state gets less money, and the tax credit could help charities.

Financial institutions

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on oversight. The bill adds supervision by the state bank commissioner but does not change accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct effect on consumer rights. The text does not alter consumer protection rules.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Fee reduction shifts cost away from applicants. Lower charter fees reduce costs for fintech firms, not increasing costs for the public.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Procedural steps unchanged. The bill does not change how applications are reviewed beyond fee changes.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — State loses fee revenue. Reducing the charter fee cuts revenue that would have gone to the state.

Pushing for it: Industry
Bearing the cost: State

• Official text (KS HB2235)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2235/
• LegiScan — HB2235https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2235/2025

The bill would change which families qualify for Kansas' children's health insurance, affecting who can get coverage and who must pay more.

If the bill passes, families could see more children gain health coverage or, if thresholds rise, some could lose it, so parents should watch the debate now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear change to who can sue or be sued.. The bill only adjusts eligibility thresholds.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Rights to health coverage may shift, but impact unknown.. Eligibility changes could expand or restrict coverage.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost impact not specified.. No detail on funding or who pays extra.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill is only introduced, no voting record yet.. Legislative process is still early.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding provisions identified.. The text does not mention new money sources.

• Official text (KS HB2386)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2386/
• LegiScan — HB2386https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2386/2025

This bill would let people and companies open special savings accounts for insurance costs, which could help them save money.

If this bill passes, it might help some people save for insurance, but it could also benefit companies more. It's important to think about who really gains from this.

Big Business

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral effect on accountability.. The bill does not increase or decrease accountability for insurers.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No significant rights changes.. The bill does not impact the rights of consumers directly.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Potential cost savings for users.. Users may save money on insurance costs through these accounts.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No change in transparency.. The process for using these accounts is not clearly defined.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Unknown funding impacts.. The financial implications of the accounts are not specified.

• Official text (KS SB25)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb25/
• LegiScan — SB25https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/SB25/2025

This bill would give money back to companies selling biodiesel, which could help them make more fuel.

If this bill passes, it could help biodiesel companies earn more money. But it might not help everyday people much, so we should think about it carefully.

Big Business

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tax credits benefit producers.. The bill provides financial support to biodiesel producers through tax credits.

Pushing for it: Biodiesel producers
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (KS HB2161)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2161/
• LegiScan — HB2161https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2161/2025

Families with children not in public school could claim a state income tax credit, lowering the amount of tax they owe.

Citizens should watch this bill because it could give a tax break to families who send kids to private schools, but it also cuts state revenue for other services.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no change. bill does not affect oversight or accountability mechanisms
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no change. does not alter any legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — tax credit reduces revenue. state loses tax revenue, shifting cost to other taxpayers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. bill is introduced and referred to committee
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — benefits private school families. tax credit favors families not using public schools

• Official text (KS HB2156)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2156/
• LegiScan — HB2156https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2156/2025

Kansas would tell the child services secretary to compare data to decide who qualifies for public aid, which could change who gets help.

Citizens should watch this bill because it could tighten eligibility checks and make some families lose benefits, while the state hopes to catch fraud and save money.

Government Power

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill asks secretary to review data, no new oversight mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — potentially reduces. Stricter data checks could limit some people's access to benefits.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — neutral. No clear shift of costs to taxpayers or recipients.
• Process Transparency (helps) — increase. Requires the secretary to compare data, which may make eligibility decisions clearer.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — none. Bill does not allocate or change funding.

• Official text (KS HB2360)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2360/
• LegiScan — HB2360https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2360/2025

This bill would let renters get some money back from property taxes, which could help them save money.

This bill would help renters by giving them a chance to get some money back from property taxes. Right now, only people who own their homes can get these refunds. If this bill passes, it could mean more money in renters' pockets, making housing a little bit cheaper for them. It's important for people to pay attention now while the bill is still being discussed, to make sure renters get a fair shot at these refunds.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not directly change how accountable the government is.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands access to a benefit. This bill would expand who can get a property tax refund, giving more people access to a financial benefit.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts costs away from renters. If passed, this bill would allow renters to get money back, shifting some of the property tax burden away from them.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Normal legislative process. The bill is moving through the regular committee process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Benefits renters financially. This bill would create a financial benefit for renters by making them eligible for property tax refunds.

Pushing for it: Homestead renters
Bearing the cost: Kansas state budget

• Official text (KS HB2074)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2074/
• LegiScan — HB2074https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2074/2025

This bill would make landlords tell you important things before you rent and stop them from charging huge late fees, saving you money.

This bill would help people renting homes by making sure they get important information upfront. It would also put limits on how much landlords can charge if rent is paid late. This means fewer surprises for renters and protection from very high fees that can make it hard to catch up. Landlords might say these new rules add extra work for them. Since this bill is just starting, now is a good time to let your lawmakers know if you think these changes are fair for renters.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Landlords would be more accountable for providing key information.. The bill requires certain disclosures to be made to prospective tenants, increasing landlord transparency.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Tenants would gain more protection from hidden information and excessive fees.. Prospective tenants would receive required disclosures, and fees for late rent payments would be restricted, protecting tenants from unexpected costs.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Tenants would likely save money on late fees, while landlords might see reduced income from those fees.. Restrictions on late payment fees would likely reduce costs for tenants who pay late, potentially shifting some financial burden from tenants to landlords.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The official text does not provide information on process transparency.. The bill's text does not address legislative process transparency.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding or financial appropriations are mentioned in the bill's summary.. The bill's summary does not indicate any specific funding mechanisms or appropriations.

Pushing for it: Tenants, through reduced late fees and better information
Bearing the cost: Landlords, through restricted late fee income and disclosure requirements

• Official text (KS HB2666)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2666/
• LegiScan — HB2666https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2666/2025

This bill would make landlords tell renters important things before they sign and limit how much they can charge for late rent.

This bill is good news for people who rent homes in Kansas. It would make sure landlords give you all the important details about a place before you agree to rent it. It would also stop landlords from charging really high fees if you pay your rent a little late. This means fewer surprises and more fairness for renters. If you rent in Kansas, this bill could help protect your money and make renting easier to understand. Now is the time to speak up if you want these changes to happen.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Landlords would need to be more open.. The bill requires certain disclosures to be made to prospective tenants, increasing landlord accountability for upfront information.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Renters would get more protection.. Tenants would be protected from hidden information and excessive late fees, improving their rights and financial security.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Less cost for renters.. The bill would shift potential costs of unclear terms and high late fees away from tenants and onto landlords, who would have clearer rules to follow.
• Process Transparency (helps) — More clear for renters.. The bill itself aims to increase transparency for prospective tenants by requiring specific disclosures.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Not about funding.. This bill does not involve state funding or appropriations.

Pushing for it: Renters, by potentially saving on late fees and avoiding unexpected costs.
Bearing the cost: Landlords, by limiting their ability to charge high late fees and requiring more upfront work.

• Official text (KS SB369)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb369/
• LegiScan — SB369https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/SB369/2025

This bill would help Kansas workers save money for emergencies by letting bosses set up special accounts and giving tax breaks for saving.

This bill is a good idea because it would help everyday people in Kansas build up a safety net for unexpected costs. When people have emergency savings, they are better prepared for things like a car breaking down or a sudden doctor's visit. It also gives bosses a reason to help their workers save. This bill is still new, so now is the time to tell lawmakers if you think it's a good way to help people be more ready for life's surprises.

Workers

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps workers build emergency savings. The bill would create a program to help workers save money for unexpected costs, which protects them from financial trouble.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax credits reduce state income. The state would give tax credits to employers and workers, meaning less tax money for the state.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Encourages saving with tax benefits. The bill would use tax breaks to encourage both employers and employees to save money for emergencies.

Pushing for it: Kansas workers and participating employers
Bearing the cost: Kansas state budget

• Official text (KS HB2090)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2090/
• LegiScan — HB2090https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2090/2025

This bill would give working people more money back on their taxes, helping families keep more of what they earn.

This bill would help working families in Kansas by giving them a bigger tax credit. This means people who work hard but do not earn a lot of money would get more money back when they file their taxes. This extra money could help them pay for food, rent, or other important things. Some might say that giving more tax credits could cost the state money. But supporters believe it helps the economy by putting money directly into the hands of people who need it most and will spend it. Since this bill is new, now is the time for people to tell their lawmakers if they think this is a good idea for Kansas families.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No direct impact on accountability.. The bill focuses on financial relief, not on holding specific entities accountable.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Financial relief for working families.. The bill would increase the amount of the earned income tax credit, giving more financial support to working individuals and families.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State budget impact.. The state would forgo some tax revenue by giving larger credits to eligible taxpayers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Early stage, publicly introduced.. The bill has been introduced and referred to committee, which is a standard and transparent legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Supports low-income workers.. The bill would directly provide more financial assistance to working individuals and families through an increased tax credit.

Pushing for it: Working families and individuals in Kansas
Bearing the cost: Kansas state budget

• Official text (KS HB2620)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2620/
• LegiScan — HB2620https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2620/2025

This bill would help firefighters pay for cancer screenings they need but can't afford.

Firefighters risk their health every day. This bill would support them by making it easier to get important cancer screenings. Now is the time to show your support.

Workers

• Funding Tilt (helps) — This bill provides financial support.. The tax credit helps firefighters with medical costs.

Pushing for it: firefighters
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (KS HB2024)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2024/
• LegiScan — HB2024https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2024/2025

This bill would give families money back on their taxes for each child, helping them afford more.

Families could get extra money to help with costs. Now is the time to support this bill so more families can benefit.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Positive impact on family budgets. The tax credit would provide additional funds to families.

Pushing for it: families with children
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (KS HB2232)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2232/
• LegiScan — HB2232https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2232/2025

The bill would treat kratom like food, stop selling tainted kratom, and only let adults 21 or older buy it.

Kansas residents would gain protection from dangerous kratom products and see teens kept away, while sellers would face fines if they break the rules.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — adds civil fines. sellers can be fined for breaking the rules
• Rights & Protections (helps) — protects consumers. prevents sale of unsafe kratom
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — cost on sellers. fines fall on businesses, not buyers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — rules set by agency. secretary of agriculture must adopt regulations
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no new funding. bill does not allocate money

• Official text (KS HB2230)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2230/
• LegiScan — HB2230https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2230/2025

Kansas would give families a refundable tax credit to help pay college tuition and fees.

Students could get money back even if they owe no tax, easing college costs, but the state would lose revenue that might affect other services.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Provides benefit, no new oversight. N/A
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands financial aid. Refundable credit helps families
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State budget loss. Refundable credit reduces revenue
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. N/A
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Reduces state tax revenue. Refundable credit

• Official text (KS HB2628)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2628/
• LegiScan — HB2628https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2628/2025

Kansas would lower day‑care license fees and staff training rules, let providers ask for waivers, and let the health secretary run pilot programs to add more child‑care spots

Families could see cheaper, more available child‑care, but reduced training and oversight might risk quality, so citizens should watch the bill now while it moves to the Senate

Child care providers

• Accountability (hurts) — Reduced oversight. Lower training and fee requirements may decrease monitoring of child‑care quality.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Weaker protections. Waiver process could let providers skip some safety rules.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Cost relief for providers. Lower licensing fees shift cost away from child‑care operators.
• Process Transparency (hurts) — Less transparent waivers. Waiver applications may not be fully public.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No clear funding change. Bill does not specify new funding sources.

• Official text (KS HB2294)https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2294/
• LegiScan — HB2294https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2294/2025