Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2615

Introduced
1/29/24  
Refer
1/29/24  
Report Pass
2/8/24  
Engrossed
2/22/24  
Refer
2/28/24  
Report Pass
3/21/24  
Enrolled
4/5/24  

Caption

Providing for the publishing, printing and distributing of state laws and administrative rules and regulations.

Impact

The implementation of HB 2615 would overhaul existing statutes related to the dissemination of Kansas statutes and administrative regulations. By removing physical printing requirements and emphasizing electronic formats, the bill is expected to improve efficiency in how laws are published and accessed. This move is likely to enhance public transparency regarding state regulations, providing easier access to the relevant legal material. However, it also comes with the logistical challenge of ensuring that the electronic databases are maintained accurately and kept up-to-date.

Summary

House Bill 2615 concerns the modernization and distribution of state laws and administrative regulations in Kansas. It aims to streamline the processes surrounding the publishing, printing, and accessibility of such legal texts. Notably, the bill mandates the electronic publication of all administrative rules and regulations, significantly reducing reliance on physical printing. This marks a shift towards a more digital-focused approach to distributing governmental rules and laws, making them more accessible to the public and legislative members alike.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 2615 appears to be largely supportive, especially among proponents of digital governance who argue that transitioning to electronic publications will promote greater transparency and accessibility for Kansas citizens. Advocates also emphasize the cost and time savings involved in reducing physical printing needs. However, there are concerns regarding the digital divide, particularly how this shift may affect individuals without reliable internet access. These sentiments reflect broader discussions about equity in access to government information in the digital age.

Contention

There have been discussions regarding the potential drawbacks of entirely phasing out printed copies of state laws, with critics arguing that not all constituents have equal access to digital resources. This could disproportionately affect those in rural areas or those who are less technologically literate. Additionally, the bill's success relies on the efficient functioning of the proposed electronic systems, which raises concerns about funding and resource allocation for maintenance. These areas of contention highlight the ongoing debate over the balance between government efficiency and ensuring that all citizens can access important legal information.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB332

Providing for the distribution of local ad valorem tax reduction fund (LAVTRF) moneys from the state to residential property taxpayers in the form of rebates.

KS SB77

Requiring state agencies to provide notice of revocation of administrative rules and regulations to the public and removing abolished and inactive state agencies from the agency review requirement.

KS HB1297

Statutes and reports; Administrative Procedures Act; requiring electronic publishing of the Oklahoma Administrative Code and the Oklahoma Register; effective date.

KS HB2648

Requiring the director of the budget to independently determine costs of compliance and implementation for all proposed rules and regulations and authorizing the director of the budget to disapprove proposed rules and regulations.

KS HB2337

Imposing a fee on each international transaction by a money transmitter by wire, allowing the state bank commissioner to assess penalties for the nonpayment of such fee, providing for the distribution of such fee and penalty moneys, establishing the criminal litigation fund, wire transfer fee fund and prosecutor and law enforcement grant fund and creating a misdemeanor crime of unlawful transmission of a wire transfer and providing criminal penalties therefor.

KS SB135

Creating the medical cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis.

KS HB2188

Regulating the sale and distribution of kratom products, requiring the secretary of agriculture to adopt rules and regulations and requiring licensure of kratom product dealers.

KS HB2710

Imposing an excise tax on each transaction by a money transmitter by wire, establishing an income tax credit for excise taxes paid, allowing the state bank commissioner to assess penalties for the nonpayment of such excise tax, providing for the distribution of such excise tax and penalty moneys, establishing the criminal litigation fund, wire transfer fee fund and prosecutor and law enforcement grant fund and creating a misdemeanor crime of unlawful transmission of a wire transfer and providing criminal penalties therefor.

KS HB2417

Creating the medical cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis.

KS SB310

Creating the medical cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis.

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