KS
Kansas Senate Bill SR1703

Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SR1703

Introduced
1/9/23  
Passed
1/9/23  
Enrolled
1/11/23  

Caption

Amending the rules of the Senate to increase the number of members on the committee on assessment and taxation.

Impact

If adopted, this resolution will result in a structural modification within the Kansas Senate, particularly affecting the composition of standing committees. The increase in the number of committee members is anticipated to facilitate a more thorough examination of taxation issues, which could lead to more informed legislative decisions. Furthermore, this change may improve the committee's ability to respond to emerging tax-related challenges and provide recommendations that align with the current economic climate and public needs.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 1703 aims to amend the rules governing the Kansas Senate for the legislative session from 2021 to 2024. A significant aspect of the resolution is the proposal to increase the number of members on the Committee on Assessment and Taxation from nine to eleven. This adjustment is intended to enhance the committee's capacity to evaluate and address various issues related to taxation and assessment policies effectively. By expanding the committee, the resolution seeks to provide a more comprehensive approach to the review of taxation laws, ensuring diverse perspectives and expertise in discussions.

Contention

While the resolution appears to have strategic backing, there may be points of contention regarding the implications of increasing committee size. Some legislators might argue that larger committees could dilute accountability and decision-making efficiency. Concerns may also arise about ensuring that the committee remains balanced and representative of varying political views within the Senate. Overall, the expansion of the Committee on Assessment and Taxation could provoke discussions about the optimal size for legislative effectiveness versus the inclusion of a broader range of viewpoints.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SR6

Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee.

KS SR6

Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee.

KS SR14

A Senate resolution amending the Temporary Rules of the Senate

KS SR1

Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee.

KS SR18

Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee.

KS SB467

Increasing the membership appointed by the governor on the council on travel and tourism and updating the house committee assignment required for house members from the committee on agriculture and natural resources to the committee on commerce, labor and economic development;reducing the required allocation of funds from the department of commerce's matching grant program for the promotion of tourism by public and nonprofit entities and removing the restriction on the percentage of such funds granted to a single entity.

KS HB2611

Increasing the membership appointed by the governor on the council on travel and tourism and updating the house committee assignment required for house members from the committee on agriculture and natural resources to the committee on commerce, labor and economic development; reducing the required allocation of funds from the department of commerce's matching grant program for the promotion of tourism by public and nonprofit entities and removing the restriction on the percentage of such funds granted to a single entity.

KS SR1704

Adopting the permanent rules of the Senate for the 2025-2028 term.

KS SR1703

Providing temporary rules for the Senate until permanent rules are adopted.

KS HB2037

Increasing the membership of the council on travel and tourism, updating the house legislative committee assignment required for council members appointed from the house, and removing provisions requiring allocation of funds from the matching grant program for the promotion of tourism for private, public and nonprofit entities and limiting the percentage of such funds granted to a single entity.

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