Declaring that the world health organization, the united nations and the world economic forum have no power within the state of Kansas or any political subdivisions thereof to enforce any rule, regulation, fee, tax, policy or mandate.
Impact
If enacted, HB 2204 would significantly impact the state's legal framework concerning the enforcement of policies associated with these international organizations. It would ensure that none of their mandates could be imposed on the state of Kansas or its subdivisions, effectively removing any obligation the state may feel to adhere to international guidelines or recommendations. This could have implications for public health regulations and other areas where state policies might have previously aligned with or drawn guidance from these global entities.
Summary
House Bill 2204 is a legislative proposal that asserts the sovereignty of the state of Kansas over international organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum. The bill explicitly declares that these organizations shall have no jurisdiction or power to enforce any rules, regulations, fees, taxes, policies, or mandates within the state or its political subdivisions. The intent behind this bill appears to be a strong affirmation of state autonomy in the face of what proponents view as overreach by international entities.
Contention
The bill may prompt notable contention among lawmakers and the public. Critics may argue that such legislation undermines potential beneficial cooperation with international organizations, particularly in global health initiatives and emergency response strategies. On the other hand, supporters are likely to view this bill as a critical step in safeguarding state rights and protecting residents from external influence. The discussions surrounding the bill may reflect a broader ideological divide about the role of international governance in local and state affairs.
Prohibiting the enforcement of federal rules or regulations and the promulgation of state rules and regulations to carry out such enforcement without legislative approval.
Creating the anti-red flag gun seizure act to prohibit the enforcement of any law, regulation or order that prohibits the possession of a firearm in violation of amendment II to the constitution of the United States.
Amending the Kansas pet animal act to require the Kansas department of agriculture to maintain records of inspections for not less than five years and removing the requirement that the commissioner only apply federal rules and regulations to United States department of agriculture licensed animal distributors and animal breeders.
Substitute for HB 2542 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Amending the Kansas pet animal act to require the Kansas department of agriculture to maintain records of inspections for not less than five years and removing the requirement that the commissioner only apply federal rules and regulations to United States department of agriculture licensed animal distributors and animal breeders.
Updating statutes related to the Kansas army and air national guard, providing for the appointment of a state judge advocate, providing for the adjustment of death and disability benefits and updating the Kansas code of military justice relating to certain definitions, unlawful acts and punishment requirements thereof.
Creating the regulatory relief division within the office of the attorney general and establishing the general regulatory sandbox program to waive or suspend state statutes and rules and regulations for program participants.
Authorizing a transfer of state general fund moneys to the local ad valorem tax reduction fund in fiscal year 2025 and all fiscal years thereafter, requiring political subdivisions to credit all such moneys to residential property taxpayers in the form of a rebate and providing a formula for such rebate amount.
Extending restrictions on fees charged for records by state agencies under the open records act to include fees charged for records by political and taxing subdivisions.
Enacting the Kansas film and digital media industry production development act, providing a tax credit, sales tax exemption and loans and grants to incentivize film, video and digital media production in Kansas, establishing a program to be administered by the secretary of commerce for the purpose of developing such production in Kansas, requiring the secretary of commerce to issue reports on the economic impact, providing sales tax exemptions for purchases by a certain community theaters and purchases and sales made by the friends of cedar crest association and establishing an income, privilege and premium tax credit for employers that employ members of the Kansas army and air national guard and establishing an income tax credit for employees that are members thereof.