Permitting homeless veterans to use alternative forms of proof of identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards and eliminating fees for homeless veterans to obtain birth certificates for purposes of nondriver identification card applications.
Impact
If enacted, SB 106 would amend existing Kansas statutes related to the issuance of identification cards by the division of vehicles, specifically focusing on the provisions that currently require standard proof of residency and identity. The bill would provide exemptions allowing for alternative documents or letters from recognized veterans' services organizations to validate an applicant's identity or residence. This is particularly impactful as it directly addresses the challenges faced by veterans living without stable housing, ensuring they are not further marginalized by stringent identification requirements.
Summary
Senate Bill 106 seeks to aid homeless veterans by allowing them to utilize alternative forms of proof of identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards. The bill proposes the elimination of fees specifically for homeless veterans needing to obtain their birth certificates, which can be a crucial document for applying for various services, including identification. This change aims to streamline access for veterans who often face significant barriers in proving their identity due to homelessness and lack of traditional documentation.
Contention
Some potential points of contention surrounding SB 106 may arise regarding the efficacy of alternative forms of proof and the administrative burden this might place on the agencies responsible for implementing these changes. Additionally, concerns may be voiced about the potential for fraud or the misuse of the proposed exemption measures. However, proponents of the bill argue that the benefits of increasing accessibility greatly outweigh these concerns, as it helps integrate homeless veterans into society and facilitates their access to necessary benefits.
Permitting homeless veterans to use alternative forms of proof of identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards and eliminating fees for homeless veterans to obtain birth certificates and nondriver identification cards.
Establishing procedures for law enforcement agencies and the secretary for children and families to follow and use when a child in custody of the secretary is reported missing and requiring the secretary to obtain a nondrivers' identification card for such reports.
Modifying the definition of veteran and disabled veteran to create a common definition for each term and clarifying disability evaluations for benefits granted to disabled veterans.
Modifying the definition of veteran and disabled veteran to create a common definition for each term and clarifying disability evaluations for benefits granted to disabled veterans.
Prescribing documentation requirements to determine eligibility for any benefit derived from a service-connected disability, requiring that federal disability determinations for veterans be probative, establishing the Kansas office of veterans services, updating references and corresponding changes relating to the transfer of powers and duties from the Kansas commission on veterans affairs office to the Kansas office of veterans services, updating the veterans claims assistance program to include references to veterans affairs medical centers and cross-accreditation requirements, modifying the definition of veteran and disabled veteran, clarifying disability evaluations for benefits granted to disabled veterans and updating the definition of armed forces to include the space force.
Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to indicate when a student's identification issued by such institution cannot be used for voting purposes.
Permitting a plan sponsor to authorize electronic delivery as the standard method of delivery of all plan documents and health insurance identification cards made to health benefit plan covered persons covered by a health benefit plan.
Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.
Permitting homeless veterans to use alternative forms of proof of identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards and eliminating fees for homeless veterans to obtain birth certificates and nondriver identification cards.
Authorizes persons obtaining a protective order to carry a concealed handgun without a permit for a limited period of time (OR INCREASE SD RV See Note)