Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB150

Introduced
2/2/23  
Refer
2/3/23  

Caption

Authorizing the division of printing to print for local governments and schools.

Impact

If enacted, SB150 could reshape the way local governments and schools manage their printing needs. By allowing the state to take over printing functions that are currently managed locally, the bill could lead to improved consistency in quality and delivery of printed materials. This centralized approach could also facilitate better planning and resource allocation, as the state division would be positioned to handle larger volume printing, resulting in lower costs per unit.

Summary

SB150 aims to authorize the division of printing to cater specifically to the needs of local governments and educational institutions. The bill is presented with the intention of streamlining print services and providing a more cost-effective solution for these entities. By leveraging centralized resources, local governments and schools would have access to professional printing services, which may lead to significant savings and operational efficiencies, particularly for smaller or resource-limited local agencies.

Contention

Nonetheless, there may be points of contention regarding the bill's potential impact on local autonomy. Critics might argue that by centralizing printing services, the bill could limit the ability of local entities to cater to their specific needs or preferences for printing tasks. Those in favor of maintaining local control may express concerns over reliance on state services, fearing a loss of flexibility and responsiveness essential for addressing unique community requirements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2235

Authorizing the division of printing to print for local governments and schools.

KS HB2615

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

KS HB2332

Updating references and corresponding changes related to 2021 Executive Reorganization Order No. 48 and the transfer of the division of tourism from the department of wildlife and parks to the department of commerce.

KS HB2137

Authorizing taxing subdivisions to send notices required to exceed the revenue neutral rate if the county clerk fails to send such notice and providing for reimbursement of printing and postage costs.

KS HB2050

Authorizing the commissioner of insurance to set the amount of certain fees and cause the publication of such fees in the Kansas register, authorizing the commissioner to reduce the number of board members on certain insurance-related boards, renaming the Kansas insurance department as the Kansas department of insurance, renaming the office of the securities commissioner as the department of insurance, securities division, renaming the securities commissioner as the department of insurance, assistant commissioner, securities division and eliminating the requirement of senate confirmation for appointees to such position, requiring the commissioner of insurance to maintain a list of eligible nonadmitted insurers and authorizing such nonadmitted insurers to transact business in Kansas with vehicle dealers and to provide excess coverage insurance on Kansas risks.

KS HB2152

Substitute for HB 2152 by Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions - Mandating financial institutions to secure governmental unit deposits in excess of the amount insured or guaranteed by the FDIC by utilizing a public moneys pooled method of securities, prohibiting investment advisers that execute bids for the investment of public moneys from managing moneys directly from such bid, allowing governmental unit deposits to be invested at a rate agreed upon by the governmental unit and the financial institution, requiring certification from a governmental unit that deposits in the municipal investment pool fund were first offered to a financial institution in the preceding year and allowing financial institutions to file complaints upon the failure to comply.

KS HB2345

Creating the Kansas office of natural resources within the executive branch and transferring certain duties of the Kansas water office, and the department of agriculture, division of conservation and division of water resources to such office.

KS SB125

Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025 and appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers authorizing the payment of certain claims against the state.

KS SB113

House Substitute for SB 113 by Committee on K-12 Education Budget - Making appropriations for the department of education for FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25; establishing the mental health intervention team program; authorizing certain students to participate in activities regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association; requiring school districts to post certain enrollment and academic information on school district websites; revising school district open-enrollment procedures; authorizing local school board members to receive compensation from their school district; authorizing current-year student enrollment for determinations of state foundation aid; continuing the 20 mill statewide tax levy for schools; amending the school districts that qualify for and the amount that school districts are able to levy pursuant to the cost-of-living weighting.

KS HB2392

Providing for the 1st Infantry Division and the armed services occupation medal distinctive license plates and relating to the definition of veteran and disabled veteran in certain statutes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.