Authorizing legal publications to be made on internet websites selected by the governing body of a city, county or school district.
Impact
If enacted, HB 2191 will significantly change how legal notices are disseminated in Kansas. It aligns state practices with the increasing trend of relying on digital platforms for communication, reflecting a move towards modernizing government processes. Proponents argue that this could lead to cost savings for municipalities, which are often required to pay for newspaper publications. By utilizing official websites, there could also be an increase in public access to legal notices, potentially reaching a wider audience who are more accustomed to searching for information online.
Summary
House Bill 2191 proposes an amendment to existing state laws governing the publication of legal notices. The bill allows legal notices required by law to be published on official websites designated by city, county, or school district governing bodies, thus providing an alternative to traditional newspaper publications. This shift aims to leverage modern technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency in the dissemination of important legal information.
Contention
The bill, however, may face contention from advocates of traditional media who argue that shifting legal notices to digital-only formats could disadvantage certain populations, particularly those who have limited internet access or are less technologically savvy. Critics may also raise concerns regarding the accountability and transparency of information published online as opposed to in established local newspapers. Additionally, there may be legal challenges surrounding the effectiveness and reach of notifications published exclusively on the internet.
Overall_conclusion
Ultimately, HB 2191 seeks to reflect modern communication practices while striving to maintain the necessary legal standards for public notice. Its successful implementation will likely depend on balancing the interests of various stakeholders, including governmental entities, local media, and the general public. The ongoing dialogue in legislative sessions surrounding this bill could provide further insights into its potential impact on state law and local governance.
Creating the Arkansas city area public library district act and the Udall area public library district act, requiring an election for the creation of such district and authorizing unified school districts No. 470 and 463 to levy a tax on behalf of such library district.
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.
Creating the Udall area public library district act, requiring an election for the creation of such district and authorizing unified school district No. 463 to levy a tax on behalf of the library district.
Establishing the Pike reservoir project district act to provide for a lake and related commercial and residential development in Bourbon county and authorizing a governing board and sales and property tax increment financing for such project.
Revising school district open enrollment procedures and requirements to prioritize students who are residents of Kansas over students who are residents of another state, providing for continued enrollment of students who attended a school district of nonresidence in school year 2023-2024, authorizing school districts to deem students as not in good standing prior to enrollment and requiring publication of nonresident student transfer policies on the school district website.
Expanding the eligible uses for the 0% state rate for sales tax for certain utilities and the levying of sales tax on such sales by cities and counties and authorizing cities and counties to exempt such sales from such city or county taxes.
Abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund, discontinuing certain transfers to the special city and county highway fund and decreasing rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district.
Authorizing school districts to levy an annual levy of up to two mills for the purposes of school building safety, security and compliance with the Americans with disabilities act and including such levy in the capital outlay state aid determination for such school districts.