BY: MORGAN CHILSON
Kansas Reflector
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday signed seven bipartisan bills focused on technical changes, such as modifying definitions and streamlining processes.
“I am always looking for ways to make our government more efficient for the people of Kansas,” Kelly said. “I’m pleased to sign bills into law that do just that.”
Kelly signed the following:
Senate Bill 104: Provides flexibility to the Shawnee County board of county commissioners to create a citizens commission on local government.
Senate Bill 77: Streamlines processes by removing state agencies that no longer exist from Kansas Administrative Regulations and establishing standards for public notice for the repeal of certain regulations.
Senate Bill 13: Reduces requirements for filings, registrations and licenses that certain businesses and organizations must submit to the Secretary of State.
House Bill 2222: Requires ignition interlock device manufacturers to compensate the state for the administration of the ignition interlock program.
House Bill 2221: Transfers the alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund from the Department of Corrections to the Department for Aging and Disability Services.
House Bill 2215: Modifies the definition of public-private partnership to increase the allowable cost-share for certain Department of Corrections projects, letting the Career Campus project to move forward.
House Bill 2110: Facilitates the State 911 Board’s transition to a state agency by establishing necessary budget funds and providing flexibility to ensure the agency can provide sufficient grant funding to public safety partners.