Seven new laws passed in Kansas, here's what they are

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly gave her final approval this week on another bundle of bills from the Kansas Legislature which are set to become new laws in the near future.

Kelly announced in a press release on Thursday, April 3 that she signed off on a number of bills that received support from both sides of the political aisle. The seven bills were described as being technical in nature with emphasis placed on streamlining and clarifying different items.

"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." 

• Senate Bill 104 - grants additional flexibility to the Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners to make a Citizens Commission on Local Government, giving local officials the discretion to create such a commission.
• Senate Bill 77 - streamlines processes by removing state agencies that no longer exist from Kansas Administrative Regulations and establishes standards for public notice for the repeal of certain regulations.
• Senate Bill 13 - reduces requirements for filings, registrations and licenses certain organizations and businesses must send in to the Kansas secretary of state.
• House Bill 2222 - requires ignition interlock device manufacturers to pay fees to the State of Kansas for the administration of the Ignition Interlock program.
• House Bill 2221 - transfers the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment fund from the Kansas Department of Corrections to the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, allows for the more efficient administration of the program and easier access to services for Kansans.
• House Bill 2215 - modifies the definition of public-private partnership to increase the allowable cost-share limit for expenditures by the Kansas Department of Corrections on certain correctional institution construction projects.
• House Bill 2110 - facilitates the State 911 Board's transition to a state agency by establishing necessary budget funds and provides flexibility to ensure the agency can provide sufficient grant funding to public safety partners.

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