KBA at the Capitol

Gov. Kelly signs sub for HB 2595 Rural Attorney Program. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSOG/… We appreciate the support of the #ksleg and the Governor on this important issue. #ksleg #kscourts

“Sub for HB 2595 is a good example of what the legislature can do when it sets aside partisanship and focuses on what is best for Kansans. The lack of attorneys in rural areas has put the state on the verge of a constitutional crisis,” said Representative #ksleg 1/2

The Kansas Legislative Research Department has released its First Supplement of 2026 Legislation: klrd.gov/wp-content/upl… #ksleg #kscourts

KS House passes HB 2593 on a vote of 79-40. Not veto proof. KBA opposes this bill. #ksleg #kscourts

Neither President or Vice President is presiding over the Senate. #ksleg

Senate offers SB 408 w/HB2243; HB2609; HB2651 w/SB454; HB2521 but with 3 yr sunset. #ksleg #kscourts

House tentatively accepts SB 462 and SB 463. #ksleg #kscourts

Judiciary conference in recess to allow Senate to caucus. Return at 11:15. #ksleg #kscourts

Senate responds to House offer: difficulties with 2243, 2609 and 2688 because they did not have a hearing. 2521 tort claims act Senate offers 3 year sunset, June 1, 2029. #ksleg #kscourts

Just also wants supported decision making bill, HB 2609 into SB 84. KBA was neutral. #ksleg #kscourtd

House responds with global offer: Agree to SB 462 w/ 463; SB 480, HB 2413 adding livestock and feral cats; agree to crime bundle 2529; HB 2593; HB 2613/2614; HB 2652; more….

Senate will concise to SB 408 and SB 480, absentee estates. KBA supports SB 480. Senate can run at 10am. #ksleg #kscourts

Sen Jud. With first Offer today. Includes: SB 398 concur, SB 408 no MOU, SB 462 add SB 463 as it left House, SB 480 House and SB 57 add SB 1 daylight savings. Lots more going on as well. #ksleg #kscourts

Judiciary conference committee set for 8am today. Seems to be running a bit late. #ksleg #kscourts

Judiciary conference committee will meet at 8am tomorrow. Mr to be announced. #ksleg #kscourts

KS House back in session with messages from the Senate. #ksleg #kscourts

The Kansas Senate has approved HB 2590, community property trust act on a 40-0 vote! #ksleg #kscourts

Judiciary conference committee breaks but will return later today. #ksleg #kscourts

House agrees to all bills but HB 2762. House wants their version about volunteers. Senate wants to prohibit volunteers over 21 or older. Offer accepted. We have our first bundle. #ksleg #kscourts

Senate makes initial crime bill bundle in conference. Bundle includes all House bills: 2479,2412,2518,2594 & 2762. #ksleg #kscourts