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KS SB537
KS SB537Requiring state agencies, political subdivisions, state contractors and vendors to disclose certain contracts, gifts or grants received from foreign sources and state educational institutions to screen certain foreign applicants seeking employment in certain research positions, prohibiting agreements with or accepting grants from certain foreign countries of concern and establishing research integrity offices and international travel and approval programs at state educational institutions.
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Introduced
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
In Committee
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning foreign influence in the operations of state government; relating to contracts, gifts and grants; requiring state contractors, grant recipients, vendors, state agencies and political subdivisions to disclose certain gifts or grants received from a foreign source to the department of administration; institutions of higher education to report certain gifts or grants from foreign sources to the board of regents; state educational institutions to screen certain foreign applicants seeking employment in certain research positions; prohibiting certain public entities from participating in agreements with, or accepting gifts or grants from, foreign countries of concern; authorizing civil penalties for violations of disclosure requirements; establishing research integrity offices and international travel approval and monitoring programs at state educational institutions; directing the legislative division of post audit to conduct certain performance audits. 15
AI Summary
This bill requires state agencies, political subdivisions, state contractors, and vendors to disclose certain contracts, gifts, or grants received from foreign sources. It prohibits public entities from participating in agreements with or accepting grants from certain "foreign countries of concern" (defined as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria) if the agreement or grant constrains the entity's freedom of contract, directs or controls the entity's curriculum or values, or is detrimental to U.S. safety or security. The bill also requires state educational institutions with large research budgets to screen certain foreign applicants seeking employment in research positions and establishes research integrity offices and international travel approval programs at those institutions. Violations can result in civil penalties, disqualification from state grants or contracts, and referrals to government officials for potential suspension or removal.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Federal and State Affairs (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Died in Committee (on 05/23/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/sb537/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb537_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/sb537_00_0000.pdf |
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