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KS HB2596
KS HB2596Permitting the secretary of corrections to enter into certain contracts for the production of manufactured or modular homes under the prison-made goods act.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the secretary of corrections; relating to the prison- made goods act of Kansas; permitting certain contracts for the production of manufactured or modular homes; requiring that the secretary charge average rates for rent and wages for such contracts; amending K.S.A. 75-5275a and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Prison-Made Goods Act of Kansas to allow the Secretary of Corrections to enter into contracts for the production of manufactured or modular homes, which were previously restricted to avoid competing with private businesses. The bill clarifies that these contracts will not apply to the vocational building program or contracts authorized under K.S.A. 75-5275(c), and importantly, mandates that the Secretary must charge average commercial rates for rent and wages for any such contracts, ensuring fair market value is maintained. The bill also defines key terms like "manufactured home," "manufactured home dealer," "manufactured home manufacturer," and "modular home" by referencing existing statutes, and repeals the previous version of K.S.A. 75-5275a.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2596/ |
| House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Melton) | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2596_h_3849.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2596_01_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2596_h_3760.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2596_01_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2596_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2596_00_0000.pdf |
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