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KS SB427
KS SB427Clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the senate committee on confirmation oversight shall have access to review tax information from the department of revenue and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to state offices who are subject to senate confirmation.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the senate committee on confirmation oversight; clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson shall have access to review tax information and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to office who are subject to senate confirmation; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714, 75-712 and 75- 4315d and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Confirmation Oversight will have access to review tax information from the Department of Revenue and background check information from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) for individuals appointed to state offices that require Senate confirmation. This means that these legislative leaders can examine a nominee's tax compliance and any criminal history records to help determine their suitability for the position. The bill amends existing laws to grant this access, ensuring a more thorough review process for appointees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (S)
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Judiciary (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb427/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_sb427_01_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb427_01_0000.pdf |
| Senate Committee on Judiciary Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_sb427_s_3502.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb427_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb427_00_0000.pdf |
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