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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
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
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, a committee responsible for reviewing appointments to state offices that require Senate approval, will have access to review tax information from the Department of Revenue and background check information from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KB I) for individuals being considered for these positions. This ensures that these legislative leaders can thoroughly assess the qualifications and fitness of appointees by examining their tax compliance and any criminal history, which is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring competent leadership in state government.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Approved by Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026 (on 03/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb427/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb427_enrolled.pdf |
| House Committee on Judiciary Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_sb427_h_4210.pdf |
| 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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