March 28, 2025

FETALPERSONHOOD – The House and Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will require child support for unborn fetuses from the date of conception as well as an income tax exemption. A conference committee report was presented for

HB2062 before the vote in which the Senate voted 31-9 in favor of the bill and the House voted in favor 87-38. The bill has been sent to Gov. Laura Kelly. By Emily Harter. 349 words

ACTIVESHOOTERDRILLS -- A bill being heard and passed in the Education Committee would establish guidelines for active shooter drills in public schools. By Izabelle Koenig. 359 words

CHILDTAXCREDIT -- A new bill in the Kansas Senate would create a child tax credit for families, giving them financial relief. Senate Bill 179, introduced by Senators Dinah Sykes (D-Lenexa) and Chase Blasi (R-Wichita), offers different credit amounts based on income levels. By Michael D’Arcy. 483 words

ELECTRICVEHICLES – The Senate Transportation Committee is recommending passage of a bill that aims to increase license fees for electric and hybrid vehicles. By Holden Rodgers. 501 words with photo