Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB479 — Authorizing comprehensive wellness programs for the Kansas highway patrol and Kansas bureau of investigation, permitting law enforcement personnel of other state agencies to participate in such programs and making annual transfers from the state highway fund and the state general fund for the purpose of financing the implementation of such programs.

Last action — Died in Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT concerning state law enforcement personnel; authorizing the Kansas highway patrol and Kansas bureau of investigation to establish and implement a comprehensive wellness program for officers and employees; permitting certified law enforcement personnel of other state agencies to participate in such programs; making annual transfers from the state highway fund and the state general fund for the purpose of financing the implementation of such programs.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB479 do?
AN ACT concerning state law enforcement personnel; authorizing the Kansas highway patrol and Kansas bureau of investigation to establish and implement a comprehensive wellness program for officers and employees; permitting certified law enforcement personnel of other state agencies to participate in such programs; making annual transfers from the state highway fund and the state general fund for the purpose of financing the implementation of such programs.
Who sponsors SB479?
SB479 is sponsored by Ethan Corson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB479?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB479?
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