Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB66 — Substitute for SB 66 by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics - Requiring annual filing of the statement of substantial interests by elected or appointed city or county officials, providing that officials of governmental subdivisions other than cities or counties file statements of substantial interests if any change in substantial interests occurred and requiring governmental officials with a substantial interest in a real estate development project to verbally disclose such interest prior to participating in any discussion, review or action on a proposed zoning change or permit.

Last action — Died in House 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 January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning local governmental ethics; relating to filing requirements of the statement of substantial interests; requiring annual filing by city or county elected or appointed officials; providing that elected or appointed officials of a governmental subdivision other than a city or county file statements of substantial interests if any change in substantial interests occurred; requiring governmental officials with a substantial interest in a real estate development project to verbally disclose such interest prior to first participating in any discussion, review or action on a proposed zoning change or permit; amending K.S.A. 75-4302a and repealing the existing section.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in House Committee

  2. Referred to House Committee on Local Government

  3. Received and Introduced

  4. Emergency Final Action - Substitute passed as amended

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  6. Committee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed as amended

  7. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was adopted

  8. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  9. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was adopted

  10. sen_clifford_william_1 raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled germane.

  11. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  12. Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted recommending substitute bill be passed

  13. Committee of the Whole - Now working on

  14. Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by

  15. Hearing: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 9:30 AM — Room 142-S

  16. Hearing: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:30 AM — Room 142-S

  17. Referred to Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

  18. Introduced

Sponsors

  • Transparency and Ethics Senate Committee on Local Government · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Emergency Final Action As Amended

Passed 36 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30001
Democrat 6300
Total 36301
% of votes cast 90%8%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Cindy Holscher Democrat Nay
David Haley Democrat Yea
Dinah Sykes Democrat Nay
Ethan Corson Democrat Yea
Marci Francisco Democrat Yea
Oletha Faust Goudeau Democrat Yea
Pat Pettey Democrat Nay
Patrick Schmidt Democrat Yea
Silas Miller Democrat Yea
Adam Thomas Republican Yea
Beverly Gossage Republican Yea
Brad Starnes Republican Yea
Brenda Dietrich Republican Yea
Caryn Tyson Republican Yea
Chase Blasi Republican Yea
Craig Bowser Republican Yea
Doug Shane Republican Yea
Elaine Bowers Republican Yea
Jeff Klemp Republican Yea
Joseph Claeys Republican Not Voting
Kellie Warren Republican Yea
Kenny Titus Republican Yea
Larry Alley Republican Yea
Michael Fagg Republican Yea
Michael Murphy Republican Yea
Mike Argabright Republican Yea
Mike Petersen Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Renee Erickson Republican Yea
Rick Billinger Republican Yea
Rick Kloos Republican Yea
Ronald Ryckman Republican Yea
Scott Hill Republican Yea
Stephen Owens Republican Yea
TJ Rose Republican Yea
Tim Shallenburger Republican Yea
Tory Marie Blew Republican Yea
Ty Masterson Republican Yea
Virgil Peck Republican Yea
William Clifford Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB66 do?
AN ACT concerning local governmental ethics; relating to filing requirements of the statement of substantial interests; requiring annual filing by city or county elected or appointed officials; providing that elected or appointed officials of a governmental subdivision other than a city or county file statements of substantial interests if any change in substantial interests occurred; requiring governmental officials with a substantial interest in a real estate development project to verbally disclose such interest prior to first participating in any discussion, review or action on a proposed zoning change or permit; amending K.S.A. 75-4302a and repealing the existing section.
Who sponsors SB66?
SB66 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics.
What is the current status of SB66?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB66?
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