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Michael Houser — Republican State Representative for Kansas District 1 (official headshot)

Michael Houser Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

KS Representative

District: 1 • Republican

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Rep. Michael Houser (R-KS-1) is tracked on the National Democrat Platform legislative scorecard. Michael Houser represents the 1st District in the Kansas House of Representatives.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 2001 (Special Session)House 20241x

Placing Taxpayers on the Hook for $700 Million to Build a New Professional Sports Stadium Through the STAR Bond Program.

With DEMs
This bill is designed to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and/or Kansas City Royals from Missouri to Kansas. The bill authorizes the Kansas Development Finance Authority to issue STAR fund bonds (government debt issuance) for a professional sports complex. While previous STAR bond projects were limited to 50% of costs, this bill allows the bonds to cover up to 70%. Additionally, a project must have a cost of at least $1 billion, placing taxpayers on the hook for up to $700 million or more. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2097House 20241x

Enriching Woke Hollywood Producers by Forcing Taxpayers to Subsidize up to $10 Million in Movie and Television Production Costs.

Against DEMs
This bill enacts the "Kansas Film and Digital Media Production Development Act," which provides up to $10 million annually in income tax credits for production and postproduction expenses. Under the bill, production companies may receive 30% of movie and television production costs, with an overall program cap of $10 million annually. The bill also exempts certain products and services purchased in connection with the production from the state''s sales tax. Additionally, the bill exempts six non-profit theater companies from the state''s sales tax. As it is not the proper role of government to promote entertainment, Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2284 (Veto Override)House 20241x

Reducing Tax Burdens and Promoting Economic Growth by Replacing Personal Income Tax Brackets with a Flat Tax.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that, beginning in 2025, replaces the current income tax brackets with a flat tax of 5.25% on income over $6,150 ($12,300 if married). Additionally, the bill exempts social security benefits from state income taxes, increases the residential property tax exemption from $40,000 to $100,000 of appraised value and increases the personal exemption. The bill also provides an annual cost-of-living adjustment for the standard deduction and the personal exemption. Finally, the bill accelerates the elimination of the current 2% sales tax on food and ingredients (now April 1, 2024 instead of January 1, 2025). Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2436 (Veto Override)House 20241x

Protecting Life by Criminalizing Coercing a Woman to Undergo an Abortion.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that creates the crime of "Coercion to obtain an abortion." Under the bill, it is a felony to coerce a woman to obtain an abortion when she has previously stated that she does not want to have an abortion. The bill includes a 30-day mandatory minimum sentence, with the minimum increased to 90 days if the coercion is by the father who is 18 or older, and the mother is under 18. Support.
HB 2465 (Veto Override)House 20241x

Protecting Life by Establishing Adoption Savings Accounts and Tax Credits for Contributions to Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that includes the Adoption Savings Account Act and the Pregnancy Resource Act. The bill establishes tax credits of 100% of the federal adoption expenses credit and 70% of contributions to no-cost, pro-life pregnancy centers or residential maternity facilities. The bill also exempts these facilities from the state''s sales tax. Finally, the bill establishes adoption savings accounts for adoption expenses. Support.
HB 2499House 20241x

Imposing Overreaching Bans on the Use of a Mobile Device by Anyone Under 18 While Driving.

With DEMs
This bill bans anyone under 18 from using a cell phone while driving. The bill also prohibits all drivers from using a mobile device in a school zone or construction zone when workers are present. The bill contains certain exceptions, such as hands-free devices and for emergencies. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2512 (Miller Amd. 2)House 20241x

Weakening Election Integrity by Expanding "Permanent" Absentee Voting to All Voters.

With DEMs
The Miller amendment #2 to a bill related to advance voting. The amendment makes all voters eligible for the permanent advance voting ballot list, which was previously limited to individuals with a permanent disability or injury. Individuals will remain on the list unless they do not vote in two consecutive elections or mail is returned as undeliverable. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2521House 20241x

Reducing Teacher Shortages by Authorizing Restricted Licenses for Individuals Who Complete an "Alternative Teacher Certification Program".

With DEMs
This bill allows individuals who complete an "alternative teacher certification program" and pass an examination to receive a "restricted teaching license." An alternative teacher certification program allows an individual with a bachelor''s degree to teach in the subject area of their degree, without obtaining an education degree. Individuals are also required to complete supervised training before receiving a restricted license, and must participate in a 2-year mentor program and progress toward full licensure. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2525House 20241x

Imposing Costly New Permitting and Regulatory Fees on Certain Underground Injection Wells Used for Waste Disposal.

With DEMs
This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Environment to establish several new fees for "permitting, monitoring, testing, inspecting and regulating" certain classes of underground injection wells. These types of wells are used to store or dispose of industrial and similar waste by injecting them into underground rock. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2648 (Veto Override)House 20241x

Combatting Government Overreach by Requiring Legislative Approval for Rules and Regulations Costing $1 Million or More and Limiting the Scope of Agency Administrative Decisions.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that improves regulatory oversight by requiring legislative approval if an agency rule or regulation is projected to cost individuals, businesses, and local governments at least $1 million over a 5-year period. This includes costs such as licenses, equipment, and reporting costs. The bill also provides that policies established during an agency administrative process do not have the force of law and do not apply to "future private conduct." Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 15House 20241x

Hiking Taxpayer Costs by Increasing Income Tax Credits for Purchases from Qualified Vendors Under the Disability Employment Act from $5 Million to $8 Million.

Against DEMs
This bill increases the amount of income tax credits available under the "Disability Employment Act" from $5 million to $8 million for vendors who employ a certain percentage of disabled workers and do not pay sub-minimum wages. The bill also eliminates the expiration of the tax credits and establishes the Kansas Sheltered Workshop Transition Fund to provide matching grants to employers who commit to not paying sub-minimum wage to workers with disabilities. While perhaps well intended, this bill ultimately places even greater financial burdens on taxpayers by further diluting the tax base. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 233 (Veto Override)House 20241x

Protecting Children Under 18 from Sex-Reassignment Surgeries and Prescriptions with Irreversible Implications Until they are Old Enough to Consent.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of the "Forbidding Abusive Child Transitions Act," which prohibits children under 18 years of age from receiving sex-reassignment procedures or puberty blockers until they reach the age of consent. The bill also prohibits the use of state funds for such procedures and Medicaid from providing coverage for such procedures for minors. Support.
SB 28 Section 35a (Veto Override)House 20241x

Protecting Life by Extending the Pregnancy Compassion Awareness Program to Provide Alternatives to Abortion.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of Section 35a of a supplemental appropriations bill. This section promotes life by providing $2 million to continue the Pregnancy Compassion Awareness Program (previously the Alternatives to Abortion Program). This program helps "increase resources that promote childbirth instead of abortion to women facing unplanned pregnancies." Additionally, the program provides "a full range of services, including pregnancy support centers, adoption assistance and maternity homes." Support.
SB 28 Sections 29b, 120a, and 121a (Veto Override)House 20241x

Strengthening National Security and Restoring Law and Order by Assisting Texas in Combatting Crime Related to Illegal Immigration.

With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of Sections 29b, 120a, and 121a of a supplemental appropriations bill. These sections provide over $15.7 million to assist the state of Texas with securing the southwestern U.S. border, such as assisting in the prevention of drug and human trafficking, transactional criminal organizations and other related crimes. Ensuring public safety and national defense is arguably the most important role of government. Failure to secure our nation''s border not only has catastrophic implications on the ability to maintain law and order, but also creates countless other issues ranging from welfare to the education system. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2098 (Veto Override)House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism by Providing Sales Tax Exemptions to Select Industries and Organizations Which Merely Shifts Burdens onto Other Businesses and Taxpayers.

Neutral
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that contains numerous tax exemptions. The bill exempts equipment and infrastructure for communications services from the state''s sales tax, as well as butchering for personal consumption, and two nonprofit organizations. The bill does allow the sale price of a used vehicle to be deducted from the purchase price of a new vehicle purchased within 120 days for sales tax purposes, and exempts most items for totally disabled or unemployable veterans. While providing tax relief for veterans is noble, all state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone. The tax cronyism enacted under this measure provides special benefits and advantages to certain industries and individuals, while shifting tax burdens onto other businesses and taxpayers.
HB 2105House 20241x

Protecting Free Speech at Colleges and Universities by Ensuring Students and Staff are Not Forced to Provide Diversity Statements in the Application Process or as a Condition of Employment.

Neutral
This bill prohibits colleges and universities from requesting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements from applicants for admission or employment. Schools also may not condition admission or employment decisions on such statements. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2273 (Carr Amd.)House 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through an Unnecessary $5 Million Appropriation to the State Historical Society.

Neutral
The Carr amendment to the appropriations bill. This amendment shifts funding to provide $5 million to the State Historical Society "to assist in the restoration of historical African American cultural business districts" in certain parts of the state. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2273 (Miller Amd. 2)House 20241x

Increasing Government Dependency and Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through an Over $13.3 Million Additional Appropriation for Medicaid.

Neutral
The Miller amendment #2 to the appropriations bill. This amendment shifts funding to provide over $13.3 million for KanCare (Medicaid) non-caseloads in FY 2024, which funds a Medicaid program covering home and community-based services. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2273 (Motion to Suspend Rule 2110)House 20241x

Avoiding Fiscal Responsibility by Overriding the "Pay-Go Rule" which Requires Any New Spending to be Offset in Order to Increase Medicaid Spending by Over $13.3 Million.

Neutral
The Miller motion to suspend House Rule 2110 to avoid the "pay-go" rule. The "pay-go" requirement ensures that any increased spending in appropriations floor amendments must be offset by cuts elsewhere in the bill. This motion is in response to a procedural ruling that Miller amendment #1 violated this rule. The amendment increases funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services by over $13.3 million, with no reduced spending elsewhere. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2484House 20241x

Reducing Unnecessary Regulatory Barriers by Enacting Occupational Licensing Reciprocity for Social Workers.

Neutral
This bill enacts the "Social Work Licensure Compact," which allows social workers licensed in another participating state to provide services to individuals in Kansas. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2498House 20241x

Reducing Available Funds for Road Maintenance by Tripling the Amount Diverted from the Highway Fund to Increase Grants Provided to Public Airports.

Neutral
This bill reduces funds available for road maintenance by increasing the annual transfer from the State Highway Fund to the Public Use General Aviation Airport Development Fund, from $5 million to $15 million. This is used to provide grants for "planning, constructing, reconstructing or rehabilitating" public airports. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2516House 20241x

Weakening Government Integrity by Making it Harder for Independent Candidates to Appear on Statewide Ballots Through Increased Signature Requirements.

Neutral
This bill increases the number of signatures required for an independent candidate to appear on ballots for a statewide office from 5,000 to 2% of the total number of votes in the previous gubernatorial election. Currently, this would be around 20,000 signatures. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2551House 20241x

Omnibus Appropriation Act of 2024.

Neutral
This bill, the "Omnibus Appropriation Act of 2024," brings FY 2024 to over $25.3 billion ($445.5 million less than Governor''s request). FY 2025 is over $25.4 billion ($825.1 million less than Governor''s request). For context, FY 2023 was over $24.2 billion. Among the provisions in the bill for FY 2025 is $5 million in matching funds to expand the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The bill also contains a provision that at the end of FY 2025 and 2026, if the State Gaming Revenues Fund from the state lottery is over $71.49 million, the extra funds are transferred to the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund. Additionally, the bill also includes appropriations for FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028. Oppose.
HB 2560House 20241x

Expanding Borrowing and Lending Opportunities by Allowing Earned Wage Access Services in Which Workers Can Receive Earned Income in Advance of Payday.

Neutral
This bill enacts the "Kansas Earned Wage Access Services Act," which establishes a regulatory framework allowing earned wage access services, where employees receive some or all of the income they have accrued in advance of a payday. Service providers are prohibited from seeking repayment by a consumer through a lawsuit or debt collection service. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2562 (House Version)House 20241x

Imposing a One-Size-Fits-All Mandate on Private Financial Institutions Concerning Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults.

Neutral
This bill, the "Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act," requires investment advisers and similar roles to report suspected financial exploitation of an elderly or dependent adult. Additionally, the bill allows broker-dealers and investment advisers to delay a transaction or disbursement up to 15 business days if financial exploitation is suspected. While noble, instead of imposing additional government mandates, lawmakers should work to reduce regulations and expand competition so the free marketplace can better reward and punish financial companies based on the policies they enact. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2588House 20241x

Combatting Local Overregulation by Ensuring Telecommunications Companies Have Access to Public Roads to Install Equipment.

Neutral
This bill requires telecommunications companies to have access to public roads to install equipment such as poles and cables. The bill also prohibits counties from treating one company more favorably than another when charging fees or issuing permits. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2609House 20241x

Diluting the Tax Base and Shifting Tax Burdens onto Other Industries Through Property Tax Exemptions for Electric Power Plants.

Neutral
This bill dilutes the tax base by exempting new electric generation facilities from property and ad valorem taxes. The bill also exempts additions and new pollution control devices at new and existing facilities. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2614House 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring County Election Officers to Report Individuals who Violate the State''s Ballot Harvesting Law.

Neutral
This bill is designed to combat voter fraud by requiring county election officers to record the name of any individual who delivers an advance voting ballot for another person. Election officers are also required to report individuals who return more than 10 advance ballots in any one election, which is the maximum allowed under state law. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2669House 20241x

Increasing Government Dependency and Infringing Parental Rights by Continuing School-Based Mental Health Services.

Neutral
This bill, the "Mental Health Intervention Team Program Act," continues a school-based pilot program in which schools partner with mental health providers to provide behavioral health services to students. Among the requirements in the bill is that providers be available to "support" students 24/7. It is the role of parents - not government employees - to oversee and direct the healthcare of their child. As strong parental rights are a critical element of a free society, Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2711House 20241x

Strengthening National Security and Protecting Taxpayer Dollars by Requiring State Funds to Divest from "Countries of Concern," such as China or Russia.

Neutral
This bill enacts the "Countries of Concern Divestment Act," which requires state managed funds to sell publicly traded securities of a "country of concern" (China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela) or a citizen of a "country of concern" who is not a permanent U.S. resident. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2783House 20241x

Protecting Consumer Choice by Preventing Localities from Imposing any Ordinance which Restricts or Bans Gas-Powered Vehicles.

Neutral
This bill protects consumer choice by prohibiting local governments from enacting any ordinances which ban or restrict the sale or use of vehicles based on the type of energy the vehicle uses (gasoline, diesel, electric, etc.). Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2800House 20241x

Further Growing Government Spending by Doubling Funding of County Conservation Districts.

Neutral
This bill increases the maximum funding each conservation district may receive from the state each year. Under the bill, the maximum is increased from $25,000 to $50,000 and the matching rate is increased from $1 to $2 per dollar provided by the county. The private sector is best equipped to manage and maximize land utilization and conservation. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 14 (Conference Committee Version)House 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity and Combatting Voter Fraud by Requiring Advance Voting Ballots be Returned by Election Day.

Neutral
This bill strengthens election integrity by requiring all advance vote-by-mail ballots to be received by the county election office by 7:00 pm on election day in order to be counted. Previously, ballots received up to 3 days after election day could be counted as long as they were postmarked before the polls closed on election day. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 18House 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Providing $196.2 Million over 6 Years to Colleges and Universities for Facility Maintenance.

Neutral
This bill, the "Kansas Campus Restoration Act," creates a fund and provides $196.2 million over 6 years ($32.7 million annually) for "deferred maintenance of mission-critical facilities" at colleges and universities. College and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e., tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path. These enormous costs should not be imposed on individuals who elect to pursue activities other than higher education, such as those who start their own businesses or work in the trades. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 19House 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Paying the Tuition and Fees for National Guard Members Enrolled in a Master''s Degree Program.

Neutral
This bill establishes the Kansas National Guard Educational Master''s for Enhanced Readiness and Global Excellence (EMERGE) Program to pay the tuition and fees for members of the National Guard in master''s degree programs. The program is limited to 100 new members each year and 200 members at one time. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to "adopt a comprehensive cardiac emergency response plan" based on standards developed by the Secretary of Health and Environment. Oppose.
SB 271House 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Prohibiting Government Agencies from Purchasing Drones from "Countries of Concern," such as China or Russia.

Neutral
This bill prohibits government agencies from purchasing drones whose "critical components" were produced in a "country of concern," which includes China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. The bill contains certain exceptions, such as when no reasonable alternatives are available. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 28House 20241x

FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriations Bill/ FY 2025 Appropriations Bill

Neutral
This supplemental appropriations bill includes additional funding for FY 2024, as well as funding for most state agencies for FY 2025. The bill brings FY 2024 to over $25.3 billion ($432.2 million less than Governor''s request), and FY 2025 to over $25.1 billion ($926.7 million less than Governor''s request). For context, FY 2023 was over $24.2 billion. Among the provisions in the bill for FY 2025 are $36 million for "maintenance, repair and overhaul of airplanes" at two airports, $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to be used for the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament, and $2.5 million to Level Up Kansas for "a statewide marketing campaign to underskilled adult learners about training opportunities available at Kansas postsecondary educational institutions in high demand and high wage career fields." Additionally, the bill also includes appropriations for FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028. Oppose.
SB 287 (House Version)House 20241x

Strengthening Parental Rights by Preventing Schools from Providing Medications or Ongoing Behavioral Health Treatment to Children Without Parental Consent.

Neutral
This bill protects a parent''s right to make health care decisions for their children. The bill prohibits healthcare providers from prescribing or administering any medications or providing "ongoing behavioral health treatment" to a minor in a school without the parent''s consent. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 307House 20241x

Expanding Eligibility for Taxpayer-Funded Addiction Prevention and Treatment Grants to Now Include For-Profit Organizations.

Neutral
This bill expands eligibility for grants under the "Kansas Fights Addiction Act," which provides funds to organizations that provide addiction prevention and treatment. Under the bill, for-profit organizations may now receive grant funds. Members of the Grant Review Board also may now receive subsistence allowances, mileage reimbursement, and other expenses (currently, board members are specifically prohibited from receiving compensation or expenses). Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 362House 20241x

Infringing Property Rights in Wichita by Providing Permanent County Authority to Order Nuisance Removal from Private Property.

Neutral
This bill repeals the July 1, 2024 expiration date of the "Sedgwick County Urban Area Nuisance Abatement Act." Under that act, the county is allowed to order a property owner to remove any "nuisance" on their property, or order its repair or destruction, after a conviction for a county code violation. Sedgwick County is the second most populous county in Kansas and includes the most populous city, Wichita. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 387House 20241x

Department of Education Appropriations Bill.

Neutral
This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Education for FY 2024, 2025, and 2026. For FY 2024, the bill mainly lapses funds and appropriates over $87,000 in operating expenses, bringing the total for FY 2024 to $6.7 billion. For FY 2025, the bill appropriates $6.6 billion, including over $574 million for employer contributions to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System and $75.5 million for special education services aid. Finally, for FY 2026, the bill appropriates over $4.2 billion in school aid. Oppose.
SB 394House 20241x

Protecting Children by Implementing Reasonable Age Verification Requirements for Online Pornography Websites.

Neutral
This bill requires websites that contain a substantial portion of material harmful to minors to perform reasonable age-verification methods to verify that any person accessing the website is 18 or older. Entities who violate the age-verification requirements are subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000. Support.
SB 430House 20241x

Growing Employment Costs and Threatening Employee Benefits by Driving Up Worker''s Compensation Insurance Premiums Through Higher Lifetime Claim Limits.

Neutral
This bill makes various changes to worker''s compensation laws, including raising the maximum lifetime benefits for various situations (ex. permanent total disability - $155,000 to $400,000; temporary total disability - $130,000 to $225,000). Beginning July 1, 2027, the amounts increase each year by the "five-year average of the percentage change in the state average weekly wage." Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 434House 20241x

Expanding Employment Opportunities and Increasing Competition by Exempting Providers of Sugaring Hair Removal from the Cosmetology License Requirement.

Neutral
This bill exempts sugaring hair removal from the definition of cosmetology. As a result, individuals who wish to provide sugaring services in the state are not required to obtain a cosmetology license, which requires applicants to complete 1,500 hours of training and pass an examination. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 438House 20241x

Expanding the Role of Government and Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through a New $10 Million Literacy Program.

Neutral
This bill creates a new literacy program, the "Kansas Blueprint for Literacy," and appropriates $10 million for the program. Additionally, the bill creates a new committee to "Monitor progress of literacy training" for teachers and students and requires development of new "micro-credential courses" for teachers in reading and structured literacy. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 438 (House Version)House 20241x

Increasing Taxpayer-Funded Payments under the AO-K Workforce Development Program by Eliminating the Requirement that Payments be Reduced by the Amount of Other Aid a Student Receives.

Neutral
This bill amends the Accelerating Opportunity: Kansas (AO-K) program, which "assists students in obtaining a high school equivalency, becoming ready for transferable college-level courses and earning an industry credential." The bill eliminates the requirement that the amount paid to students through the program be decreased by the amount of all other aid the student receives. Oppose.
SB 455House 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights by Prohibiting the Use of Eminent Domain to Seize Property for Solar Energy Equipment.

Neutral
This bill strengthens property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain to seize property for public utility solar energy panels and other equipment. The use of eminent domain was already prohibited for wind generators and turbines. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 458House 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights and Civil Liberties Through Increased Protections Against Abuse of Asset Forfeiture.

Neutral
This bill makes several changes to asset forfeiture. Most notably, the bill removes certain offenses, such as possession of a controlled substance and unlawfully obtaining a prescription, from the list for which forfeiture is allowed. Additionally, the burden of proof required to show that property is subject to forfeiture is increased. Finally, the bill amends the factors a court may consider when deciding if a forfeiture is excessive, such as the sentence imposed in the case and "the effect of the forfeiture on the livelihood of the person." Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 467 (Conference Committee Report)House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism and Government Central Planning by Expanding Fund Usage Within the STAR Bond Program.

Neutral
This bill establishes the "STAR Bonds Food Sales Tax Revenue Replacement Fund" and expands the uses of STAR fund bonds (government debt issuance) to now include construction or renovation costs of historic theaters. The bill also increases the amount of financing local governments may provide under the STAR program for rural development projects without issuing special obligation bonds from $10 million to $25 million. As this measure places taxpayer funds at risk if these projects fail to succeed, Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
SB 467 (House Version)House 20241x

Increasing Cronyism by Expanding the Unnecessary Council on Travel and Tourism.

Neutral
This bill expands the size of the Council on Travel and Tourism from 17 to 20 members. The additional 3 Governor-appointed members are from nominees of the National Independent Venue Association, Kansas Museums Association, and Kansas Sampler Foundation. The House version of the bill also amended the effective date of the bill. As it is not the proper role of government to promote tourism, Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.

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