Kansas Senate Overrules Gov Sebelius on Farm Tourism Bill
The Kansas Senate voted 37 to 3 to override Gov. Sebelius on a farm tourism immunity bill amid House uncertainty. Critics from the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association fear reduced safety protections while supporters say immunity aids agricultural tourism and rural jobs. Governor Sebelius proposed a broader approach including insurance and liability reform.
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Kansas Senate
Kathleen Sebelius
House of Representative
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
Nick Jordan
Shawnee
Jordan
Becky Hutchins
Rholton
House Committee On Tourism and Parks
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Dennis McKinney
D-Greensburg
Sebelius
McKinney
Kansas
Talks stall on tax break for elderly housing
Kansas lawmakers may end the session with no resolution on property tax breaks for independent living units run by nursing homes. Talks faltered as nursing home lobbyists and aging groups clash over a fair tax plan with a possible half-rate option and a neutral good neighbor policy. Local governments seek an end to the breaks amid community tension, and leaders warn of a broader push for a solution next year.
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John Grace
Kansas Association of Homes and Services For
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