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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1995
Page
6
A House bill would gradually exempt private pension retirement benefits from state income tax over three years. In 1995 one-third of private sector benefits would be tax free, 1996 two-thirds, and 1997 full exemption, aligning treatment with government pensions.
The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee introduced a bill to let private charities and religious groups raise funds through instant bingo. The tickets resemble Kansas Lottery scratch games. Last December the Kansas Supreme Court ruled a 1993 law unconstitutional.
The Senate Local Government Committee considered allowing local officials to attend social gatherings without triggering open meetings rules if no public business is discussed. Separately, former Lawrence superintendent Dan Neuenswander presented a study for mid sized districts suggesting aid should depend on high school size, with a cap at 300 and a phased change.
Frank Moussa of the state Division of Emergency Management told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Kansas should begin teaching police, fire and emergency officials how to handle accidents in the shipment of high level radioactive waste. A U S Senate bill would move about half a million tons of waste over 30 years to a Nevada storage facility with four train routes and one highway route crossing Kansas. States currently bear safety and training costs for radioactive material transport.
Kansas House Republicans led by Tim Shallenburger unveiled an 18 point Declaration of Change linking cuts in taxes and spending with ethics and reform. The plan aims to curb government growth, reduce taxes, strengthen Nepotism laws, and expand rights for property owners and victims while inviting public accountability. Democrats criticized the agenda as partisan but did not dispute the following reforms.
Kansas House Republicans unveil the Declaration of Change pledging votes on repealing the 2.5 percent energy tax for factories and construction services, reducing vehicle taxes, capping state spending growth, welfare reform, expanded victims rights, term limits, balanced-budget amendments, school funding changes, education accreditation overhaul, PAC contribution limits, and tighter campaign contribution rules while promoting medical savings accounts and reducing unemployment taxes.
The Kansas Senate passed a technical workers' compensation reform bill 38 to 0 to restore the Workers' Compensation Board after the state Supreme Court invalidated its method of board appointments. The measure reestablishes the board and nominating committee with final appointments by the secretary of human resources, addressing constitutional concerns from prior law.
Governor Bill Graves warned lawmakers pushing to cut motor vehicle taxes that replacing lost local revenue remains unclear. Democrats and some Republicans seek tax relief on autos, arguing taxes burden citizens and hinder growth, but Graves questioned sustainability and potential future state-wide financial strain.
Shawnee County District Judge James Buchele ordered the preliminary hearing for Rep. Melvin Neufeld postponed until after the Legislature adjourns. The case stems from a 1994 session incident involving alleged blackmail to influence a vote on a budget bill. Witnesses and the accuser are fellow lawmakers, with Lt. Gov. Sheila Frahm named as a potential witness.
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