Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB151

Introduced
2/2/23  
Refer
2/3/23  

Caption

Concerning state agencies; relating to the employee award and recognition program; authorizing hiring, recruitment and retention bonuses; increasing the limitation on such award or bonus to $10,000; eliminating the secretary of administration's authority to adopt rules and regulations; and requiring such secretary to submit an annual report to certain legislative committees concerning such awards and bonuses.

Impact

If enacted, SB151 would modify existing protocols regarding employee compensation within state agencies, facilitating the allocation of larger bonuses aimed at incentivizing employees. The bill's provisions to increase the financial limits on such awards suggest a strategic effort to bolster staffing and expertise within state agencies, potentially leading to improved public services. The requirement for annual reports to legislative committees also introduces a layer of accountability regarding how these bonuses are administered and their effectiveness in achieving recruitment and retention goals.

Summary

SB151 addresses the management of employee awards and recognition programs within state agencies. The bill proposes to authorize hiring, recruitment, and retention bonuses for employees, increasing the award or bonus limit to $10,000. This change aims to enhance the attractiveness of positions within state agencies and help retain skilled professionals in the public sector. The financial incentives are designed to address potential staffing shortages and improve employee morale and performance across various state functions.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding SB151, particularly regarding the size of the bonuses and the implications of increased spending on public funds. Critics could argue that raising bonuses may divert valuable resources from other crucial areas of state funding, especially in times of budget constraints. There may also be discussions about the fairness and transparency of the award process, as larger bonuses could lead to disparities among state employees if not managed effectively.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2237

Authorizing hiring, recruitment and retention bonuses in state agencies' employee award and recognition program, increasing the limitation on such award or bonus to $10,000, eliminating the secretary of administration's authority to adopt rules and regulations and requiring such secretary to submit an annual report to certain legislative committees concerning such awards and bonuses.

KS SB450

Authorizing the secretary of administration to grant a monetary award to a state employee who reports activity that constitutes fraud, waste or abuse of funds in any program administered by a state agency.

KS HB06327

An Act Requiring The Secretary Of The Office Of Policy And Management To Submit An Annual Report Concerning State Contracts Awarded To Out-of-state Businesses.

KS HB2342

Authorizing the attorney general and the state gaming agency to receive certain additional criminal history records, updating criminal history record language related to the state bank commissioner, requiring the secretary of labor to conduct criminal history record checks on employees who have access to federal tax information and authorizing the secretary of commerce to conduct such checks on final applicants for and employees in certain sensitive positions.

KS SB511

Requiring the secretary of wildlife and parks to prepare and present any plans to reorganize the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to certain legislative committees and legislative approval of any such plans.

KS HB2304

Requiring local governments to report certain local economic development incentive program information to the secretary of commerce, defining such programs, requiring the secretary of commerce to post such information on the economic development incentive program database maintained by the secretary and requiring certain search result presentation and report formats.

KS SB22

Requiring title agents to make their audit reports available for inspection instead of submitting such reports annually, requiring the amount of surety bonds filed with the commissioner of insurance to be $100,000 and eliminating the controlled business exemption in certain counties.

KS HB2589

Prohibiting the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect, requiring the secretary to inform anonymous reporters of such prohibition and other pertinent information regarding reporting child abuse and neglect and allowing law enforcement agencies to accept anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect.

KS HB7076

To require the Secretary of Defense to report on certain contracts and awards to small business concerns, and for other purposes.

KS HB2561

Authorizing the state board of regents to sell and convey real property valued at $5,000,000 or less without further legislative authorization and requiring the submission of an annual report listing any such real property sales to the legislature.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.