Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2042

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/21/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Report Pass
1/30/25  
Engrossed
2/10/25  
Refer
2/11/25  
Report Pass
3/4/25  
Enrolled
4/9/26  

Caption

Authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations related to hazardous waste monitoring and permit application fees by the Kansas department of health and environment.

Impact

The passage of HB2042 is expected to impact state laws regarding hazardous waste management significantly. It clarifies the responsibilities of the department of health and environment and influences how businesses must prepare for and respond to regulatory oversight. The introduction of permit application fees aims to create a funding mechanism for the monitoring efforts undertaken by the health department, thereby enhancing the state's capacity to manage hazardous waste more effectively. This could lead to improved environmental outcomes if enforced properly.

Summary

House Bill 2042 focuses on administrative rules and regulations related to hazardous waste monitoring and the fees associated with permit applications in the state of Kansas. The bill authorizes the department of health and environment to adopt certain proposed permanent rules concerning hazardous waste management, which are aimed at ensuring better regulatory oversight and operational clarity for businesses dealing with hazardous materials. By defining specific regulations and associated fees within this framework, the bill seeks to streamline the process of monitoring and compliance, ultimately promoting environmental safety and public health.

Sentiment

The sentiment towards HB2042 appears to be mixed. Supporters argue that the updated rules and regulations will reinforce the state's commitment to environmental safety, thereby addressing public health concerns related to hazardous waste disposal. On the other hand, there are concerns regarding the financial implications that new fees may impose on businesses, particularly smaller operators, who may find it challenging to meet compliance costs, leading to potential pushback against the legislation.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB2042 include debates on the balance between regulatory oversight and the burden placed on businesses. While some stakeholders applaud the bill for enhancing environmental protections, others express concerns that the associated permit fees may drive up operational costs and discourage compliance. Detractors worry that the bill may inadvertently lead to increased non-compliance among businesses that operate on slim profit margins. The discussions have highlighted the ongoing tension between adequately regulating hazardous materials and supporting economic activity within the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2002

Expanding medical assistance eligibility and enacting the cutting healthcare costs for all Kansans act.

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS SB5

Authorizing counties to impose an earnings tax.

KS HB2004

Authorizing counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS SR1702

A resolution honoring the life, career and trailblazing achievements of Kansas icon Ed Dwight.

KS SCR1603

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for residential property.

KS SCR1602

Approving the creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

Similar Bills

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