Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2170

Introduced
1/30/25  
Refer
1/30/25  
Report Pass
2/13/25  
Engrossed
2/19/25  
Refer
2/20/25  
Report Pass
3/11/25  

Caption

Designating the first full week of February as Kansas burn awareness week.

Impact

The establishment of Kansas Burn Awareness Week has potential implications for state laws and public health initiatives. By officially recognizing this week, the state government acknowledges the need for increased awareness and education about burn injuries. This designation may also encourage local organizations, schools, and communities to participate in safety campaigns, providing resources and support for those at risk of burns. Overall, the bill is expected to contribute positively to public health advocacy efforts in Kansas.

Summary

House Bill 2170 aims to designate the first full week of February as 'Kansas Burn Awareness Week.' The initiative is intended to raise awareness about the seriousness of accidental burn injuries and fatalities that occur in the state. This bill emphasizes the importance of public education on preventative measures that can help avoid such injuries. By establishing a designated week, the bill seeks to create a dedicated time for community discussions and activities surrounding burn prevention and safety.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on awareness and education without direct opposition mentioned in the provided documents, it reflects a broader trend toward enhancing public safety through legislative action. The motivation behind such designations often stems from personal experiences of legislators or constituents affected by burn incidents, leading to advocacy for more strident preventive measures. As with many public health initiatives, establishing such awareness weeks can sometimes prompt discussions about funding for programs and resources necessary for effective implementation.

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 SR1702

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

KS SCR1602

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

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 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.

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 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 SR1703

Recognizing November 14, 2024, as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.