Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2371

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Report Pass
2/17/25  
Engrossed
2/25/25  
Refer
2/26/25  
Report Pass
3/7/25  
Enrolled
4/10/25  

Caption

Amending the Kansas revised limited liability company act, the business entity transactions act and the business entity standard treatment act.

Impact

If enacted, HB 2371 would significantly impact the operation of LLCs in Kansas. By allowing for electronic documents and signatures, the bill aims to provide businesses with greater autonomy in how they manage their affairs. This flexibility may attract more companies to register as LLCs, potentially fostering economic growth within the state. Additionally, the repeal of certain outdated legislation underlined in the bill helps in streamlining the regulatory environment for business operations, aligning Kansas law with national standards for business transactions and electronic communications.

Summary

House Bill 2371 seeks to modernize the Kansas Revised Limited Liability Company Act by providing a more flexible framework for limited liability companies (LLCs) in conducting transactions and maintaining documentation. The bill proposes that electronic transmissions can be used in place of traditional written documents, thereby streamlining processes and enhancing the efficiency of communications between members and managers. Furthermore, electronic signatures are recognized as legally valid, reflecting advancements in technology and business practices. This approach aims to reduce administrative burdens and better accommodate the needs of modern businesses.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HB 2371 appears to be largely favorable among business owners and proponents of modernization in governance. Supporters argue that enabling electronic documentation and signatures reflects a necessary adaptation to the digital age, making Kansas a more attractive state for business incorporation. However, concerns have been raised regarding the protection of member interests and the integrity of business operations when relying heavily on electronic means, with some advocates urging for clear guidelines to ensure these systems are secure.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the potential risks associated with electronic transactions, particularly concerning the authenticity of signatures and the safeguarding of sensitive information. Some critics may argue that reliance on electronic communications could lead to disputes over agreements and miscommunications. Additionally, there may be worries about the implications of broadening the definitions and practices surrounding documentation to include electronic formats, as this could lead to ambiguity in the interpretation of business records and agreements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB2002

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

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 SCR1602

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

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

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 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 SB8

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

KS SR1702

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

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