Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HCR5028

Introduced
2/4/26  

Caption

Proposing to amend the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section relating to the right for adults to possess and use cannabis.

Impact

The introduction of HCR5028 could significantly alter the landscape of cannabis regulation in Kansas. By enshrining the right to possess and use cannabis in the state constitution, it would provide a legal framework that could shield cannabis users from potential criminalization and promote the establishment of regulated cannabis markets. The amendment aims to streamline regulatory efforts related to cannabis cultivation, distribution, and consumption, positioning Kansas to potentially benefit from the economic opportunities associated with legalization, such as tax revenue and job creation in the cannabis industry.

Summary

HCR5028 proposes an amendment to the bill of rights of the Kansas constitution, establishing the right for adults to possess and use cannabis. The resolution aims to secure this right while specifying that it is subject to reasonable laws and regulations intended to protect public health, safety, and general welfare. This move signals a potential shift in state policy towards cannabis, aligning with broader national trends regarding legalization and decriminalization efforts. Should the amendment pass, it would be subject to voter approval during the general election in November 2026, or sooner if a special election is called by the legislature.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HCR5028 may arise from differing opinions on cannabis legalization. Advocates argue that legalizing cannabis can lead to economic benefits and reduce the strain on law enforcement resources. Conversely, opponents may express concerns regarding public health implications and the social impacts of increased cannabis use. There could also be debates about the adequacy of the regulatory measures to ensure safety and minimize adverse effects. Additionally, the amendment's passage would require overcoming potential legislative hurdles and securing widespread public support during the voting process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 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 SR1702

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

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.