Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SR1736

Introduced
3/26/26  
Passed
3/26/26  
Enrolled
3/26/26  

Caption

Strengthening the sister-state relations between the State of Kansas and Taiwan.

Impact

One of the notable aspects of SR1736 is its call for formal support for Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations. This reflects an attempt to bolster Taiwan's sovereignty and enhance its global standing amidst pressures from the People's Republic of China, which seeks to limit Taiwan's participation in international affairs. By underscoring the value of Taiwan as a trading partner and collaborative academic entity, the resolution reinforces Kansas's commitment to international collaboration and diplomacy.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 1736 is designed to strengthen the sister-state relationship between the State of Kansas and Taiwan, which has been ongoing since 1989. The resolution reflects a commitment to fostering mutual respect and cooperation between the two regions, emphasizing shared values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. It highlights the significance of the ongoing trade relations, particularly indicating Taiwan's role as a key partner for Kansas in imports and exports. The resolution also acknowledges the academic exchanges between Kansas institutions and Taiwanese universities, showcasing collaborative programs aimed at enhancing educational opportunities.

Contention

While SR1736 primarily aims to solidify the ties between Kansas and Taiwan, it also presents underlying tensions regarding Taiwan's political status and its recognition on the global stage. Advocates for Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations argue that it's vital for the security and health of its people, while opponents may view this as a provocative stance against China. The resolution embodies Kansas's support for not just trade, but also for Taiwan's fight for recognition, thereby affirming the state’s position on global human rights and democratic values.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SR1702

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

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 HB2002

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

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 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 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 SR1703

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

Similar Bills

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