KS HB2048

Eliminates the requirement for the Insurance Commissioner to submit annual reports to the governor on the conduct and condition of insurance companies operating in Kansas

Removes an outdated 1993 reporting requirement for the commissioner to report to the governor and legislature on electronic data interchange formats and standards

Simplifies the definition of "person" for insurance law enforcement purposes by removing a lengthy list of specific entity types (rating organizations, third party administrators, HMOs, captive insurance companies, etc.) while retaining coverage of "any other legal entity under the jurisdiction of the commissioner"

Maintains existing enforcement penalties: up to $1,000 per violation ($2,000 if knowing), plus $500 per week for failure to file required reports

Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas Register rather than the statute book