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KS HB2261

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Kansas Highway Patrol majors are added to the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act, joining the superintendent and assistant superintendent

  • Superintendents, assistant superintendents, and majors who are patrol members when appointed shall be returned to their previous rank with permanent status upon termination of their position

  • If the previous rank is filled when the officer returns, a temporary additional position shall be created until a vacancy occurs

  • Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 74-2113 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Providing that Kansas highway patrols officers majors are to be within the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and a superintendent, assistant superintendent or major shall be returned to a rank with permanent status not lower than the rank held when the officer was appointed to such respective position.

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Efficiency2/20/2025
Transportation2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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