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KS SB120
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Shallenburger
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AI Summary
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Prohibits supervisors and appointing authorities at Kansas counties, cities, and unified school districts from taking disciplinary action against employees who report violations of law, disclose misappropriation of funds, or reveal dangers to public health or safety
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Protects municipal employees who discuss government operations or matters of public concern with legislators or auditing agencies, including the legislative post auditor and inspector general
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Defines prohibited disciplinary actions as dismissal, demotion, transfer, reassignment, suspension, reprimand, warning of possible dismissal, or withholding of work
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Allows aggrieved employees to file a lawsuit within 90 days of an alleged violation, seeking damages, equitable relief, and potential recovery of attorney fees and court costs
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Requires each municipality to prominently post a copy of the act where all employees can reasonably see it
Legislative Description
Enacting the municipal employee whistleblower act to provide statutory protections for municipal employees who report or disclose unlawful or dangerous conduct.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 142-S
2/13/2025