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*For Immediate Release:    *     
April 3, 2025
          
*Contact:    *     
Grace Hoge
[email protected]

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bills to
Increase Government Efficiency 

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TOPEKA* – Governor Laura Kelly signed on Thursday a collection of bipartisan bills aimed at increasing government efficiency. These seven technical bills eliminate unnecessary requirements, clarify definitions, and streamline processes with the goal of achieving maximum government productivity. 

"I am always looking for ways to make our government more efficient for the people of Kansas," *Governor Laura Kelly said. *"I’m pleased to sign bills into law that do just that." 

Governor Kelly signed the following bipartisan bills: 

*Senate Bill 104* [ [link removed] ]: Provides flexibility to the Shawnee County board of county commissioners to create a citizens commission on local government, giving local officials the discretion to create such a commission. 

*Senate Bill 77* [ [link removed] ]: Streamlines processes by removing state agencies that no longer exist from Kansas Administrative Regulations and establishing standards for public notice for the repeal of certain regulations. 

*Senate Bill 13* [ [link removed] ]: Reduces requirements for filings, registrations, and licenses certain businesses and organizations must submit to the secretary of state. 

*House Bill 2222* [ [link removed] ]: Requires ignition interlock device manufacturers to compensate the state for the administration of the ignition interlock program.   

*House Bill 2221* [ [link removed] ]: Transfers the alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund from the Department of Corrections to the Department for Aging and Disability Services, allowing for more efficient administration of the program and easier access to services for Kansans. 

*House Bill 2215* [ [link removed] ]: Modifies the definition of public-private partnership to increase the allowable cost-share for certain Department of Corrections projects, providing the ability for the Career Campus project to move forward. 

*House Bill 2110* [ [link removed] ]: Facilitates the State 911 Board’s transition to a state agency by establishing necessary budget funds and providing flexibility to ensure the agency can provide sufficient grant funding to public safety partners. 

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