SB130

Amending the Kansas pet animal act to require the Kansas department of agriculture to maintain records of inspections for not less than five years and removing the requirement that the commissioner only apply federal rules and regulations to United States department of agriculture licensed animal distributors and animal breeders.

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB130 amends the Kansas pet animal act to require record-keeping and modify licensing and inspection rules.

Kansas SB130 amends the Kansas pet animal act to require the Kansas department of agriculture to maintain records of inspections for at least five years. It removes the requirement that the commissioner only apply federal rules and regulations to USDA-licensed animal distributors and breeders. The bill updates definitions, modifies authority for refusal to issue or renew licenses, and provides for immediate actions to protect the public interest. It also requires the commissioner to prepare an annual report on the finances of the animal facilities inspection program.

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Current
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Jan 31, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources