SB427

Clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the senate committee on confirmation oversight shall have access to review tax information from the department of revenue and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to state offices who are subject to senate confirmation.

Complete·3/27/26

Kansas SB427 clarifies access to tax information and background checks for senate confirmation oversight.

Kansas SB427 amends state statutes to ensure the chairperson and vice chairperson of the senate committee on confirmation oversight can review tax information from the department of revenue and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on individuals nominated for state offices requiring senate confirmation. The bill specifies that such information can be disclosed to the nominee and appointing authority upon written request.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

123 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 3

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 27

Senate

Senate Approved by Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026

Mar 20

Senate

Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026

Mar 17

House

House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 123 Nay: 0