The House Committee on Health and Human Services introduced the bill that became the statewide smoking ban. It was passed by both the House and the Senate and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2010. On July 1, 2010, Kansas' new smoking ban will become effective. To assist law enforcement, businesses, restaurants, hotels and others in the transition, Kansas has developed a new site with tailored instructions and fact sheets about how to implement this new law.
Go to the site:
http://www.kssmokefree.org/
Go straight to the business toolkit:
http://www.kssmokefree.org/business_toolkit.html
This site was developed with assistance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
www.kdhe.org
More resources on transitioning to a smoke-free state:
http://www.cleanairkansas.org/?q=main
Learn about other states with smoking bans:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smoking_bans_in_the_United_States
Learn more about the basis of this law by reading the Kansas report on secondhand smoke:
http://www.kdheks.gov/tobacco/download/CleanAirReport2009.pdf
For help with smoking cessation:
http://www.kdheks.gov/tobacco/cessation.html
Article contact: Kim Harp
Showing posts with label laws. Show all posts
Showing posts with label laws. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Drive on the Right Law, et al.
Over 140 bills passed during the 2009 Legislative Session and were signed into law. Many of these new laws go into effect today. Among the new statutes is the "Drive on the Right" law which some have found to be a bit confusing.
Below is a summary of the "Drive on the Right" law provided by the Kansas Legislative Research Department from its publication, 2009 Summary of Legislation (pages 138-139). We've also included some other links to information on "drive on the right" laws as well as a couple resources on legislative activities during the 2009 Session .
Summary of the Drive on the Right Law
"Drive on the Right"; Increases in Certain Motor Carrier Permit Fees; and Cotton Module Permits —House Sub. for SB145
House Sub. for SB145 requires vehicles to be driven in the right lane on a multi-lane road outside of a city, increases certain permit fees charged by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and changes requirements for cotton module permits.
Specifically, the bill makes the following changes to the existing law:
● It amends existing law to require vehicles to be driven in the right lane when two lanes of traffic are going in the same direction on a highway outside of any city. It also requires vehicles on highways with three or more lanes proceeding in the same direction not to be driven in the far left lane. Exceptions apply to both cases:
● When overtaking and passing another vehicle;
● When preparing to make a proper left turn;
● As otherwise directed by official traffic-control devices; or
● As otherwise required by other provisions of law.
The provisions do not apply to authorized emergency, law enforcement, or Kansas Turnpike Authority vehicles or to KDOT vehicles used for construction or maintenance work. Law enforcement officials will be required to issue warning citations for the first full year the bill’s provisions will be in effect (until July 1, 2010).
Kansas News Media Information on the Law
Topeka Capital-Journal
http://www.cjonline.com/news/state/2009-06-27/stay_on_the_right_its_the_law
Wichita Eagle
http://www.kansas.com/news/legislature/story/874759.html
KWCH TV News (Wichita)
http://www.kwch.com/Global/story.asp?s=10556830
Other States With Keep Right Laws
(This is a sampling of a handful of states. Also keep in mind that laws can sometimes change faster than they are updated on state websites)
Colorado
http://www.cdot.info/Publications/Brochures/leftlanebrochure.pdf
(A pamphlet on the state's law)
Idaho
http://www3.idaho.gov/cgi-bin/newidst?sctid=490060030.K
Illinois
http://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=062500050K11-701
Washington State
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.100
Other Resources on Right/Left Lane Laws
Lane Courtesy
http://www.motorists.org/lanecourtesy/
(National Motorists Association information on the importance of keeping to the right on highways)
State "Keep Right" Laws
http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html
(A comparison of state "keep right" laws compiled by John Carr, MIT)
Other Legislation of Interest Passed During the 2009 Session
2009 Summary of Legislation
http://www.skyways.org/ksleg/KLRD/Publications/2009-summary-of-legislation.pdf
(Kansas Legislative Research Department)
2009 Legislative Highlights
http://www.skyways.org/ksleg/KLRD/Publications/2009-legislative-highlights.pdf
(Kansas Legislative Research Department)
Below is a summary of the "Drive on the Right" law provided by the Kansas Legislative Research Department from its publication, 2009 Summary of Legislation (pages 138-139). We've also included some other links to information on "drive on the right" laws as well as a couple resources on legislative activities during the 2009 Session .
Summary of the Drive on the Right Law
"Drive on the Right"; Increases in Certain Motor Carrier Permit Fees; and Cotton Module Permits —House Sub. for SB145
House Sub. for SB145 requires vehicles to be driven in the right lane on a multi-lane road outside of a city, increases certain permit fees charged by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and changes requirements for cotton module permits.
Specifically, the bill makes the following changes to the existing law:
● It amends existing law to require vehicles to be driven in the right lane when two lanes of traffic are going in the same direction on a highway outside of any city. It also requires vehicles on highways with three or more lanes proceeding in the same direction not to be driven in the far left lane. Exceptions apply to both cases:
● When overtaking and passing another vehicle;
● When preparing to make a proper left turn;
● As otherwise directed by official traffic-control devices; or
● As otherwise required by other provisions of law.
The provisions do not apply to authorized emergency, law enforcement, or Kansas Turnpike Authority vehicles or to KDOT vehicles used for construction or maintenance work. Law enforcement officials will be required to issue warning citations for the first full year the bill’s provisions will be in effect (until July 1, 2010).
Kansas News Media Information on the Law
Topeka Capital-Journal
http://www.cjonline.com/news/state/2009-06-27/stay_on_the_right_its_the_law
Wichita Eagle
http://www.kansas.com/news/legislature/story/874759.html
KWCH TV News (Wichita)
http://www.kwch.com/Global/story.asp?s=10556830
Other States With Keep Right Laws
(This is a sampling of a handful of states. Also keep in mind that laws can sometimes change faster than they are updated on state websites)
Colorado
http://www.cdot.info/Publications/Brochures/leftlanebrochure.pdf
(A pamphlet on the state's law)
Idaho
http://www3.idaho.gov/cgi-bin/newidst?sctid=490060030.K
Illinois
http://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=062500050K11-701
Washington State
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.100
Other Resources on Right/Left Lane Laws
Lane Courtesy
http://www.motorists.org/lanecourtesy/
(National Motorists Association information on the importance of keeping to the right on highways)
State "Keep Right" Laws
http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html
(A comparison of state "keep right" laws compiled by John Carr, MIT)
Other Legislation of Interest Passed During the 2009 Session
2009 Summary of Legislation
http://www.skyways.org/ksleg/KLRD/Publications/2009-summary-of-legislation.pdf
(Kansas Legislative Research Department)
2009 Legislative Highlights
http://www.skyways.org/ksleg/KLRD/Publications/2009-legislative-highlights.pdf
(Kansas Legislative Research Department)
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Emancipation in Kansas
(This blog article was updated March 1, 2012)
Emancipation is the process by which a minor can petition the district court of the county in which they live for emancipation. A person must be at least 16 years old to petition and be a resident of his or her county for one year. The minor petitioning must be able to give the reason that they are seeking emancipation. In open court the minor seeking emancipation must be able to prove sound mind and an ability to conduct their own affairs.
Should these requirements be met the court may decree that the petitioner be empowered to exercise the rights of majority that are covered by statute (38-108). These include the rights to contracts, real and personal property, to purchase, and control in their own person any goods that they have lawfully acquired or inherited, as well as to right to sue and be sued.
On Your Own
Useful pamphlet for things to think about before starting the emancipation procedure
http://ksbar.org/associations/13344/files/on_your_own.pdf
(Kansas Bar Association)
For the Record: A guide to your rights and responsibilities as a young adult
http://ksbar.affiniscape.com/associations/13344/files/for_the_record.pdf
(Kansas Bar Association)
Laws applicable to minors
http://www.ksbar.org/public/public_resources/pamphlets/for_the_record.shtml#6
Johnson County information on emancipation
http://da.jocogov.org/faq/juvenile
(From frequently asked questions page at JoCoGov)
Emancipation of Minors
http://www.kansaslegalservices.org/files/Emancipation%20of%20Minors.pdf
(Pamphlet from Kansas Legal Services)
Statutes that address emancipation:
K.S.A 38-101, 38-108, 38-109, 60-1610
You can find the full text of these statutes at
http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-statutes/index.do
Emancipation is the process by which a minor can petition the district court of the county in which they live for emancipation. A person must be at least 16 years old to petition and be a resident of his or her county for one year. The minor petitioning must be able to give the reason that they are seeking emancipation. In open court the minor seeking emancipation must be able to prove sound mind and an ability to conduct their own affairs.
Should these requirements be met the court may decree that the petitioner be empowered to exercise the rights of majority that are covered by statute (38-108). These include the rights to contracts, real and personal property, to purchase, and control in their own person any goods that they have lawfully acquired or inherited, as well as to right to sue and be sued.
On Your Own
Useful pamphlet for things to think about before starting the emancipation procedure
http://ksbar.org/associations/13344/files/on_your_own.pdf
(Kansas Bar Association)
For the Record: A guide to your rights and responsibilities as a young adult
http://ksbar.affiniscape.com/associations/13344/files/for_the_record.pdf
(Kansas Bar Association)
Laws applicable to minors
http://www.ksbar.org/public/public_resources/pamphlets/for_the_record.shtml#6
Johnson County information on emancipation
http://da.jocogov.org/faq/juvenile
(From frequently asked questions page at JoCoGov)
Emancipation of Minors
http://www.kansaslegalservices.org/files/Emancipation%20of%20Minors.pdf
(Pamphlet from Kansas Legal Services)
Statutes that address emancipation:
K.S.A 38-101, 38-108, 38-109, 60-1610
You can find the full text of these statutes at
http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-statutes/index.do
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