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SB 362

Requiring the office of each state officer to keep and maintain records of information concerning all travel locations and expenses of the state officer that were paid or reimbursed by the state during each fiscal year and provide such records of information upon request by a member of the public.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Shallenburger

Kansas law would require state officers to publicly disclose all official travel locations and expenses reimbursed by the state, increasing government spending transparency through public records access.

Died in House Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 362

Legislative bill overview

SB 362 requires Kansas state officers to maintain detailed records of all travel locations and expenses paid or reimbursed by the state, and to make these records available to the public upon request. The bill establishes a standardized record-keeping and disclosure requirement across all state offices for each fiscal year.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses government transparency and accountability by allowing constituents to track how public funds are spent on official travel. It enables citizens to monitor whether state officers are using taxpayer money responsibly and can reveal patterns of unnecessary or questionable travel expenditures.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden and costs: State offices must establish systems to track, organize, and respond to public records requests, potentially creating compliance costs and staff time requirements
  • Privacy and security concerns: Detailed travel records and locations could raise legitimate security issues for state officers and their families, or reveal sensitive official activities
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what constitutes a "state officer" or clarify which travel expenses qualify, potentially creating inconsistent implementation across agencies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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