Kansas House Transparency Initiative
Kansas House introduces new practice of listing lobbyists and groups on bills to increase transparency and rebuild trust with the public in legislative process.
Key Points
- Kansas House now lists lobbyists and groups on bills
- Initiative aims to make it easier for residents to know who requested specific bills
- House Bill 2527 and HB 2691 are examples of bills requested by lobbyists
- Senate President Ty Masterson is open to the idea but states people tend to know who is behind bills anyway
Pros
- Increased transparency in the legislative process
- Rebuilding trust with the public
- Provides insight into who is behind specific bills
Cons
- May lead to viewing legislation as transactional
- Could potentially complicate the legislative process