The Kansas House has taken an unusual step this year to add transparency to its legislating and make it easier for the general public to know who's pushing what
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) For years, pinning down the source of a bill in the Kansas Legislature could be a chore for lawmakers’ constituents. Committees sponsor almost 85% of the proposals, so finding the group or lobbyist responsible could require questioning multiple lawmakers or, in recent years, reviewing YouTube videos of meetings. But this year, […]
In the Kansas House, When Lobbyists Ask for New Laws, Their Names Go on the Bills usnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from usnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Kansas House in January began including the names of lobbyists on the bills they request to increase transparency. No other state legislative chamber does this.