Legislative Update
April 01, 2022
CEP has a rich history of advocacy. We respond to rapidly evolving climate and energy issues by mobilizing Kansans to take action through advocacy, coalition building, legislative action, and regulatory intervention.
Today, the Kansas Legislature is wrapping up its Session at the Capitol. Fortunately, Senator Thompson’s efforts to dismantle wind and solar energy development in the state were unsuccessful this session, thanks to renewable energy supporters like you.
This week the Legislature did pass SB 493, the preemption bill on plastic bags which would eliminate a local decision to restrict the use of plastic bags and other materials. We stand opposed and encourage you to tell Governor Kelly to veto the bill and promote common sense practices that allow municipalities to protect their ecosystems from the negative effects of plastic pollution in the environment.
Thank you for all your work in keeping renewable energy safe this Legislative Session! We can’t do this work without your support!
View last week’s legislative update on our website.
Live and recorded hearings can be viewed on the Statehouse Live & Archive Page.
Kansas Rural Center Policy Watch
CEP is a 2022 co-sponsor of the Kansas Rural Center’s Policy Watch weekly e-updates. KRC monitors the state legislature for decisions affecting a diversified agriculture, the environment, our natural resource base, rural communities, and our local and regional food systems. The weekly e-updates also provide information about upcoming hearings, so constituents can contact legislators or attend.
Issue No. 13 Covered: food sales tax, redistricting, education, State Water Plan, wind rights in Kansas, and conference committee maneuvers.
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