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4 | Page January 3 1 I ssueSummaries of all legislation passed during the 2024 session can be found at www.klrd.gov under the Publications and Research tab by searching the Summary of Legislation and Legislative Highlights. This includes legislation passed during the 2024 Special Session.What Happened This WeekThe legislative session is moving into high gear. The legislative budget is behind schedule, which is putting pressure on everything else in the process. At the same time, deadlines for introducing and passing bills are quickly approaching for nonexempt committees. As a result, the schedule is packed.KAC participated in two hearings concerning the three-mile extraterritorial zoning ring. Both SB 37and HB 2025 would eliminate this area entirely. KAC is requesting an interim to study this issue and find the proper solution for roads, maintenance, utilities, zoning and the residents and businesses that exist in this area.On the subject of land use, there was also a hearing on HB 2088, which would set a \approve building permits and zoning appeals. KAC opposes this legislation because it could make it difficult for neighboring property owners to give their feedback on projects. This bill was moved from Local Government to Commerce, Labor and Economic Development, so the focus of this committee is much more aligned with the development side than the local government side. That is a key difference in how the debate of this bill may go.Looking deeper into the land use bills, much of this legislation is about communication. The frustrations that are coming from the three-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction around cities as well as the perceived slow approval of building permits and zoning appeals comes back to communication. Communicating well with our constituents will help ease these frustrations and may eliminate some of this type of legislation in the future. SCR 1603, the constitutional amendment that would cap valuation increases at no more than 3% in perpetuity has hit a major roadblock. The House Speaker has expressed his disinterest in advancing this legislation, leaving it on unsure footing. The Senate was originally looking to move this legislation quickly, but that plan has now stalled. It is unclear what the fate of SCR 1611 will be now.SB 11, which would require the State 911 board to establish requirements for CPR training for 911 operators, is heading back for additional negotiations between proponents and opponents. There have been concerns about how much the additional training would cost PSAP operators, which has led to more conversation. Watch this space for updates.SB 17, which would give an exception for weight limits for certain vehicles, was heard in Senate Transportation. Several groups, including KAC weighed in against the bill, arguing that allowing these vehicles to operate overweight without the permits available under current law would create a situation where there would be increased road damage without increased fees to help offset that damage. Additionally, the Highway Patrol raised safety concerns around stopping distances for heavier loads. It is up to the committee to determine if they will move this bill forward now.Turning to election bills, SB 6 (ranked choice voting ban) and SB 5 (barring Federal funds from being used for election purposes without legislative approval) were both heard and advanced out of committee. They could be debated on the floor next week. HB 2018, which would prevent military, their spouses and dependents from being blocked from being poll workers based on residency andHB 2021, which would grant rule and regulation authority to the Secretary of State%u2019s Office for ballot