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KS Stat § 74-614 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-614 State corporation commission; certain professional employees of utilities division in unclassified service.

74-614. State corporation commission; certain professional employees of utilities division in unclassified service. On and after the effective date of this act, all engineers, auditors, accountants, rate analysts, economists and similar professional employees within the utilities division of the state corporation commission shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act.History: L. 1979, ch. 236, § 1; Apr. 24.
KS Stat § 74-615 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-615 State corporation commission; director of transportation division in unclassified service.

74-615. State corporation commission; director of transportation division in unclassified service. The director of the transportation division of the state corporation commission shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act.History: L. 1980, ch. 200, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-616 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-616 State corporation commission; powers and duties relating to energy resources.

74-616. State corporation commission; powers and duties relating to energy resources. In addition to other powers and duties provided by law, in administering the provisions of this act the state corporation commission shall:(a) Adopt rules and regulations necessary for the administration of this act;(b) develop a comprehensive state energy conservation plan and the procedures for implementing the plan according to federal requirements;(c) make requests for and accept funds and other assistance from federal agencies for energy conservation and other energy-related activities in this state, including, but not limited to, the state energy program;(d) administer federal energy conservation programs in this state;(e) prepare an emergency management plan for natural gas and electric energy to be adopted during activation of emergency support function 12 of the Kansas response plan established under K.S.A. 48-920 et seq., and amendments thereto, which plan shall include the system of priorities for natural gas and electric energy allocation and curtailment of energy resources consumption established under K.S.A. 74-620, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1983, ch. 258, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 248, § 28; L. 2007, ch. 65, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-617 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-617 Receipt and disbursement of federal funds; energy grants management fund created.

74-617. Receipt and disbursement of federal funds; energy grants management fund created. Whenever any moneys are received by the state corporation commission from federal agencies for energy conservation and other energy-related activities, the state corporation commission shall remit all such moneys to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the energy grants management fund, which is hereby created in the state treasury. All expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts and any applicable contracts or agreements upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson of the state corporation commission, or by a person designated by the chairperson.History: L. 1983, ch. 258, § 2; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 299; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-619 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-619 Proclamation of state of disaster emergency by governor when demand exceeds energy supply.

74-619. Proclamation of state of disaster emergency by governor when demand exceeds energy supply. Except as provided for in K.S.A. 48-924, and amendments thereto, whenever it appears from an evaluation of conditions in the state by the governor that the supply of natural gas and electric energy is inadequate to meet the demand for such energy in the state or any geographic areas of the state and that the public health, safety and welfare are threatened thereby, the governor may proclaim that a state of disaster emergency exists pursuant to K.S.A. 48-924, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1983, ch. 258, § 4; L. 2007, ch. 65, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-620 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-620 Same; system of priorities for energy resource allocation; rules and regulations.

74-620. Same; system of priorities for energy resource allocation; rules and regulations. The state corporation commission shall adopt rules and regulations establishing a system of priorities for the allocation of available natural gas and electric energy or for the curtailment of the consumption of such natural gas and electric energy, or both, during an activation of emergency support function 12 of the Kansas response plan proclaimed by the governor pursuant to K.S.A. 48-920 et seq., and amendments thereto. Such rules and regulations shall apply to all suppliers and consumers of natural gas and electric energy.History: L. 1983, ch. 258, § 5; L. 2007, ch. 65, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-621 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-621 Same; unlawful acts, penalty.

74-621. Same; unlawful acts, penalty. It is unlawful during any energy resources emergency proclaimed by the governor under K.S.A. 74-619 for any person to intentionally violate any provision of the system of priorities for the allocation of available energy resources or for the curtailment of the consumption of such energy resources, or both, established by any rule and regulation adopted by the state corporation commission under K.S.A. 74-620. Such violation of any such provision by any person is a class C misdemeanor.History: L. 1983, ch. 258, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-624 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-624 Corporation commission successor to certain property and records; transfer of funds and appropriations.

74-624. Corporation commission successor to certain property and records; transfer of funds and appropriations. The state corporation commission shall succeed to all property and records of the Kansas department of health and environment which were used for, or pertained to, the performance of the powers, duties and functions transferred pursuant to K.S.A. 74-623 through 74-628, and amendments thereto. On July 1, 1995, the balance of all funds appropriated and reappropriated to the department of health and environment for the activities of the department of health and environment relating to the protection of surface water and groundwater from pollution by oil and gas activities, which activities shall include all practices involved in the exploration for oil and gas and the drilling, production, lease storage, treatment, abandonment and postabandonment of oil and gas wells and salt water disposal or injection wells are hereby transferred to the state corporation commission and shall be used only for the purposes for which the appropriation was originally made. Any conflict as to the proper disposition of such property or records or the unexpended balances of any appropriation or reappropriation arising under this section shall be resolved by the governor, and the decision of the governor shall be final.History: L. 1986, ch. 201, § 2; L. 1995, ch. 204, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-625 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-625 Liability for compensation and salaries transferred to commission.

74-625. Liability for compensation and salaries transferred to commission. On July 1, 1995, liability for all accrued compensation or salaries of officers and employees who, immediately prior to such date, were engaged in the performance of powers, duties and functions transferred by K.S.A. 74-623 through 74-628, and amendments thereto, shall be assumed and paid by the state corporation commission.History: L. 1986, ch. 201, § 3; L. 1995, ch. 204, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-626 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-626 Conflicts to be resolved by the governor.

74-626. Conflicts to be resolved by the governor. Whenever any conflict arises as to the disposition of any power, duty or function as a result of any transfer made by or under authority of K.S.A. 74-623 through 74-628, and amendments thereto, such conflict shall be resolved by the governor, and the decision of the governor shall be final.History: L. 1986, ch. 201, § 4; L. 1995, ch. 204, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-627 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-627 Civil and criminal proceedings shall not abate.

74-627. Civil and criminal proceedings shall not abate. (a) No suit, action or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, lawfully commenced by or against the Kansas department of health and environment or by or against any officer or employee of the department acting in the official capacity of such officer or employee or in relation to the discharge of official duties, shall abate by reason of the transfer of powers, duties and functions effected under the provisions of K.S.A. 74-623 through 74-628, and amendments thereto. The court may allow any such suit, action or proceeding to be maintained by or against the state corporation commission.(b) No criminal action commenced or which could have been commenced by the state shall abate by the taking of effect of K.S.A. 74-623 through 74-628, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1986, ch. 201, § 5; L. 1995, ch. 204, § 18; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-628 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-628 Transfer of certain officers and employees.

74-628. Transfer of certain officers and employees. (a) On July 1, 1995, all officers and employees who were engaged immediately prior to that date in the performance of powers, duties and functions transferred pursuant to K.S.A. 74-623 through 74-627, and amendments thereto, and who are necessary to perform such powers, duties and functions, shall be transferred to and shall become officers and employees of the state corporation commission.(b) Any officer or employee transferred pursuant to this section whether before or after amendment of this section on July 1, 1995, shall retain all retirement benefits and all rights of civil service which have accrued to or vested in such officer or employee prior to the officer's or employee's transfer. The service of each officer or employee so transferred shall be deemed to have been continuous. All transfers and any abolishments of personnel in the classified service under the Kansas civil service act shall be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and regulations adopted thereunder.History: L. 1986, ch. 201, § 6; L. 1995, ch. 204, § 19; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-629 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-629 Organization of commission office; delegation of powers and duties to executive director, general counsel and division and other directors.

74-629. Organization of commission office; delegation of powers and duties to executive director, general counsel and division and other directors. The state corporation commission is authorized to organize the office of the state corporation commission as it deems most efficient, so long as the same is not in conflict with law. Division directors, and other directors specified in subsection (b) of K.S.A. 74-630, the general counsel and the executive director shall perform such duties and exercise powers as are delegated by the state corporation commission and such duties and powers as are prescribed by law.History: L. 1994, ch. 1, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-630 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-630 Appointment of certain commission officers in unclassified service.

74-630. Appointment of certain commission officers in unclassified service. (a) The state corporation commission may appoint persons to the positions specified in subsection (b) to serve as full-time employees of the state. Such persons shall be in the unclassified service of the Kansas civil service act and shall receive compensation fixed by the state corporation commission and approved by the governor, subject to the limitations of appropriations therefor.(b) The offices to which this section apply are the following:(1) The director of the division of utilities;(2) the director of the division of conservation;(3) the director of the division of transportation;(4) the director of public affairs and consumer protection;(5) the general counsel; and(6) the executive director, who shall also serve as secretary to the state corporation commission.History: L. 1994, ch. 1, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-631 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-631 Appointment of other commission employment in classified service.

74-631. Appointment of other commission employment in classified service. The state corporation commission, subject to the Kansas civil service act and subject to appropriations therefor, may appoint other employees necessary to implement the duties and powers prescribed by law. Employees appointed under this section shall be in the classified service of the Kansas civil service act, unless otherwise specifically provided by law.History: L. 1994, ch. 1, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-633 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 6 - State Corporation Commission|74-633 Representative to regional transmission organization, authority.

74-633. Representative to regional transmission organization, authority. (a) The state corporation commission representative to any regional transmission organization recognized by the federal energy regulatory commission of which one or more Kansas electric public utilities is a member is hereby authorized to participate fully in all decision-making bodies of such regional transmission organization, whether the decision of such bodies are advisory to or binding on the regional transmission authorization.(b) Nothing in this section shall limit the state corporation commission's regulatory jurisdiction or authority to appeal to the federal energy regulatory commission any decision by a regional transmission organization or relieves the commission of its obligation and authority to ensure electric public utilities provide efficient and sufficient service.History: L. 2005, ch. 107, § 1; Apr. 21.
KS Stat § 74-711 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 7 - Director Of Workers Compensation; Administrative Activities|74-711 Availability of records maintained for administration of employment security law; order requiring employers to file statement of insurance, qualify as self-insurers or members of group-funded workers' compensation pools; failure to comply; injunction; procedure.

74-711. Availability of records maintained for administration of employment security law; order requiring employers to file statement of insurance, qualify as self-insurers or members of group-funded workers' compensation pools; failure to comply; injunction; procedure. The records of the secretary of labor, compiled and maintained for administration of the employment security law, shall be made available to the director of workers' compensation for comparison with respect to matters of payroll, payroll tax, number and type of employees of all employers doing business in the state of Kansas who have not qualified as self-insurers or group-funded workers' compensation pools and who have not filed statements of insurance with the director of workers' compensation. The director shall order employers coming under this act and who have not qualified as self-insurers or group-funded workers' compensation pools and who have not filed a statement of insurance as provided by this act to so qualify or to file such statement or to cease doing business in the state of Kansas within a period to be set by the director but not less than 10 days from the date of the order.In the event that such an employer fails to comply with the order of the director of workers' compensation issued as provided in this section, the attorney general or the district attorney or county attorney of any county in which such employer is doing business shall prepare and file in the district court of any county in which such employer is doing business a petition in the name of the state signed and verified by the director of workers' compensation, and asking that such employer be enjoined from doing business in this state for such period of time as the director may deem proper and until such employer has complied with the workers' compensation law, and the district court shall have jurisdiction and venue to enter its order without requiring bond or evidence to be filed or presented. In all other respects such action shall be governed by the laws governing civil procedure.History: L. 1961, ch. 243, § 6; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 85; L. 1983, ch. 166, § 17; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 98; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-712 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 7 - Director Of Workers Compensation; Administrative Activities|74-712 Workers' compensation law, expense of administration; estimate; determination by legislature; proration among insurance carriers, self-insurers and group-funded workers' compensation pools; duties of director.

74-712. Workers' compensation law, expense of administration; estimate; determination by legislature; proration among insurance carriers, self-insurers and group-funded workers' compensation pools; duties of director. The expense of the administration of the workers' compensation law shall be financed in the following manner:(a) The director of workers' compensation shall estimate as soon as practicable after January 1 of each year the expenses necessary for the administration of the workers' compensation law for the fiscal year beginning on July 1 thereafter. Such estimate shall be provided to the legislature, and the legislature shall determine the amount of administrative expense to be obtained under the provisions of this act from workers' compensation insurance carriers, self-insurers and group-funded workers' compensation pools and the amount of such expense to be obtained from other sources; such carriers' and self-insurers' and group-funded workers' compensation pools' share of such expense shall be called "carrier's share of expense";(b) the carrier's share of expense, as determined in subparagraph (a) hereof, shall be prorated among the insurance carriers writing workers' compensation insurance in the state, self-insurers and group-funded workers' compensation pools.The director shall determine the total amount of benefit payments made pursuant to the workmen's compensation act, paid out as a result of injuries received in the state of Kansas for the immediately preceding calendar year, and the director's determination shall be conclusive. The director shall list the amount of workers' compensation benefits paid as a result of injuries received in the state of Kansas and paid by each workers' compensation insurance carrier, self-insurer and group-funded workers' compensation pool during such period.History: L. 1961, ch. 244, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 86; L. 1979, ch. 156, § 16; L. 1983, ch. 166, § 18; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-713 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 7 - Director Of Workers Compensation; Administrative Activities|74-713 Same; collection of proportionate amounts; rules and regulations; maximum amount; penalty for nonpayment.

74-713. Same; collection of proportionate amounts; rules and regulations; maximum amount; penalty for nonpayment. The director shall provide by regulation for the collection of each carrier's, self-insurer's and group-funded workers' compensation pools' proportionate amount of the carrier's share of expense. The maximum amount which shall be collected from any carrier, self-insurer or group-funded workers' compensation pool shall be 3% of the workers' compensation benefits paid by such carrier, self-insurer or group-funded workers' compensation pool as listed by the director. Such amounts shall be paid within 30 days from the date that notice is served upon such carrier, self-insurer or group-funded workers' compensation pool. If such amounts are not paid within such period, the director may assess a civil penalty equal to 10% of the amount so unpaid for each 30 days the liability remains due and unpaid, and such civil penalty shall be collected at the same time and as a part of the original amount as determined by the director under the terms of this act. Upon assessment, if the total dollar amount due is $10 or less, the amount due is waived.History: L. 1961, ch. 244, § 2; L. 1983, ch. 166, § 19; L. 1997, ch. 125, § 21; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-714 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 7 - Director Of Workers Compensation; Administrative Activities|74-714 Same; failure to pay assessment more than 60 days after notice; suspension or revocation of carrier's authority, when; forfeiture of bond by self-insurer; suspension or revocation of group-funded workers' compensation pool's certificate of authority.

74-714. Same; failure to pay assessment more than 60 days after notice; suspension or revocation of carrier's authority, when; forfeiture of bond by self-insurer; suspension or revocation of group-funded workers' compensation pool's certificate of authority. If any carrier fails to pay the amounts assessed by the director as provided in this act for a period of more than 60 days from the time notice of such amount is first served to such carrier, the director shall make a verified report to the commissioner of insurance, who may suspend or revoke the authorization of such carrier to do business in the state. If any self-insurer fails to pay the amounts assessed by the director as provided in this act for a period of more than 60 days from the time notice of such amount is first served to such self-insurer, the self-insurer shall forfeit such self-insurer's bond. The director may set aside such forfeiture if the amount is paid. If any group-funded workers' compensation pool fails to pay the amounts assessed by the director as provided in this act for a period of more than 60 days from the time notice of such amount is first served to such pool, the director shall make a verified report to the commissioner of insurance, who may suspend or revoke such pool's certificate of authority.History: L. 1961, ch. 244, § 3; L. 1983, ch. 166, § 20; July 1.