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KS Stat § 74-49b14 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 49b - Deferred Compensation Plan For Public Employees|74-49b14 Same; participation by local governments; contributions by local governments; state not responsible for loss incurred by local government.

74-49b14. Same; participation by local governments; contributions by local governments; state not responsible for loss incurred by local government. (a) The board may enter into an agreement with any local government of the state of Kansas making the services under contracts entered into by the board under K.S.A. 74-49b09(b), and amendments thereto, available to the local government, subject to the terms and conditions of those contracts and the agreement entered into between the board and the local governmental unit, if the local governmental unit meets all of the following conditions: (1) The local governmental unit meets the definition of eligible employer as defined in K.S.A. 74-4902, and amendments thereto;(2) the governing body of the local governmental unit has enacted an ordinance or resolution adopting the terms of the deferred compensation plan for state employees established under K.S.A. 74-49b09, and amendments thereto, as the local government deferred compensation plan for the employees of that local governmental unit; and(3) the governing body certified that the local governmental unit will make such local government deferred compensation plan available to its employees and will administer it in accordance with the provisions of this act, section 457 of the federal internal revenue code of 1986, and amendments thereto, and the deferred compensation plan established by the board under K.S.A. 74-49b09, and amendments thereto.(b) Pursuant to section 401(a) of the federal internal revenue code, and subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 74-49b10, and amendments thereto, the board may establish a qualified plan under which local governmental units participating in the deferred compensation plan may contribute a specified amount to such plan.(c) Except for such agreement, the board or any other state officer or employee shall not be involved nor incur any expense in the administration of a plan adopted by a local governmental unit under subsection (a) or (b), except to the extent that such costs are reimbursed under one or both of the methods identified in K.S.A. 74-49b09(c), and amendments thereto.(d) The state shall not be responsible for any loss incurred by or obligation of any local governmental unit participant under a local government deferred compensation plan established as provided pursuant to subsection (a) or (b).History: L. 1982, ch. 335, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 289, § 25; L. 1988, ch. 301, § 31; L. 2007, ch. 74, § 16; L. 2016, ch. 76, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-49b15 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 49b - Deferred Compensation Plan For Public Employees|74-49b15 Same; conditions for local government employee participation; effect; tax treatment of Roth 457 plans.

74-49b15. Same; conditions for local government employee participation; effect; tax treatment of Roth 457 plans. (a) Subject to the agreement entered into under the provisions of K.S.A. 74-49b14, and amendments thereto, the governing body of a local government unit may establish such conditions as the governing body deems advisable to govern the voluntary participation of its employees in the local government deferred compensation plan established by the local governmental unit under the provisions of K.S.A. 74-49b14, and amendments thereto.(b) Any amount of an employee's salary or compensation that is deferred on a pre-tax basis under an authorized participation agreement shall continue to be included as regular compensation for all purposes of computing retirement and pension benefits earned by such employee. Any sum so deferred or deducted shall not be subject to state income tax for the year in which such sum is contributed but shall be subject to applicable state income taxes for the year in which distributions are received by the employee. Any amounts contributed to a Roth 457 plan under this act shall be subject to state withholding and income taxes for the year in which such sum is contributed to the plan, but shall not be subject to applicable state income taxes for the year in which distributions are received by the employee, unless the provisions of article 32 of chapter 79 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, provide otherwise.History: L. 1982, ch. 335, § 2; L. 2007, ch. 74, § 17; L. 2016, ch. 76, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-5001a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5001a Purpose of department.

74-5001a. Purpose of department. The purpose of the department of commerce shall be to develop and implement strategies to:(a) Facilitate the growth, diversification and expansion of existing enterprises and the creation by Kansans of new wealth-generating enterprises;(b) promote economic diversification and innovation within the basic industries and sectors of the state;(c) promote increased productivity and value added products, processes and services among wealth-generating enterprises and the export of those goods and services created by small and large Kansas enterprises to the nation and world;(d) maintain and revitalize economically depressed rural areas and urban neighborhoods by annually targeting scarce resources by size, sector and location to communities and enterprises of particular need and opportunity and by working in close collaboration with local communities;(e) protect and enhance the environmental quality of the state in ways consistent with dynamic economic growth; and(f) forge a supportive partnership with the standing committee on commerce of the senate, the standing committee on commerce, labor and economic development of the house of representatives, Kansas venture capital, inc., Kansas certified development companies, Kansas small business development centers, Kansas public and private educational institutions, and other appropriate private and public sector organizations in achieving the economic goals of the state.History: L. 1986, ch. 296, § 1; L. 1993, ch. 136, § 6; L. 2011, ch. 104, § 11; L. 2012, ch. 65, § 3; L. 2013, ch. 134, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-5002 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002 Declaration of necessity and public policy.

74-5002. Declaration of necessity and public policy. The legislature declares it necessary and to be the public policy of this state to promote, stimulate and encourage development of the general economic welfare and prosperity of the state through the promotion and development of industry, commerce, agriculture, labor and natural resources in this state. Such promotion and development requires that cognizance be taken of the continuing migration of people to the urban areas in search of job opportunities, and the fact that Kansas is making a needed transition to a diversified economy which creates new challenges for its people. Greater diversification and attraction of additional industry, accelerated development of natural resources, expansion of existing industry, creation of new uses for agricultural products, greater emphasis on scientific research, development of new markets for the products of the state and the attainment of a proper balance in the overall economic base are all necessary in order to create additional employment opportunities, increase personal income and promote the general welfare of the people of this state. To attain these goals, and to coordinate the activities of groups, public and private, which are engaged in these efforts, the organization, consolidation, coordination and arrangements herein provided have been established.History: L. 1963, ch. 407, § 2; Apr. 19.
KS Stat § 74-5002a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002a Department of commerce, creation; secretary of commerce, appointment and compensation; officers and employees; location of offices; application of K-GOAL.

74-5002a. Department of commerce, creation; secretary of commerce, appointment and compensation; officers and employees; location of offices; application of K-GOAL. (a) There is hereby created a department of commerce, the head of which shall be the secretary of commerce. The governor shall appoint the secretary of commerce, subject to confirmation by the senate as provided in K.S.A. 75-4315b, and amendments thereto, and the secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Except as provided by K.S.A. 46-2601, and amendments thereto, no person appointed as secretary shall exercise any power, duty or function as secretary until confirmed by the senate. The department of commerce shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the secretary of commerce. The secretary of commerce shall receive an annual salary fixed by the governor.(b) The secretary shall employ division directors and such other professional staff and employees as may be deemed necessary to effectively administer this act. The secretary may appoint one public information officer, one chief attorney, one personal secretary and one special assistant who shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive compensation fixed by the secretary and approved by the governor.(c) The offices of the department of commerce shall be located in Topeka.(d) The provisions of the Kansas governmental operations accountability law apply to the department of commerce and the office of secretary of commerce, and the department and office are subject to audit, review and evaluation under such law.History: L. 1975, ch. 388, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 389, § 1; L. 1981, ch. 299, § 30; L. 1982, ch. 347, § 43; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 2; L. 1987, ch. 347, § 2; L. 1992, ch. 116, § 37; L. 2008, ch. 121, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-5002b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002b Powers, duties and functions of department and secretary of economic development transferred.

74-5002b. Powers, duties and functions of department and secretary of economic development transferred. All the powers, duties and functions of the department of economic development and the secretary of economic development are hereby transferred to and conferred and imposed, respectively, upon the department of commerce and the secretary of commerce, except as is hereinafter otherwise provided.History: L. 1975, ch. 388, § 2; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 3; Jan. 12, 1987.
KS Stat § 74-5002c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002c Successors and continuation of department and secretary of economic development.

74-5002c. Successors and continuation of department and secretary of economic development. The department of commerce and secretary of commerce shall be the successors in every way, respectively, to the powers, duties and functions of the department of economic development and secretary of economic development, except as hereinafter otherwise provided. Every act performed in the exercise of such powers, duties and functions by or under the authority of the department of commerce or secretary of commerce, respectively, shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the department of economic development and secretary of economic development. The department and secretary of commerce shall be continuations of the department of economic development and the secretary of economic development.History: L. 1975, ch. 388, § 3; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 4; Jan. 12, 1987.
KS Stat § 74-5002d (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002d Rules and regulations, orders and directives continued in effect until superseded.

74-5002d. Rules and regulations, orders and directives continued in effect until superseded. All rules and regulations and all orders and directives of the secretary of economic development which are in existence on the effective date of this act, shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be the duly adopted rules and regulations or orders and directives of the secretary of commerce, until revised, amended, revoked or nullified according to law.History: L. 1975, ch. 388, § 4; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 5; Jan. 12, 1987.
KS Stat § 74-5002e (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002e Application of documentary references and designations.

74-5002e. Application of documentary references and designations. (a) Whenever the department of economic development, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the department of commerce.(b) Whenever the secretary of economic development, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the secretary of commerce.History: L. 1975, ch. 388, § 5; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 6; Jan. 12, 1987.
KS Stat § 74-5002l (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002l Resolution of conflicts concerning disposition of property, powers, duties, functions, appropriations, personnel or records.

74-5002l. Resolution of conflicts concerning disposition of property, powers, duties, functions, appropriations, personnel or records. (a) When any conflict arises as to the disposition of any property, power, duty or function or the unexpended balance of any appropriation as a result of any abolition or transfer, made by or under authority of this order, such conflict shall be resolved by the governor, whose decision shall be final.(b) The secretary of commerce and housing shall succeed to all property, property rights and records which were used for or pertain to the performance of the powers, duties and functions transferred to the division of housing or the department of commerce and housing pursuant to this order. Any conflict as to the proper disposition of property, personnel or records arising under this order shall be determined by the governor, whose decision shall be final.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 23, § 7; July 1, 1992.
KS Stat § 74-5002m (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002m Rights preserved in legal actions and proceedings.

74-5002m. Rights preserved in legal actions and proceedings. (a) No suit, action or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, lawfully commenced, or which could have been commenced, by or against any state agency or program mentioned in this order, or by or against any officer of the state in such officer's official capacity or in relation to the discharge of such officer's official duties, shall abate by reason of the governmental reorganization effected under the provisions of this order. The court may allow any such suit, action or other proceeding to be maintained by or against the successor of any such state agency or any officer affected.(b) No criminal action commenced or which could have been commenced by the state shall abate by the taking effect of this order.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 23, § 8; July 1, 1992.
KS Stat § 74-5002o (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002o Organization of department; policies governing administration.

74-5002o. Organization of department; policies governing administration. The secretary of commerce may organize the department of commerce in the manner the secretary of commerce deems most efficient, so long as the same is not in conflict with law. The secretary may establish policies governing the transaction of business of the department and the administration of the department. Division heads and employees of the department of commerce not within a particular division shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as are prescribed by law and such other duties as the secretary of commerce may prescribe, and such person shall act for, and exercise the powers of, the secretary of commerce to the extent authority to do so is delegated by the secretary of commerce to them. Personnel of each division shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the head of the division may prescribe and such duties and powers as are prescribed by law. Personnel of each division shall act for, and exercise the powers of, their division head to the extent authority to do so is delegated by the division head.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 23, § 10; L. 2003, ch. 154, § 31; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-5002p (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002p Powers, duties and functions of department of commerce and housing transferred to department of commerce; application of documentary references and designations; rules and regulations, orders and directives of secretary continued in effect until superseded.

74-5002p. Powers, duties and functions of department of commerce and housing transferred to department of commerce; application of documentary references and designations; rules and regulations, orders and directives of secretary continued in effect until superseded. (a) Except with respect to the powers, duties, and functions that are transferred by this order to the Kansas development finance authority or to the division of housing within the Kansas development finance authority, the department of commerce established by this order shall be the successor in every way to the powers, duties, and functions of the department of commerce and housing in which the same were vested prior to the effective date of this order. Every act performed in the exercise of such powers, duties and functions by or under the authority of the Kansas department of commerce or the secretary of commerce established by this order shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the department of commerce and housing or the secretary of commerce and housing in which such powers, duties and functions were vested prior to the effective date of this order.(b) Whenever the department of commerce and housing, or words of like effect, are referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, and such reference or designation is in regard to any function, power, or duty other than those powers, duties, and functions that are transferred to the Kansas development finance authority under this order, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the department of commerce established by this order.(c) Whenever the secretary of commerce and housing, or words of like effect, are referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, and such reference or designation is in regard to any function, power, or duty other than those powers, duties, and functions that are transferred to the Kansas development finance authority under this order, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the secretary of commerce established by this order.(d) All rules and regulations, orders and directives of the secretary of the department of commerce and housing that relate to functions other than those functions transferred by this order and that are in effect on the effective date of this order shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be rules and regulations, orders and directives of the secretary of commerce until revised, amended, revoked, or nullified pursuant to law.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 30, L. 2003, ch. 171, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-5002q (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002q Rules and regulations to provide objective scoring matrix for awarding housing tax credits.

74-5002q. Rules and regulations to provide objective scoring matrix for awarding housing tax credits. (a) On or before June 30, 2003, the department of commerce and housing is hereby authorized and directed to adopt temporary rules and regulations setting forth an objective scoring matrix for the purpose of awarding housing tax credits.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of executive reorganization order no. 30, the department of commerce is authorized and directed to adopt in fiscal year 2004 permanent rules and regulations setting forth an objective scoring matrix for the purpose of awarding housing tax credits. Thereafter the Kansas development finance authority is authorized to amend or supplement any such rules and regulations.History: L. 2003, ch. 154, § 103; May 29.
KS Stat § 74-5002r (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002r Rules and regulations.

74-5002r. Rules and regulations. The secretary of commerce is hereby authorized to adopt, amend or repeal rules and regulations as necessary to administer or implement any statutory provision under the department's jurisdiction. Such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the rules and regulations filing act, K.S.A. 77-415 et seq., and amendments thereto. Such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with or exceed the authority granted to the secretary under the statutory provision to be administered or implemented.History: L. 2004, ch. 183, § 7; June 3.
KS Stat § 74-5002s (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 50 - Department Of Commerce|74-5002s Division of workforce development; establishment; administration; director, appointment; annual legislative report by division monitoring unit.

74-5002s. Division of workforce development; establishment; administration; director, appointment; annual legislative report by division monitoring unit. (a) There is hereby established, within the Kansas department of commerce, a division of workforce development. The head of the division shall be the director of workforce development, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary of the department of commerce. The director shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary of commerce, with the approval of the governor. Under the supervision of the secretary of commerce, the director of workforce development shall administer the division of workforce development.(b) The monitoring unit of the division of workforce development shall report annually, on or before January 15, to the senate committee on commerce, the house committee on commerce, labor and economic development, and any successor committees thereto, on the monitoring activities of the division during the preceding calendar year, any problems within workforce development activities, compliance with federal and state requirements and such other matters concerning workforce development which the monitoring unit deems appropriate.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 31, L. 2004, ch. 191, § 1; L. 2007, ch. 35, § 1; L. 2013, ch. 134, § 7; July 1.