Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
SB 132: Establishing certain license fees and training requirements, creating a process for day care facility licensees to apply for temporary waiver of certain statutory requirements and authorizing the secretary to develop and operate pilot programs to increase child care facility availability or capacity, transferring certain child care programs to the Kansas office of early childhood and separating licensing duties between the secretary for health and environment and the executive director of early childhood.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs
SB 132 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
51OUT OF 100
Score:51/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Establishing certain license fees and training requirements, creating a process for day care facility licensees to apply for temporary waiver of certain statutory requirements and authorizing the secretary to develop and operate pilot programs to increase child care facility availability or capacity, transferring certain child care programs to the Kansas office of early childhood and separating licensing duties between the secretary for health and environment and the executive director of early childhood.. Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Potential for expanded childcare capacity through pilot programs
- Streamlined waiver process for facility operations
- Clearer regulatory expectations for providers
Risks
- Increased costs for providers due to new license fees
- Additional compliance costs from new training requirements
- Administrative uncertainty during departmental transition
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Expansion of childcare availability via state-authorized pilots
- Improved oversight through dedicated early childhood office
- Increased focus on standardized training for providers
Risks
- Possible reduction in access if facilities close due to fees
- Wait times for new administrative program implementation
- Potential reduction in service quality if waivers are over-utilized
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Clearer separation of duties between health and early childhood agencies
- Defined process for requesting and evaluating waivers
- Centralization of early childhood programs under a single office
Risks
- Risk of agency fragmentation during the transition
- Reduced transparency during the shift of programs between departments
- Ambiguity in the delegation of authority to the executive director
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Standardization of required childcare training
- Improved safety monitoring through dedicated licensing oversight
- Enhanced ability to respond to childcare shortages
Risks
- Potential safety risks associated with statutory waivers
- Possible reduction in safety monitoring during agency transition
- Workforce shortages if training requirements prove overly restrictive
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Low
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