Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
SB 81: Prohibiting large facilities receiving certain tariffs or failing to meet workforce and electric demand requirements from qualifying for economic development electric rates.
Committee on Utilities
SB 81 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
This bill is currently being debated in the Senate. It would stop large companies from getting discounted electricity rates unless they meet specific requirements, such as hiring enough local workers or using a certain amount of power. It also prevents companies from "double-dipping" if they are already receiving other types of government financial help.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Prevents unnecessary subsidization of large facilities by ratepayers
- Promotes local workforce development through conditional incentives
- Ensures electric demand requirements are met for discounted rates
Risks
- Increases baseline operational costs for large industrial consumers
- Creates a potential disincentive for companies considering Kansas relocation
- Introduces regulatory hurdles that may discourage new investment
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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
55%
Benefits
- Increases oversight of utility discount programs by the Corporation Commission
- Establishes clear legislative criteria for receiving state-backed aid
- Limits discretionary corporate incentives subject to rent-seeking
Risks
- Adds significant administrative burden to the Corporation Commission
- Potential for legislative overreach into technical rate-setting
- Risk of vague terminology regarding local workforce definitions
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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