KNS LEG Ins Commissioner Power, Fees

Published on: Apr 22, 2025

On Apr. 8, KNS LEG enacted bill on insurance commissioner powers.

  • KNS LEG enacted HB 2050 on powers of insurance commissioner, other requirements.
  • Amends KNS INS 8-2405, KNS INS 75-4101, KNS INS 75-6301, reconciles multiple amendments to certain statutes within KNS INS 40; repeals KNS INS 40-3217.
  • Measure repeals KNS INS 75-6302, KNS INS 75-6303, KNS INS 75-6304, KNS INS 75-6305, KNS INS 75-6306, and KNS INS 75-6307 (office of securities commissioner).
  • Document dated Apr. 8, 2025, was received on Apr. 22 due to a fixed feed.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Eliminates producer appointment renewal fee, authorizes reduction of additional fees.
  • Reduces number of board members appointed on certain insurance-related boards.
  • Decreases the frequency of meetings of the committee on surety bonds and insurance.
  • Requires commissioner of insurance to maintain a list of eligible nonadmitted insurers.
  • Authorizes certain nonadmitted insurers to transact business with KS vehicle dealers.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 21, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 7, 2025, bill passed House.
  • On Feb. 7, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 19, 2025, bill passed Senate.
  • On Apr. 4, 2025, bill enrolled; on Apr 8, 2025, bill was approved by the governor.
  • Effectiveness
  • HB 2050 shall take effect on Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
KNS LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill HB2050, 4/8/2025; Citation: *KNS INS* 8-2405, 75-4101, 75-6301, 75-6302, 75-6303, 75-6304, 75-6305, 75-6306, 75-6307; *KNS INS* 40, 40-3217;
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Registration/Licensing
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Insurance; Insurance-Casualty; Insurance-Health; Insurance-Life; Insurance-Property
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 8, 2025
Effective Date
Jul 1, 2025
Rule ID
251423
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 8, 2025
Report Section
US Insurance