TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly has signed off on multiple bills this week, ushering in a slew of new laws for the State of Kansas. Kelly announced in a press release on Monday, March 24 that she has approved six bills that will become new laws in the Sunflower State. These include the follo wing: Senate Bill 2 - validating the election results for the bond issuance question sent by the USD 200 Board of Education, Greeley County, at a special election held in May 2024. Senate Bill 7 - increases the statutory limits on bonds issued by a township on township population and purpose of the bond issuance. Senate Bill 8 - requires drivers proceed with caution when passing stationary vehicles that are displaying hazard warning lights. Senate Bill 88 - requires the state long-term care ombudsman and regional ombudsman to receive training in memory care. Senate Bill 175 - updates the definition of athletic trainer and provides an exemption for those licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory or foreign country to practice in Kansas. House Bill 2261 - resolves ambiguity surrounding the classification of Kansas Highway Patrol majors. ‘I will make a full recovery’: Scott Schwab announces cancer diagnosis “Thanks to this commonsense bill, all drivers will now be required to move over or slow down if there is a vehicle on the side of the road with flashing lights,” Kelly said when speaking about Senate Bill 8. “This bill will improve safety and will make it easier to educate the driving public.” For more Capitol Bureau news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf ...read more read less