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Article 2


Definitions

1-2-1. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1988 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2938; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1981; revoked T-1-7-27-89, July 27, 1989; amended Nov. 20, 1989; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-2. Reserved for future use.

1-2-3. Act. Act means the Kansas civil service act. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-4. Agency. "Agency" means a unit of state government assigned a unique department identification number by the division of accounts and reports, except that for the purpose of the civil service act and these regulations, the university of Kansas at Lawrence and the university of Kansas medical center at Kansas City and Wichita, shall be considered as separate agencies. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1981; amended Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-5. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-6. Reserved for future use.

1-2-7. Allocation. Allocation means the assignment of an individual position to an appropriate class. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-8. Applicant. "Applicant" means a person who registers personal information and qualifications with the state and who applies for a specific vacancy. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706 and K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-2939 and K.S.A. 75-3746; effective Dec. 17, 1995; amended Aug. 1, 1997.)

1-2-9. Appointing authority. (a) "Appointing authority" means a person or group of persons empowered by the constitution, by statute, or by lawfully delegated authority to make human resource decisions that affect state service, including designees of the appointing authority as provided in subsection (b).
(b) Any appointing authority may select an employee or group of employees to act as the designee of the appointing authority to make specified human resource decisions that affect state service.
(c) This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended Dec. 17, 1995; amended June 5, 2005.)

1-2-10. Reserved for future use.

1-2-11. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-12. Reserved for future use.

1-2-13. Budgeted position. Budgeted position means a position in the agency budget as approved by the legislature, which shall not be filled until the duties and responsibilities to be assigned to the position are actually decided upon by the employing agency and the position has been allocated to the proper class. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-14. Candidate. "Candidate" means an applicant who has been certified to the pool as eligible by the appointing authority or by the director, by virtue of meeting both the required selection criteria for a class of positions and the required selection criteria for a specific position. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706 and K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-2939, 75-2942, and 75-2943; effective Dec. 17, 1995; amended Aug. 1,1997.)

1-2-15. Career path. A career path identifies optimum alternative paths of employee progression to positions requiring successively higher levels of skill and the consequent promotional opportunities. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-16. Reserved for future use.

1-2-17. Class. "Class" means one or more positions sufficiently similar with respect to duties and responsibilities that the same descriptive title may be used with clarity to designate each position allocated to the class, that the same required selection criteria are needed for performance of the duties of positions in the class, that the same assessments may be used to select employees for positions in the class, and that the same schedule of pay can be applied with equity to all positions in the class under the same or substantially the same employment conditions. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2938, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 4; effective May 1, 1979; amended Dec. 17,1995.)

1-2-18. Reserved for future use.

1-2-19. Classified service. Classified service means all positions in the state service, except those which are specifically placed in the unclassified service by K.S.A. 75-2935, as amended, or other sections of the statutes. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-20. Commercial driver position. "Commercial driver position" means any position which is subject to the State of Kansas alcohol and controlled substances testing program established under the federal omnibus transportation employees testing act of 1991, 49 U.S.C. Appx. § 2717. Commercial driver positions shall be limited to those positions which require:
(a) a commercial driver's license as defined in the Kansas uniform commercial drivers' license act, K.S.A. 8-2,125 et seq., as amended; and
(b) operation of a commercial motor vehicle:
(1) with a gross vehicle weight of over 26,000 pounds; or
(2) designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747, implementing K.S.A. 75-3746, 75-2940 and 75-3707; effective T-1-1-26-95, Jan. 26, 1995; effective May 30, 1995.)

1-2-21 to 1-2-22. Reserved for future use.

1-2-23. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked; T-86-17, June 17, 1985; revoked May 1, 1986.)

1-2-24. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked; T-86-17, June 17, 1985; revoked May 1, 1986.)

1-2-25. Compensatory time. “Compensatory time” means time off in lieu of monetary payment for overtime worked, given pursuant to K.A.R. 1-5-24. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3707 and 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended, T-86-17, June 17, 1985; amended, T-86-36, Dec. 11, 1985; amended May 1, 1986; amended, T-87-11, May 1, 1986; amended May 1, 1987; amended T-89-1, May 1, 1988; amended Sept. 26, 1988; amended June 5, 2005.)

1-2-25a. Holiday compensatory time. “Holiday compensatory time” means leave given in accordance with K.A.R. 1-9-2 to employees who work on holidays and who are compensated for this holiday work by receiving time off at a later date, at the rate of one and a half hours off for one hour worked. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3707 and 75-3746; effective June 5, 2005.)

1-2-26. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1,1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-27. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-28. Reserved for future use.

1-2-29. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-30. This regulation shall be revoked on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 75-4362 and K.S.A. 75-4363; effective April 13, 1992; amended July 26, 1993; amended October 1, 1999; revoked June 5, 2005.)

1-2-31.  Demotion. "Demotion" means the movement of an employee from a position in one class to a position in another class having a lower pay grade, either on an involuntary basis for disciplinary purposes or on a volunteer basis. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-2949, K.S.A. 75-2949d, 75-3707 and 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended Dec. 17, 1995; amended June 7, 2002; amended June 5, 2005.)

1-2-32. Director. Director means the director of personnel services. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-33. Division. Division means the state division of personnel services, including the director and the employees thereof. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1,1979.)

1-2-34. Disability. Disability means, with respect to an individual: (a) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;
(b) a record of such an impairment;
(c) or being regarded as having such an impairment. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective Aug. 3, 1992.)

1-2-35. Candidate pool. "Candidate pool" means a pool of candidates certified as eligible for a vacancy by the appointing authority or by the director, and from which the appointing authority must hire an individual to fill that vacancy. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1996 Supp.75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-2939, 75-2942, and 75-2943; effective May 1,1979; amended Dec. 17, 1995; amended Aug. 1, 1997.)

1-2-36. Reserved for future use.

1-2-37. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-38. Reserved for future use.

1-2-39.(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-40. Reserved for future use.

1-2-41. Established position. Established position means a position which is in the budget as approved by the legislature, and which has been allocated. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-42. Exempt employee. "Exempt employee" means an employee who is in a position that is determined by the director, or by an appointing authority with delegated authority under K.S.A. 75-2938, and amendments thereto, not to be eligible for overtime pay under 29 U.S.C. § 213, as amended on October 31, 1998 and hereby adopted by reference. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective Dec. 17, 1995; amended June 7, 2002.)

1-2-42a. Non-exempt employee. "Non-exempt employee" means an employee who is in a position that is determined by the director, or by an appointing authority with delegated authority under K.S.A. 75-2938, and amendments thereto, to be eligible for overtime pay under 29 U.S.C. § 213, as amended on October 31, 1998 and hereby adopted by reference. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective Dec. 17, 1995; amended June 7, 2002.)

1-2-43. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-43a. Incumbent. “Incumbent” means the employee occupying a particular position. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706 and K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3707 and 75-3746; effective June 5, 2005.)

1-2-44. In pay status. "In pay status" means time worked, and time off work for which the employee is compensated because of a holiday, the use of any kind of leave with pay, or the use of compensatory time or holiday compensatory time. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3707, 75-3746, and 75-5507; effective Dec. 17, 1995; amended June 5, 2005.)

1-2-45. Intern program. Intern program means an entrance level career development program which applies scholastic achievement or potential to guided participation in utilizing professional and managerial techniques within a specific occupational field. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-46. Length of service. (a) "Length of service" shall mean total time worked in the classified service or unclassified service, including time spent on an appointment to a position pursuant to K.S.A. 75-2935(1)(i), and amendments thereto. Length of service shall exclude the following:
(1) Time worked as a temporary employee in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 1-6-25;
(2) time worked as a student employed by any board of regents institu¬tion;
(3) time worked as a resident worker in an institution of mental health as defined in K.S.A. 76-12a01 and amendments thereto or in a state veteran’s home operated by the Kansas commission on veteran's affairs; and
(4) time worked as an inmate.
(b) Time spent on military leave and time off while receiving workers compensation wage replacement for loss of work time, shall be considered to be time worked in the classified or unclassified service. Time on leave while receiving workers compensation wage replacement for a disability attributable to state employment before May 1, 1983, shall not be credited.
(c) Within educational institutions under the control and supervision of the state board of regents or the state board of education, time spent on leave of absence, if imposed by the educational institution based on employment customs arising from an academic or school calendar requiring less than a full calendar year of service, shall be considered to be time worked in the classified service. However, length of service based on this leave of absence shall not be transferable to other state agencies. For the purposes of layoff, employees of these institutions shall be credited only for actual time worked.
(d) (1) Length of service for computing vacation leave accrual rates and for layoff or compensation purposes shall not be recalculated using prior versions of this regulation for employees who have no break in service.
(2) Length of service for determining vacation and sick leave accrual rates and for layoff or compensation purposes for an individual returning to state service shall be the amount of length of service on record as of December 17, 1995, or on the date the individual left state service, whichever date is later.
(e) Authorized leave without pay over 30 consecutive days shall not count toward length of service. However, authorized leave without pay for 30 consecutive days or less shall not be considered a break in service.
(f) Increased rates of vacation leave earnings based on length of service shall not be retroactive.
(g) For purposes of vacation leave accrual, layoff, and longevity bonus pay, the length of service of any person who has retired from state service shall be reduced to zero, and if the person later returns to state service, the length of service shall be calculated on the same basis as that for a new hire.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706 and K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3707 and 75-3746; effective May 1, 1983; amended May 1, 1984; amended May 1, 1985; amended, T-87-52, Dec. 19, 1986; amended May 1, 1987; amended Dec. 27, 1993; amended Dec. 17, 1995; amended Sept. 18, 1998; amended June 5, 2005; amended Jan. 12, 2007.)

1-2-47. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-48. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746 and K.S.A. 75-2948, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 12; effective May 1, 1984; amended Dec, 17, 1995; revoked June 7, 2002.)

1-2-49. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-50. New hire. "New hire" means any person hired by a state agency who has not been previously employed by the state. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2942; effective May 1, 1981; amended Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-51. Pay increase date. "Pay increase date" means the date on which an employee is eligible for a step increase based on the time-on-step requirements of K.A.R. 1-5-19b. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2938, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 4; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1983; amended, T-86-17, June 17, 1985; amended May 1, 1986; amended May 1, 1987; amended Dec, 17, 1995.)

1-2-52. Reserved for future use.

1-2-53. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1980 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2946; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1981; revoked May 31, 1996.)

1-2-54. Pay grade. "Pay grade" means a salary and wage range in the pay plan prepared by the director as required by K.S.A. 75-2938. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2938, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 4; effective Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-55. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-56. Reserved for future use.

1-2-57. Permanent status. "Permanent status" means the status of an employee who has successfully completed a probationary period, in accordance with K.A.R. 1-7-3, 1-7-4, and 1-7-6. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2946; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1981; amended May 31, 1996.)

1-2-58. Reserved for future use.

1-2-59. Position. Position means a group of duties and responsibilities, assigned or delegated by an appointing authority, requiring the services of an employee on a full-time basis or, in some cases, on a less than full-time basis. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-60. Reserved for future use.

1-2-61. Position review. Position review means the official study by the agency personnel officer or the division of personnel services of the current or proposed duties and responsibilities of a position. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1983 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 1983 Supp.75-2938; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1984.)

1-2-62. Reserved for future use.

1-2-63. Position description. Position description means a description of the duties and responsibilities of a position, and the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position in a satisfactory manner. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-64. Probationary employee. “Probationary employee” means any individual serving a probationary period pursuant to K.A.R. 1-7-4 (a) or (d). (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706 and K.S.A. 2008 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2943, 75-2946, 75-3707, and 75-3746; effective Sept. 25, 2009.)

1-2-65. Probationary status. “Probationary status” means the status of an employee serving a probationary period pursuant to K.A.R. 1-7-4 (a) or (d). (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706 and K.S.A. 2008 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2938, 75-2943, 75-2946, 75-3707, and 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended Sept. 25, 2009.)

1-2-66. Reserved for future use.

1-2-67. Promotion. "Promotion" means a change of an employee from a position in one class to a position in another class having a higher pay grade, by an employee who meets the required selection criteria for promotion. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2944, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 9, and K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-68. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2939, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 5 and K.S.A. 75-3746; effective Dec. 17, 1995; revoked Aug. 1,1997.)

1-2-69. Reallocation. Reallocation means a change in allocation of an existing position within an agency from one (1) class to another, at the same or a different level, on the basis of significant changes in the kind, difficulty, or responsibility of the work performed in such position. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-70. Regular position. "Regular position" means any position other than a temporary position. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-71. Reemployment pool. "Reemployment pool" means a pool of persons who: (a) were laid off;
(b) in lieu of a layoff, accepted a demotion or transfer to a position in another county, agency, program or shift, or to a position with fewer hours; or
(c) voluntarily requested to be laid off. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp.75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2948, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 12, and K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1984; amended Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-72. Rehire. "Rehire" means any person hired by the state who was previously employed by the state. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective Dec. 17, 1995; amended May 31, 1996.)

1-2-73. Reinstatement. "Reinstatement" means rehiring a former permanent state employee within one year of a voluntary termination from the state into a position for which the individual meets the required selection criteria and which is in the same or similar class as the class in which the individual had permanent status prior to the termination. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-74. Administrative leave. "Administrative leave" means leave with pay that is approved by the appointing authority for an employee pending the outcome of an investigation of that employee under K.A.R. 1-9-19 or for other situations in which the appointing authority determines that administrative leave with pay is in the best interests of the state. Administrative leave shall not be used as a reward. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3707 and 75-3746; effective October 1, 1999; amended June 5, 2005.)

1-2-75. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-76. Reserved for future use.

1-2-77. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706; implementing K.S.A. 20-2608, K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 74-4914 and K.S.A. 75-5517; effective Sept. 18, 1998; revoked Jan. 12, 2007.)

1-2-78. Resignation. Resignation means the voluntary termination of employment by an employee. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979.)

1-2-79. Roster, official. "Official roster" means the employment history and employment status of all individuals in state service. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1985; amended Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-80. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1980 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 1980 Supp. 75-2938; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1981; revoked, T-86-17, June 17, 1985; revoked May 1, 1986.)

1-2-81. (Authorized by and implementing L. 1988, Chap. 325, Sec. 1; effective, T-1-10-28-88, Oct. 31, 1988; effective, Dec. 18, 1988; revoked April 13,1992.)

1-2-82. Reserved for future use.

1-2-83. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-84. Supervisor. "Supervisor" means an employee in a position that meets all of the following criteria: (a) Performs a majority of work that is different from that of the employee's subordinates; and
(b) has the responsibility to authorize or recommend in the interest of the employer a majority of the following actions:
(1) To hire, transfer, suspend, promote, demote, dismiss, and discipline employees under that individual's supervision and to address employee grievances; and
(2) to assign, direct, and conduct performance reviews of the work.
The exercise of this authority and responsibility shall not be of a merely routine or clerical nature but shall require the use of independent judgment. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1985; amended Dec. 17, 1995; amended October 1, 1999.)

1-2-84a.This regulation shall be revoked on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective October 1, 1999; revoked June 5, 2005.)

1-2-84b. This regulation shall be revoked on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective October 1, 1999; revoked June 5, 2005.)

1-2-85. Temporary position. "Temporary position" means a classified position which is limited to not more than 999 hours of employment in a 12-month period. A temporary position shall not affect the position limitation of an agency. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2945, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 10; effective May 1, 1979; amended, T-86-17, June 17, 1985; amended May 1, 1986; amended May 1, 1987; amended Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-86. Time-on-step. "Time-on-step" means the amount of time an employee must serve on a particular step of the pay grade to be eligible for a step increase. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2938, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 4, and K.S.A. 75-3746; effective Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-87. Reserved for future use.

1-2-88. Transfer. "Transfer" means a change by an employee from one position to another position with a close similarity of duties, essentially the same basic qualifications, and the same pay grade. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 1995 Supp.75-2944 and K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1983; amended Dec. 17, 1995; amended May 31, 1996.)

1-2-89, 1-2-90. Reserved for future use.

1-2-91. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1982 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2947, K.S.A. 1982 Supp. 75-2944; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1981; amended May 1, 1983; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-92, 1-2-93, 1-2-94. Reserved for future use.

1-2-95. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effective May 1, 1979; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

1-2-96. Reserved for future use.

1-2-97. Unclassified service. “Unclassified service” means those positions specifically designated by law as unclassified. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706 and K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-2935, as amended by 2005 SB 74 § 3, and 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended June 5, 2005.)