Kansas lawmakers passed a bill allowing more nonprofits to reimburse public officials for travel and conferences. House Bill 2060 expands who can reimburse public officials for expenses to any nonprofit nonpartisan organization that doesn’t engage in lobbying in the state of Kansas. Current law prohibits certain elected officials and state employees from soliciting or accepting free or discounted tickets to entertainment or sporting events if such gifts are provided due to their role in government. The bill creates an exemption if it is obvious to the person accepting the gift the free or discounted tickets are not provided due to their position, or if accepting an invitation serves a legitimate state purpose or interest. The bill will now go to the governor to be signed or vetoed.