Declaration of policy

40-2301. Declaration of policy. In order to extend to certain employees of the state and its political subdivisions and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age and survivors insurance system embodied in the social security act, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the legislature, subject to the limitations of this act, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions on as broad a basis as is permitted under the social security act. It is also the policy of the legislature that the protection afforded employees in positions covered by a retirement system on the date an agreement under this act is made applicable to service performed in such positions, or receiving periodic benefits under such retirement system at such time, will not be impaired as a result of making the agreement so applicable or as result of legislative enactment in anticipation thereof. History: L. 1951, ch. 464, § 1; L. 1955, ch. 246, § 1; April 13. Attorney General's Opinions: Counties and county officers; county counselor; duties; social security benefits. 85-41. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Participation plan of subdivision held subject to future amendments to act. City of Jetmore v. Finney, 230 Kan. 134, 631 P.2d 236 (1981). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026