§ 75-3740e — Boycott of Israel; state contracts; definitions

As used in K.S.A. 75-3740e and 75-3740f, and amendments thereto:
(a) "Boycott" means engaging in a refusal to deal, terminating business activities or performing other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with persons or entities doing business in Israel or in territories controlled by Israel, if those actions are taken either:
(1) In compliance with or adherence to calls for a boycott of Israel other than those boycotts to which 50 U.S.C. § 4607(c) applies; or
(2) in a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin or religion, and that is not based on a valid business reason;
(b) "company" means an organization, association, corporation, partnership, venture or other entity, its subsidiary or affiliate, that exists for profitmaking purposes or to otherwise secure economic advantage;
(c) "contract" means a written agreement between the state and a company to acquire or dispose of goods or services with an aggregate price of more than $100,000. "Contract" does not mean a written agreement between the state and an individual to acquire or dispose of goods or services, including employment or consultant services; and
(d) "state" means this state or an agency, board, commission or department of this state.

Legislative History

L. 2017, ch. 97, § 1; L. 2018, ch. 60, § 2; July 1.