Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 10-101

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

“Municipality,” as used in this chapter and all acts amendatory thereto, unless otherwise expressed in such amendment, shall mean and include every corporation and quasi corporation empowered to issue bonds in payment of which taxes may be levied.