(a) It shall be the policy of the state of Kansas to restrict access to ephedrine and pseudoephedrine for the purpose of impeding the unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine. In furtherance of this policy, the Kansas bureau of investigation shall:

(1) Consult with the other law enforcement agencies to gather information and detect trends with regard to the types of drug paraphernalia and evidence found at crime scenes. The bureau shall take into consideration such information and trends in developing the recommendations required by paragraph (2); and

(2) consult with the state board of pharmacy to develop recommendations concerning the most appropriate controls for liquid, capsule and gel capsule form of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.

(b) Such recommendations shall be submitted on or before February 1 each year to the standing committee on judiciary in the senate and the standing committee on corrections and juvenile justice in the house of representatives.