Same; statement of purpose

The purpose of K.S.A. 75-3740e and 75-3740f, and amendments thereto, is to declare that Israel is a prominent trading partner of the state of Kansas and that the state, and those companies that do business by and through the state, in the interest of the state's economic policy, should not boycott trade with Israel. Companies that refuse to deal with United States trade partners such as Israel make discriminatory decisions on the basis of national origin that impair those companies' commercial soundness. Israel is known for its dynamic and innovative approach in many business sectors, and a company's decision to discriminate against persons or entities doing business in Israel or in territories controlled by Israel is an unsound business practice making the company an unduly risky contracting partner. It is also the public policy of the United States, as enshrined in several federal acts, including 50 U.S.C. § 4607, to oppose such boycotts, and congress has concluded as a matter of national trade policy that cooperation with Israel materially benefits United States companies and improves American competitiveness.