The bill outlines appropriations for various state agencies in Kansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and includes provisions for capital improvement projects, funding allocations, and financial management. It specifies funding for numerous agencies, including the Department of Health and Environment, Department for Aging and Disability Services, and various educational institutions, with particular attention to mental health initiatives, economic development, and public health programs. The bill allows for the reappropriation of unencumbered balances exceeding $100 from previous fiscal years and establishes limits on expenditures for official hospitality across several accounts. Additionally, it mandates the transfer of funds between different appropriations and accounts to ensure effective resource management.

Significant new provisions include the automatic appropriation of federal grants received by state agencies and the reappropriation of unencumbered balances from specific building funds. The bill also introduces the bioscience development and investment fund, which will be controlled by the authority and benefit bioscience companies and state universities. Notably, it prohibits transfers from the state general fund to certain funds during specified fiscal years. The act will take effect upon its publication in the Kansas register, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in managing state resources.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50, 74-99b34, 76-775, 76-7, 79-3425i, 79-34