This bill amends the existing laws regarding the power of eminent domain as exercised by municipalities in Kansas, specifically for recreational projects. It establishes that the board of county commissioners must obtain affirmative votes from each commissioner whose district includes the land to be acquired before approving the exercise of eminent domain. Additionally, the bill specifies that this requirement applies to land acquisitions for various public recreational purposes, including nature areas, entertainment venues, and libraries.

Furthermore, the bill amends K.S.A. 26-201 to include a similar voting requirement for city governing bodies, ensuring that each member whose district encompasses the land in question must also vote in favor of the eminent domain action. The bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 26-201, thereby updating the legal framework governing eminent domain to enhance local governance and accountability in land acquisition for recreational purposes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 26-201