The bill amends K.S.A. 2-1907c to enhance the financial support for conservation districts in Kansas. It increases the cap on state disbursements to conservation districts from $25,000 to $50,000 per district, effective for the fiscal year 2026 and beyond, contingent upon appropriations. Additionally, the bill modifies the timeline for conservation districts to submit their funding certifications from September to November 1 each year. The matching funds from the state will now be based on the total allocations made by county commissioners, with a new matching ratio established at $2 in state funds for every $1 allocated by counties.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2-1907c, streamlining the legal framework governing the financing of conservation districts. The changes aim to provide greater financial resources to these districts, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and supporting conservation efforts across the state. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 2-1907c