The bill establishes that any designation of a national heritage area or national historic trail by the United States National Park Service that extends beyond federal land in Kansas will require the approval of the Kansas legislature through a concurrent resolution. This includes the stipulation that state funds cannot be used to match federal funds for these designations without legislative approval. Additionally, state lands, water, property, or facilities cannot be included in any such designations without the same legislative consent.

The bill aims to enhance state control over the designation process and protect state and private property rights from federal oversight. It addresses concerns regarding the lack of accountability and the potential burdens imposed by federal designations on state and private property owners. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.