The bill establishes three new funds within the state treasury: the state conservation fund, the working lands conservation fund, and the wildlife conservation fund, each aimed at promoting conservation efforts in Kansas. The state conservation fund will receive an annual transfer of $60 million from the state general fund starting July 1, 2025, and will be used to supplement existing appropriations for conservation programs without supplanting current funding. Additionally, a portion of the balance in the state conservation fund will be allocated to the working lands conservation fund and the wildlife conservation fund on July 15 of each year, with specific percentages designated for each fund.

The working lands conservation fund will support grant programs that promote conservation practices on working lands, while the wildlife conservation fund will focus on enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitats. Both funds will prioritize applications that leverage federal or private matching funds and require annual reporting on expenditures and applications. The Kansas outdoors fund will also be established to enhance outdoor access and recreational opportunities, with similar funding and reporting requirements. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that all allocated funds are fully obligated to approved projects within 12 months and are in addition to existing appropriations.