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. The bill specifies that moneys from these funds cannot be used for fee simple land acquisitions by the government.

The working lands conservation fund will be administered by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and will support grant programs aimed at enhancing natural resources through various conservation practices. Similarly, the wildlife conservation fund will be managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, focusing on promoting biodiversity and habitat restoration. Both funds will prioritize applications that leverage federal or private matching funds and require annual reporting on expenditures and grant applications. The Kansas outdoors fund, also established by the bill, will promote outdoor access and environmental education, with similar administrative and reporting requirements.