This bill appropriates funds for various state agencies in Kansas for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027, while also authorizing transfers, capital improvement projects, and fees. It amends multiple sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) and repeals existing sections to ensure that appropriations and expenditures align with the state's financial regulations. Key changes include increased expenditure limitations for agencies such as the Board of Accountancy and the Kansas Board of Barbering, while decreasing limitations for others like the State Department of Credit Unions. The bill designates specific appropriations for various funds, including the board of accountancy fee fund and the healing arts fee fund, and allows for the transfer of funds between accounts under certain conditions.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for various state departments, including the Department of Health and Environment, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, and the Department of Corrections, detailing appropriations for health initiatives, educational programs, and capital improvement projects. It emphasizes the importance of financial accountability by mandating the reappropriation of unencumbered balances and setting limits on expenditures for official hospitality. The bill also introduces new funds, such as the Kansas Sheltered Workshop Transition Fund, and establishes guidelines for the management of funds related to water projects and bioscience development. Overall, the bill aims to enhance funding and operational flexibility for essential state services while ensuring compliance with legislative policies and budgetary constraints.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50, 74-99b34, 75-5748, 76-775, 76-7, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79-34