This bill appropriates funds for various state agencies and programs in Kansas for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027. It includes provisions for capital improvement projects, transfers between funds, and specific expenditure limitations for numerous agencies, ensuring that appropriations align with the state's financial regulations. Key changes involve increased expenditure limits for certain agencies, such as the Board of Accountancy, while decreasing limits for others, like the State Department of Credit Unions. The bill also mandates that all civil penalties collected by the Governmental Ethics Commission be deposited into the state general fund and specifies caps on expenditures for official hospitality across various funds.

Additionally, the bill introduces several new funds, such as the Kansas Sheltered Workshop Transition Fund, aimed at supporting employers in transitioning to pay employees with disabilities at least the minimum wage. It establishes guidelines for the Kansas water office to award funds for water-related projects and outlines the handling of federal grants, requiring prior authorization from the governor for expenditures. The bill also emphasizes the importance of reappropriating unencumbered balances exceeding $100 from various accounts for the following fiscal year, ensuring effective utilization of state resources. Overall, the bill aims to enhance funding mechanisms for state initiatives while maintaining fiscal responsibility and accountability.

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