This bill outlines appropriations and expenditure limitations for various state agencies in Kansas for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027. It includes provisions for capital improvement projects, transfers, and fees while ensuring compliance with existing financial regulations. The bill amends several sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) and repeals certain existing sections, particularly emphasizing that appropriations made shall not be subject to specific provisions of K.S.A. 75-6702(a) and K.S.A. 46-155. Notable changes include increased expenditure limits for various state boards and agencies, such as the Board of Accountancy, and specific appropriations for funds related to official hospitality and disciplinary hearings.

Additionally, the bill establishes new funds, such as the national bio agro-defense facility fund and the Kansas sheltered workshop transition fund, while modifying existing laws related to financial transfers and appropriations. It allows for the reappropriation of unencumbered balances from various accounts and mandates that certain funds be used for designated purposes, including housing development and newborn screening programs. The bill aims to enhance funding mechanisms and support for various state programs while ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability in the management of state resources.

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