This bill outlines appropriations and financial regulations for various state agencies in Kansas for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027. It includes specific funding allocations for numerous programs, such as the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and various educational initiatives. The bill establishes expenditure limits for several special revenue funds, including those for the Kansas Board of Pharmacy and the Kansas Lottery, while also allowing for the transfer of funds between different appropriations with the approval of the director of the budget. Notably, it specifies that certain appropriations shall not be subject to specific provisions of existing Kansas statutes, ensuring flexibility in managing state funds.

Additionally, the bill introduces new funds, such as the Kansas newborn screening fund and the national bio agro-defense facility fund, while modifying existing laws related to financial transfers and appropriations. It emphasizes the need for budgetary approvals for expenditures from special litigation reserve funds and outlines conditions for expenditures related to official hospitality across various agencies. The bill also includes provisions for capital improvement projects, allowing for significant investments in infrastructure across state universities and correctional facilities. Overall, the bill aims to enhance funding for essential services while ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency 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