The bill establishes new requirements for contracts entered into by the governing bodies of cities and counties in Kansas. It mandates that all such contracts include specific provisions outlined in the department of administration form DA-146a, effective for contracts entered after July 1, 2025. However, the governing bodies may choose to omit these mandatory provisions with a majority vote. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that cities and counties cannot indemnify or hold harmless other parties for damages resulting from actions outside their own governing bodies or employees, and any contracts violating this provision will be deemed void.

Furthermore, the bill asserts that all contracts must be governed by Kansas law and cannot be interpreted under the laws of another state or submitted to the jurisdiction of courts outside Kansas. This provision aims to ensure consistency and adherence to state law in municipal contracts. The bill applies specifically to cities of the second or third class and counties with populations under 35,000, reinforcing the public policy of Kansas regarding municipal contracting practices.