This bill amends existing Kansas law regarding unilateral annexations by cities, specifically K.S.A. 12-520 and K.S.A. 12-538. It introduces new restrictions on the conditions under which cities can annex land, including prohibiting the annexation of unplatted agricultural land of 21 acres or more without the owner's consent, and clarifying that no city may annex a narrow corridor of land solely for the purpose of accessing noncontiguous tracts. Additionally, the bill expands the causes of action for landowners to challenge annexations, allowing them to contest the authority of the city to annex land, the reasonableness of the annexation, and the adequacy of the service plan.

The bill also repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 12-520 and K.S.A. 12-538, thereby consolidating and updating the legal framework governing annexations. The amendments include changes to the language regarding the conditions for annexation, such as the removal of certain phrases and the introduction of new stipulations to ensure that annexations are conducted fairly and with proper justification. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-520, 12-538