The bill amends K.S.A. 12-520 and K.S.A. 12-538 to impose new restrictions on unilateral annexations by cities in Kansas. It expands the conditions under which land can be annexed, specifically prohibiting cities from annexing 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 stipulates that land owned by federal or state agencies cannot be considered contiguous for annexation purposes.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the rights of landowners to challenge annexations by allowing them to file actions in district court within 30 days of the annexation ordinance publication. This includes challenges to the city's authority to annex, the reasonableness of the annexation, and the adequacy of the service plan. The court is required to consider the impact of the annexation on the future growth of the city challenging the annexation. The existing sections of K.S.A. 12-520 and 12-538 are repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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