This bill outlines appropriations and financial provisions for various state agencies in Kansas for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027. It includes specific allocations for state agencies, such as the Department of Corrections, which will handle payments for lost property claims and home and community-based services eligibility claims. The bill also establishes expenditure limits for various state boards and agencies, including caps on official hospitality spending. Notably, it mandates that certain funds cannot be expended without the approval of the director of the budget, ensuring that expenditures align with legislative policies. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the reappropriation of unencumbered balances exceeding $100 from previous fiscal years, allowing for effective fund management.

Significant amendments to current law include the establishment of new accounts within the state economic development initiatives fund and the state water plan fund, as well as the requirement for the director of accounts and reports to transfer funds from the lottery operating fund to designated funds on a monthly basis. The bill also repeals existing statutes that impose specific fiscal year caps on transfers to various funds, streamlining the allocation process. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance financial oversight, support economic development, and ensure the effective use of state resources across multiple sectors, including education, health, and public safety.

Statutes affected:
Enrolled: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50, 74-8711, 74-8793, 74-99b34, 76-775, 76-7, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79-34, 79-4804