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 details expenditure limits for various state boards and agencies, including the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, while establishing guidelines for official hospitality expenditures. Notably, it allows for the reappropriation of unencumbered balances exceeding $100 from certain accounts for fiscal year 2026, ensuring that funds are effectively utilized.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for the Kansas economic development initiatives fund, which will receive a significant portion of the state gaming revenues fund to support economic development programs across congressional districts. It also establishes specific accounts within this fund for targeted economic development purposes and outlines the transfer of funds to the state water plan fund. The bill emphasizes the importance of financial management and accountability, mandating that expenditures from various funds be subject to legislative oversight and approval, particularly for capital improvement projects and other significant financial commitments. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the operational capabilities of state agencies while ensuring responsible use of public funds.

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