This bill outlines appropriations for various state agencies in Kansas for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027, while also authorizing payments for specific claims against the state and capital improvement projects. It amends several sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) and repeals existing sections, ensuring that appropriations are not subject to certain provisions of K.S.A. 46-155. The bill specifies funding allocations for various departments, including the Department of Corrections, which will handle lost property claims and home and community-based services eligibility claims, as well as the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. It also details expenditure limitations for state boards and agencies, including caps on official hospitality expenses.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the Kansas capital formation account, the Kansas economic development research and development account, and the Kansas economic development endowment account, mandating that a significant portion of the state gaming revenues be allocated to the state economic development initiatives fund. It emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility and accountability in the management of state funds, allowing for the transfer of funds between accounts and establishing guidelines for expenditures related to various programs, including education, health, and economic development initiatives. Overall, the bill aims to enhance funding for essential services while ensuring proper oversight and management of state resources.

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