The bill amends the definition of public-private partnerships within the Kansas Department of Corrections by increasing the allowable cost-share limit for expenditures on construction projects. Specifically, it modifies the existing law to allow the department's costs for developing, financing, constructing, or renovating a building at a correctional institution to not exceed 50% of the total project cost, up from the previous limit of 25%. This change aims to enhance the department's ability to engage in public-private partnerships for correctional facility projects.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 75-52,167, which previously defined the parameters of public-private partnerships. The new legal language clarifies the roles of private entities and the secretary of corrections while maintaining definitions related to correctional institutions and faith-based organizations. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-52
Enrolled: 75-52