This bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 77-441 to exempt the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks from the implementation and compliance cost restrictions that apply to proposed rules and regulations. Under the current law, if a proposed rule is expected to incur $1,000,000 or more in costs over the first five years, it cannot be adopted without legislative ratification. The bill maintains this requirement for most state agencies but specifically exempts the Department of Wildlife and Parks, allowing it to adopt rules without facing the same financial scrutiny.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 77-441, effectively streamlining the process for the Department of Wildlife and Parks in relation to rule adoption. The provisions of this section will not apply to temporary rules, those proposed due to federal mandates, or rules adopted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, thereby simplifying the regulatory framework for this department. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 77-441