This bill outlines the appropriations and financial management for various state agencies in Kansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It includes significant funding allocations across multiple sectors, such as education, health, public safety, and infrastructure, while establishing specific expenditure limits and provisions for the reappropriation of unencumbered balances exceeding $100 from previous fiscal years. Notably, the bill allows for the transfer of funds between accounts to ensure efficient resource management and mandates that all collected fees be deposited into the state treasury. Additionally, it authorizes state agencies to apply for and receive federal grants, streamlining the process for accessing additional funding.

The bill also amends several sections of Kansas law, particularly regarding the management of funds related to housing and economic development. It establishes a framework for the state housing trust fund, requiring transfers from the state economic development initiatives fund, and introduces the bioscience development and investment fund, which will be funded through withholding from bioscience employees' wages. Furthermore, it prohibits certain transfers from the state general fund to specific funds during the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, indicating a strategic shift in funding allocation. Overall, the bill aims to enhance financial oversight and ensure that state resources are effectively utilized to support essential services and development initiatives.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 74-50, 74-8711, 74-8793, 74-99b34, 76-775, 76-7, 79-3425i, 79-4801, 79-4804