This bill establishes new requirements for rural water districts in Kansas regarding the awarding of contracts and purchases exceeding $25,000. It mandates that such contracts for the construction, installation, or replacement of district facilities, including water lines and pump stations, must be awarded through a public letting process to the lowest and best bid. Additionally, the bill requires that at least 20 days prior to awarding any contract, the district must publish a notice in a local newspaper or post notices in conspicuous locations if no newspaper is available. The notice must detail the project specifications and invite sealed proposals.

The bill also outlines exceptions to the public letting requirement, which include expenditures for professional services, insurance contracts, and emergency repairs or replacements declared by the district board due to public health or safety concerns. Furthermore, the provisions of this bill are intended to supplement existing laws related to rural water districts. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.