The bill amends Kansas law concerning agricultural corporations, particularly focusing on the requirements for limited liability partnerships to obtain county approval for establishing dairy or swine production facilities. It introduces a definition for "limited liability partnership" and mandates that these entities seek county approval for agricultural operations. The bill also updates definitions for various agricultural entities, such as "family farm corporation," "authorized farm corporation," and "limited liability agricultural company," while repealing outdated legal sections. Furthermore, it outlines restrictions on the ownership and leasing of agricultural land by corporations and partnerships, with exemptions for educational institutions and land used for research or specific agricultural purposes.

Additionally, the bill establishes a process for county commissioners to permit or deny dairy and swine production facilities through a published resolution. If a valid protest petition, signed by at least 5% of the county's electors, is filed within 60 days, the decision will be put to a vote in the next election. The bill also details the election process and the required ballot language. It repeals several existing statutes related to dairy and swine production facilities and stipulates that civil penalties collected will be allocated to the state or county general funds. The bill will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 17-5903, 17-5904, 17-5907, 17-5908