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KS SB36
Increasing the cap on the amount of moneys disbursed by the division of conservation to conservation districts and providing an increased matching basis for state moneys disbursed to conservation districts based on amounts allocated by the board of county commissioners for such districts.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Passed
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning conservation districts; relating to the financing of operating conservation districts; increasing the cap on the amount of moneys disbursed by the division of conservation to conservation districts; providing an increased matching basis for state moneys disbursed to conservation districts based on amounts allocated by the board of county commissioners for such districts; amending K.S.A. 2-1907c and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill increases the state funding cap for conservation districts from $25,000 to $50,000 per district, starting in fiscal year 2026. Currently, conservation districts must submit a certification to the state division of conservation detailing the amount of money county commissioners will allocate for their activities. The bill modifies the state's matching funding mechanism, establishing a new ratio where the state will provide $2 for every $1 allocated by county commissioners, up to the $50,000 per district limit. If the total state appropriations are insufficient to fully match county funds, the distribution will be prorated proportionally among districts. The bill changes the submission deadline from September 1 to November 1 and requires districts to submit their certification for the upcoming calendar year. This legislation aims to provide more financial support to local conservation districts by increasing state funding and creating a more favorable matching contribution formula.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture and Natural Resources (S)
Last Action
Senate Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (on 04/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb36/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb36_enrolled.pdf |
| House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_sb36_h_1848.pdf |
| Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_sb36_s_0961.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_sb36_00_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb36_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb36_00_0000.pdf |
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