Bill > SB14

This bill establishes a framework for continuous state budgeting in Kansas, providing that if the legislature does not amend, lapse, or eliminate existing appropriations by July 1 of any year, those previous fiscal year appropriations will remain in effect for subsequent years until changed. The bill introduces several key provisions: (1) if a biennial budget is not enacted by June 30, the Department of Administration can adjust appropriation accounts; (2) certain appropriations are considered conditional and require approval from specific state entities; (3) the Secretary of Administration can lapse or decrease appropriation balances that no longer serve their original purpose, after consulting with relevant parties; (4) if federal funding for a program is reduced, state participation can be proportionally reduced; and (5) the bill allows for temporary reallocations of funds between accounts with specific limitations, including a $400 million cap for non-general fund transfers and a maximum of 9% (with a potential additional 3% for 30-day transfers) for general fund transfers. The bill also requires monthly reporting of such transfers and includes a provision that if any part of the bill is found invalid, the rest of the bill can still be implemented. The bill is set to take effect upon publication in the Kansas register and includes a repeal of a previous Senate bill section in 2030.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb14/