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KS HB2063
KS HB2063Establishing various conservation funds, allocating state moneys for conservation, requiring reports to the governor and legislature, and authorizing fund transfers and providing for the use of such funds by the Kansas department of agriculture and the Kansas department of wildlife and parks.
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning natural resources; relating to state moneys for conservation; establishing the state conservation fund, the working lands conservation fund, the wildlife conservation fund and the Kansas outdoors fund; providing for the use of moneys in such funds by the Kansas department of agriculture and the Kansas department of wildlife and parks; requiring that certain reports regarding such funds be made to the governor and the legislature; authorizing a transfer from the state general gaming revenues fund to the state conservation fund; authorizing transfers from the state conservation fund to the working lands conservation fund, wildlife conservation fund and the Kansas outdoors fund; providing for the expiration of the state conservation fund, the working lands conservation fund, the wildlife conservation fund and the Kansas outdoors fund on and after July 1, 2031; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-4801 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill establishes four new conservation funds in Kansas: the State Conservation Fund, the Working Lands Conservation Fund, the Wildlife Conservation Fund, and the Kansas Outdoors Fund, all of which are set to expire on July 1, 2031. A portion of state gaming revenues will be transferred to the State Conservation Fund, which will then distribute funds to the other three specialized funds. The Working Lands Conservation Fund, administered by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, will provide grants for conservation practices on agricultural and forest lands, such as improving irrigation efficiency and soil health. The Wildlife Conservation Fund, managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, will support projects that promote biodiversity and habitat restoration, including expanding access for hunting and fishing. The Kansas Outdoors Fund, also administered by the Department of Wildlife and Parks, will fund initiatives to enhance outdoor recreation, environmental education, and access to natural areas. All four funds are intended to supplement existing state appropriations and will require annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing their expenditures and grant awards.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget (House)
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2063/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2063_01_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2063_01_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2063_h_3432.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2063_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2063_00_0000.pdf |
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