Bill > HB2169

This bill provides a specific exemption from environmental remediation costs and liability for owners of certain nonresidential properties in Johnson County that were previously used by the U.S. Army for pesticide applications before 2005. Under the bill, state agencies are prohibited from issuing cleanup orders, seeking cost recovery, or imposing restrictions on these nonresidential properties related to pesticide use by the Army. However, if the property is later converted to residential use or a day care facility, the owner becomes responsible for remediation costs. The bill requires that any property deed must include a notice about potential pesticide contamination that will remain with the property until it is confirmed clean or remediated to residential standards. Importantly, the legislation is intended to be applied retroactively, meaning it covers past pesticide applications. The bill amends existing Kansas environmental response laws to create this specific exemption for Army-used properties in Johnson County, effectively protecting current nonresidential property owners from potential environmental cleanup expenses related to the Army's historical pesticide use.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2169/