Bill > HB2304

This bill requires local governments to report detailed information about their economic development incentive programs to the Kansas Secretary of Commerce, creating a comprehensive public database with transparency requirements. The bill expands the definition of "economic development incentive programs" to include various local initiatives like community improvement districts, tax increment financing, business improvement districts, and other economic development tools that provide more than $50,000 in annual incentives. Local governments will be required to provide specific information about these programs, including recipient details, incentive amounts, qualification criteria, and program goals, which will be stored in a searchable online database accessible to the public. Starting July 1, 2025, providing this information will be a condition for local governments to offer economic development incentives, and recipients will be required to agree to share their information. The Secretary of Commerce must update the database annually, create comprehensive and summary reports, and ensure the website allows users to search and filter information by program, county, recipient, and year. The bill also includes provisions for protecting certain confidential information and allows the Secretary to charge a small administrative fee to maintain the database.

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Commerce, Labor and Economic Development (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2304/