Bill > HB2290

This bill enacts the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act, which aims to prohibit foreign principals from countries of concern from acquiring real property within 100 miles of military installations. The bill defines key terms like "foreign principal" (which includes governments, corporations, and individuals from certain countries) and "countries of concern" (such as foreign adversaries and designated terrorist organizations). Under the law, foreign principals are barred from acquiring property near military installations, except for minimal interests, and must register any existing or newly acquired property interests with the attorney general within 90 days. If a foreign principal fails to comply, they must divest their property interest, and the attorney general can take legal action to enforce the law. Additionally, foreign principals are prohibited from receiving any benefits from economic development programs. The bill requires Kansas State University to report on foreign land holdings annually, and the attorney general must submit reports on non-notified transactions to federal authorities. Violations of the act can result in civil forfeiture and other legal consequences. The legislation is designed to protect state and national security by limiting foreign ownership of land near sensitive military installations.