Bill > HB2384

This bill authorizes the Kansas State Historical Society to transfer approximately 11.97 acres of land located in Johnson County to the Shawnee Tribe, with several important conditions. The land transfer will be executed through a quitclaim deed approved by the Attorney General, and the Shawnee Tribe must agree to pay all associated conveyance costs and grant the state a historic preservation easement. Critically, the bill includes restrictive covenants that prohibit any gaming or gambling activities on the transferred property, which is part of the site of the historic Shawnee Indian Manual Labor School. The Shawnee Tribe is required to consult with the four federally recognized tribes and any other tribes that had children who attended the school regarding the rehabilitation of the land and its structures. Additionally, the Tribe must provide a comprehensive update to the joint committee on state-tribal relations every two years for a decade, detailing their rehabilitation efforts and tribal consultations. The unique provisions reflect a careful approach to transferring culturally significant land while ensuring responsible stewardship and preserving historical context.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2384/