Bill > SB315

This bill makes and concerns supplemental appropriations for various state agencies for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, authorizes capital improvement projects, and directs certain transfers and fees. * **Board of Accountancy:** Decreased expenditure limitation for the board of accountancy fee fund by $222 for FY 2027. * **State Bank Commissioner:** Increased expenditure limitation for the bank commissioner fee fund by $432,912 for FY 2027. * **Kansas Board of Barbering:** Increased expenditure limitation for the board of barbering fee fund by $3,278 for FY 2026. * **Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board:** Increased expenditure limitation for the behavioral sciences regulatory board fee fund by $17,204 for FY 2027. * **State Board of Healing Arts:** Increased expenditure limitation for the healing arts fee fund by $200,129 for FY 2027. * **Kansas State Board of Cosmetology:** Increased expenditure limitation for the cosmetology fee fund by $18,472 for FY 2027. * **State Department of Credit Unions:** Increased expenditure limitation for the credit union fee fund by $352,013 for FY 2027. * **Kansas Dental Board:** Increased expenditure limitation for the dental board fee fund by $5,072 for FY 2026. * **State Board of Mortuary Arts:** Increased expenditure limitation for the mortuary arts fee fund by $5,211 for FY 2027. * **Kansas Board of Examiners in Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments:** Decreased expenditure limitation for the hearing instrument board fee fund by $54 for FY 2026 and by $126 for FY 2027. * **Board of Nursing:** Increased expenditure limitation for the board of nursing fee fund by $43,195 for FY 2027. * **Board of Examiners in Optometry:** Increased expenditure limitation for the optometry fee fund by $1,815 for FY 2027. * **State Board of Pharmacy:** Decreased expenditure limitation for the state board of pharmacy fee fund by $402,043 for FY 2027. * **Real Estate Appraisal Board:** Decreased expenditure limitation for the appraiser fee fund by $2,253 for FY 2026. * **Kansas Real Estate Commission:** Increased expenditure limitation for the real estate fee fund by $38,194 for FY 2027. * **State Board of Technical Professions:** Increased expenditure limitation for the technical professions fee fund by $10,396 for FY 2027. * **State Board of Veterinary Examiners:** Increased expenditure limitation for the veterinary examiners fee fund by $6,689 for FY 2027. * **Kansas Public Disclosure Commission:** Appropriated $17,688 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for FY 2027. * **Legislative Coordinating Council:** Lapsed funds from the State General Fund for legislative coordinating council - operations ($394,536), legislative research department - operations ($150,000), and office of revisor of statutes - operations ($326,775) for FY 2026. Appropriated $978,684 from the State General Fund for legislative coordinating council - operations for FY 2027, with restrictions on contract extensions for constituent relationship management software. Also appropriated $6,105,858 for legislative research department - operations and $5,556,965 for office of revisor of statutes - operations for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances. * **Legislature:** Lapsed funds from the State General Fund for operations ($400,000) and legislative information system ($105,600) for FY 2026. Appropriated $24,438,536 for operations (including official hospitality) and $13,757,300 for the legislative information system for FY 2027, with various conditions on spending, including reappropriation of unencumbered balances and specific uses for technology and interim study committees. * **Division of Post Audit:** Lapsed $332,419 from the State General Fund for operations (including legislative post audit committee) for FY 2026. Appropriated $3,976,169 from the State General Fund for operations (including legislative post audit committee) for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances. * **Office of the Governor:** Appropriated $102,000 from the State General Fund for the governor's department for FY 2026. Appropriated $4,234,665 for the governor's department, $25,124,413 for domestic violence prevention grants, $7,295,333 for child advocacy centers, and $1,231,278 for CASA grants for FY 2027, with provisions for official hospitality, travel expenses, and specific funding priorities for child advocacy centers. Also appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits. * **Office of the Attorney General:** Appropriated $74,568 for operating expenditures and $218,619 for the office of inspector general from the State General Fund for FY 2026. Increased expenditure limitation for the crime victims compensation fund by $22,702 for FY 2026. Transferred $400,000 from the Kansas Endowment for Youth Fund to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Compliance Fund. Appropriated $38,000 for litigation costs, $9,418,293 for operating expenditures, $2,126,848 for the office of inspector general, $75,000 for child abuse grants, $128,000 for child exchange and visitation centers, $420,000 for the abuse, neglect and exploitation unit, and $570,900 for protection from abuse for FY 2027. Also appropriated $830,000 for inspector general public assistance program integrity, audit and procurement support RFP for FY 2027, with requirements for process intelligence software. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits. Transferred $50,000 from the State General Fund to the Sexually Violent Predator Expense Fund and $600,000 from the State General Fund to the Medicaid Fraud Prosecution Revolving Fund for FY 2027. Also transferred $400,000 from the Kansas Endowment for Youth Fund to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Compliance Fund for FY 2027. * **Office of the Secretary of State:** Transferred $254,545 from the Information and Services Fee Fund to the Democracy Fund. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits, with a $2,500 limit for official hospitality from the Information and Services Fee Fund. Authorized fees for conferences and other services. * **Office of the State Treasurer:** Limited transfers from the State General Fund to the Build Kansas Matching Grant Fund to $115,000,000 for FY 2026 and FY 2027. Voided provisions of Section 14(b) of Chapter 97 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas for FY 2027. Transferred $5,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Build Kansas Matching Grant Fund for FY 2027, contingent on previous transfers. Appropriated $3,000,000 from the State General Fund for the Pregnancy Compassion Awareness Program for FY 2027, with detailed provisions on services, eligibility, contracting, and reporting. Also appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits. Authorized transfers from the State General Fund to the Spirit Bonds Fund and specified uses for the State Treasurer Operating Fund. Authorized an aviation loan program with specific loan amounts and interest rates. * **Kansas Department of Insurance:** Appropriated $500,000 from the State General Fund for the HERO pilot program for FY 2027, with detailed provisions on eligibility, services, reimbursement, and reporting. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits, with limits on official hospitality for several funds. Authorized transfers and expenditures for insurance company examinations. * **Health Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors:** Appropriated from special revenue funds with no specified limits. Authorized expenditures from the health care stabilization fund for operating expenditures, legal services, and claims and benefits. Deemed maternity centers as "healthcare providers" under certain conditions. * **Pooled Money Investment Board:** Appropriated from special revenue funds with no specified limits. Authorized expenditures for banking fees and official hospitality. * **Judicial Council:** Lapsed $28,164 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for FY 2026. Appropriated $747,485 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances and a limit on official hospitality. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits. * **State Board of Indigents' Defense Services:** Appropriated $129,661 for operating expenditures and $1,815,655 for assigned counsel expenditures from the State General Fund for FY 2026. Authorized acceptance of grants and donations. Appropriated $402,382 for legal services for prisoners, $2,327,691 for litigation support, $30,219,858 for operating expenditures, $156,847 for indigents' defense services operations, $29,172,309 for assigned counsel expenditures, and $5,917,960 for capital defense operations for FY 2027, with provisions for reappropriation of unencumbered balances, malpractice insurance, and maximum hourly rates for assigned counsel. Authorized transfers between State General Fund appropriations and from special revenue funds. * **Judicial Branch:** Lapsed $330,320 from the State General Fund for judiciary operations for FY 2026. Appropriated $231,975,589 from the State General Fund for judiciary operations for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances, limits on contingencies and official hospitality, and provisions for travel expenses of the court of appeals. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits, with provisions for training programs and official hospitality. Transferred $1,045,000 from the State General Fund to the Specialty Court Resources Fund for FY 2027. * **Kansas Public Employees Retirement System:** Transferred $4,779,132 from the Kansas Endowment for Youth Fund to the Children's Initiatives Fund. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits, with restrictions on expenditures from the Kansas Public Employees Retirement Fund. Authorized expenditures for agency operations and investment-related expenses. Adjusted the amount transferred from the Kansas Endowment for Youth Fund to the Children's Initiatives Fund for FY 2027. * **Kansas Human Rights Commission:** Lapsed $670 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for FY 2026. Appropriated $1,216,280 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances, limits on official hospitality, and provisions for mediation services. Appropriated from special revenue funds with no specified limits, with provisions for operating expenditures for education and training programs. * **State Corporation Commission:** Appropriated from special revenue funds with no specified limits, with limits on official hospitality for several funds. Authorized expenditures for plugging abandoned wells, cleanup of pollution, and testing of wells. Authorized transfers from the Conservation Fee Fund to the Accounting Services Recovery Fund. Authorized expenditures from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program - ARRA Federal Fund for loans for energy conservation. Authorized transfers from the Public Service Regulation Fund to the State General Fund. * **Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board:** Appropriated $1,555,801 from the Utility Regulatory Fee Fund for FY 2027, with provisions for professional services contracts. * **Department of Administration:** Lapsed funds from the State General Fund for operating expenditures ($88,252) and debt service 2025A/B ($796,587) for FY 2026. Authorized parking for state employees and legislators during specific hours. Appropriated $1,386,097 for the licensing verification portal, $5,644,709 for operating expenditures, $569,332 for the office of public advocates, $86,081,260 for KPERS bonds debt service, $2,443,011 for budget analysis, $150,000 for gubernatorial transition, and $15,000 for Cedar Crest living quarters expenses for FY 2027, with provisions for reappropriation of unencumbered balances, limits on official hospitality, and specific position counts. Appropriated $38,188,221 from the Expanded Lottery Act Revenues Fund for KPERS bond debt service for FY 2027. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits, with provisions for operating expenditures, fees, and specific uses. Authorized transfers between funds and from the State Highway Fund to the State General Fund. Authorized refinancing of equipment and emergency repairs to facilities. Implemented procedures for accounting for state economic development initiatives fund and correctional institutions building fund. Appropriated for SIBF - state building insurance and CIBF - state building insurance. Authorized payroll deduction plans for additional insurance products. Authorized the development of a website for nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations receiving state funds and a process for applicants requesting state appropriated funds to provide outcome metrics. * **Office of Information Technology Services:** Appropriated $4,186,250 for rehabilitation and repair, $2,462,500 for vendor contracts, and $1,970,000 for agency IT emergency from the State General Fund for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits, with a $1,000 limit for official hospitality from the Information Technology Fund. * **Kansas Information Security Office:** Appropriated $22,642,220 from the State General Fund for Kansas information security office for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances. Appropriated from special revenue funds with no specified limits. * **Office of Administrative Hearings:** Appropriated from special revenue funds with no specified limits, with a $50 limit for official hospitality from the Administrative Hearings Office Fund. * **Office of the Child Advocate:** Appropriated $851,351 from the State General Fund for the office of the child advocate for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances and a $1,000 limit for official hospitality. * **State Board of Tax Appeals:** Appropriated $1,516,400 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances. Appropriated $1,150,875 from the BOTA Filing Fee Fund for FY 2027. Appropriated from the American Rescue Plan - State Fiscal Relief - Federal Fund with no specified limit. * **Department of Revenue:** Lapsed $16,786 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for FY 2026. Conducted a study of rental car companies' compliance with the international registration plan. Employed a taxpayer advocate. Provided information to the Department of Commerce regarding economic development incentives. Appropriated $19,094,822 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for FY 2027, with reappropriation of unencumbered balances and a $1,500 limit for official hospitality. Appropriated from various special revenue funds with no specified limits, with provisions for official hospitality, driver license program administration, and fees for personalized license plates. Transferred funds from the State Highway Fund to the Division of Vehicles Operating Fund and from the Kansas Endowment for Youth Fund to the MSA Compliance Fund. Provided information to the Department of Commerce regarding tax credits. Employed a taxpayer advocate. * **Kansas Lottery:** Appropriated from special revenue funds with no specified limits, with a $5,000 limit for official hospitality from the Lottery Operating Fund. Authorized transfers from the Lottery Operating Fund to the State Gaming Revenues Fund, with minimum and aggregate amounts specified. Authorized expenditures for operation and administration of the lottery. Directed transfers from the Lottery Operating Fund to the Veterans Benefit Lottery Game Fund. Authorized disclosure of lottery prize winner information to the office of inspector general. Authorized monitoring of online lottery sales and transfers of net profits exceeding a certain threshold. * **Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission:** Appropriated from special revenue funds with no specified limits, with limits on official hospitality for several funds. Authorized transfers from the State General Fund to the Tribal Gaming Fund. Authorized transfers from the Tribal Gaming Fund to the State General Fund. Authorized expenditures for regulatory oversight of Class III gaming. Directed transfers from the Kansas Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the Greyhound Promotion and Development Fund. Authorized additional fees to recover regulatory costs. * **Department of Commerce:** Lapsed funds from the State Economic Development Initiatives Fund for various programs for FY 2026. Authorized reappropriation of unencumbered balances for various programs for FY 2027. Appropriated $218,628 for Advantage Kansas, $2,000,000 for statewide marketing campaign for high demand and high wage career fields, $261,141 for tourism operating expenditures, $9,699,069 for operating grant (including official hospitality), $504,000 for older Kansans employment program, $1,000,000 for rural opportunity zones program, $8,400 for senior community service employment program, $214,023 for strong military bases program, $850,000 for main street program, $204,500 for governor's council of economic advisors, $0 for creative arts industries commission, $0

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