Bill > HB2507

This bill makes several changes related to wildlife and parks in Kansas, primarily focusing on migratory waterfowl stamps and public records. It removes the requirement for hunters to sign across their migratory waterfowl stamps, simplifying the validation process. Additionally, it significantly increases the fees for these stamps, with resident stamps costing up to $15 and nonresident stamps ranging from $100 to $200. The bill also grants the Department of Wildlife and Parks the authority to set various fees for permits, licenses, and other charges through administrative rules and regulations. Furthermore, it amends the Kansas Open Records Act to exempt records from the Department of Wildlife and Parks that reveal the precise location of threatened, endangered, or species in need of conservation, unless the request is from a landowner concerning their own property. Finally, the bill repeals existing laws that are being amended by these new provisions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2507/