Bill > HB2513

This bill makes and concerns supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, and authorizing certain transfers. * **Department of Corrections:** Pays $76.74 to Billie Elliot for lost property from the El Dorado correctional facility - facilities operations account of the State General Fund. Also pays $551.12 to Preston Ladd, $157.00 to Tremain Thompson, and $79.32 to Rudolph Wallace for lost property from the Hutchinson correctional facility - facilities operations account of the State General Fund. Additionally, pays $175.00 to Isaiah Parker for lost property from the Winfield correctional facility - facilities operations account of the State General Fund. Pays $100.00 to Robert Blaurock and $1,841.52 to Goodcents Services, LLC for lost or damaged property from the Lansing correctional facility - facilities operations account of the State General Fund. * **State Historical Society:** Pays $3,366.21 to Window Design & Remodeling Co. for damaged property from the operations account of the State General Fund. * **Board of Accountancy:** Decreases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the board of accountancy fee fund by $222, from $489,996 to $489,774. * **State Bank Commissioner:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the bank commissioner fee fund by $432,912, from $13,711,453 to $14,144,365. * **Kansas Board of Barbering:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, on the board of barbering fee fund by $3,278, from $258,595 to $261,873. * **Behavioral Science Regulatory Board:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the behavioral sciences regulatory board fee fund by $17,204, from $1,234,535 to $1,251,739. * **State Board of Healing Arts:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the healing arts fee fund by $200,129, from $8,037,946 to $8,238,075. * **Kansas State Board of Cosmetology:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the cosmetology fee fund by $18,472, from $1,315,590 to $1,334,062. * **State Department of Credit Unions:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, on the credit union fee fund by $352,013, from $1,417,916 to $1,769,929. Also increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the credit union fee fund by $352,013, from $1,374,455 to $1,726,468. A report on access to national credit union administration software and training is required by January 11, 2027. * **Kansas Dental Board:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, on the dental board fee fund by $5,072, from $544,000 to $549,072. * **State Board of Mortuary Arts:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the mortuary arts fee fund by $5,211, from $359,143 to $364,354. * **Kansas Board of Examiners in Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments:** Decreases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, on the hearing instrument board fee fund by $44, from $38,255 to $38,201. Also decreases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the hearing instrument board fee fund by $126, from $38,973 to $38,847. * **Board of Nursing:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the board of nursing fee fund by $43,195, from $3,954,238 to $3,997,433. Appropriates no limit from the Nurse Fair Treatment and Recovery Fund for fiscal year 2027 for eligible claims for non-clinical harms related to licensure and professional standing. Transfers $500,000 from the board of nursing fee fund to the nurse fair treatment and recovery fund on July 1, 2026. Prohibits fee increases in fiscal year 2027. * **Board of Examiners in Optometry:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the optometry fee fund by $1,815, from $254,869 to $256,684. * **State Board of Pharmacy:** Decreases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the state board of pharmacy fee fund by $402,043, from $3,607,526 to $3,205,483. * **Real Estate Appraisal Board:** Decreases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, on the appraiser fee fund by $2,253, from $443,064 to $440,811. * **Kansas Real Estate Commission:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the real estate fee fund by $38,194, from $1,383,770 to $1,421,964. * **State Board of Technical Professions:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the technical professions fee fund by $10,396, from $875,120 to $885,516. * **State Board of Veterinary Examiners:** Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, on the veterinary examiners fee fund by $6,689, from $412,101 to $418,790. * **Kansas Public Disclosure Commission:** Appropriates $17,688 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. * **Legislative Coordinating Council:** Lapses $604,536 from the legislative coordinating council - operations account for fiscal year 2026. Lapses $150,000 from the legislative research department - operations account for fiscal year 2026. Lapses $326,775 from the office of revisor of statutes - operations account for fiscal year 2026. Reappropriates unencumbered balances in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, for fiscal year 2027 for legislative coordinating council - operations, legislative research department - operations, and office of revisor of statutes - operations. Appropriates $978,684 for legislative coordinating council - operations, $6,105,858 for legislative research department - operations, and $5,556,965 for office of revisor of statutes - operations from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2027. Appropriates all moneys in the legislative research department special revenue fund and the legislature employment security fund for fiscal year 2027. * **Legislature:** Lapses $400,000 from the operations (including official hospitality) account for fiscal year 2026. Lapses $205,600 from the legislative information system account for fiscal year 2026. Appropriates $24,688,536 for operations (including official hospitality) and $13,707,300 for the legislative information system from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2027. Reappropriates unencumbered balances in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, for fiscal year 2027 for operations (including official hospitality) and legislative information system accounts. Authorizes expenditures for advisory committee meetings, legislator services, joint committee meetings (with approval), printing of journals and statutes, constituent correspondence printing, and legislative intern mileage. Authorizes installation of short-range wireless technology for audio transmission from legislative chambers. Creates interim study committees on sexually violent predator treatment programs and Kansas highway patrol capital improvement projects. * **Division of Post Audit:** Lapses $332,419 from the operations (including legislative post audit committee) account for fiscal year 2026. Appropriates $3,976,169 from the State General Fund for operations (including legislative post audit committee) for fiscal year 2027. Reappropriates unencumbered balances in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, for fiscal year 2027 for the operations (including legislative post audit committee) account. * **Office of the Governor:** Appropriates $102,000 from the State General Fund for the Governor's department for fiscal year 2026. Appropriates all moneys in the Office of Early Childhood Coordinating Activities - Federal Fund for fiscal year 2026. Appropriates $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 from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2027. Reappropriates unencumbered balances in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, for fiscal year 2027 for the Governor's department, domestic violence prevention grants, and child advocacy centers accounts. Authorizes expenditures for the Governor's spouse, lieutenant governor's spouse, and security personnel. Appropriates no limit from various federal funds and other special revenue funds for fiscal year 2027. * **Office of the Attorney General:** Appropriates $74,568 for operating expenditures and $218,619 for the office of inspector general from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2026. Appropriates all moneys in the State Access and Visitation Program Fund for fiscal year 2026. Increases the expenditure limitation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, on the crime victims compensation fund by $22,702, from $851,889 to $874,591. Transfers $400,000 from the Kansas Endowment for Youth Fund to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Compliance Fund. Encourages the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board to approve a grant application from the State Board of Pharmacy to fund the Gateway function. Appropriates $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 from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2027. Reappropriates unencumbered balances in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, for fiscal year 2027 for litigation costs, operating expenditures, office of inspector general, abuse, neglect and exploitation unit accounts. Authorizes an audit of complex wheelchairs by the office of inspector general. Appropriates $1,000,000 for hearing protection for law enforcement. Appropriates $830,000 for inspector general public assistance program integrity, audit and procurement support RFP. Appropriates no limit from various special revenue funds for fiscal year 2027. Transfers $50,000 from the State General Fund to the sexually violent predator expense fund on July 1, 2026. Prohibits setting legal representation charges for state agencies above $100 per hour. Transfers $600,000 from the State General Fund to the medicaid fraud prosecution revolving fund on July 1, 2026. Transfers $400,000 from the Kansas Endowment for Youth Fund to the tobacco master settlement agreement compliance fund on July 1, 2026. * **Office of the Secretary of State:** Transfers $254,545 from the information and services fee fund to the democracy fund on July 1, 2026. Appropriates no limit from various special revenue funds for fiscal year 2027. Authorizes expenditures from the information and services fee fund for official hospitality not exceeding $2,500. Requires a report on publication costs of constitutional amendments and election costs to legislative committees. Authorizes monthly transfers of interest earnings from the State General Fund to the democracy fund. * **Office of the State Treasurer:** Limits aggregate transfers from the State General Fund to the Build Kansas Matching Grant Fund to $130,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Declares section 14(b) of chapter 97 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas null and void on July 1, 2026. Transfers $20,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Build Kansas Matching Grant Fund on July 1, 2026, unless $130,000,000 has already been transferred. Appropriates $3,000,000 from the State General Fund for the Pregnancy Compassion Awareness Program for fiscal year 2027, with specific service guidelines and contract conditions. Authorizes transfers from various special revenue funds. Authorizes review of investment policies for the budget stabilization fund. Authorizes an aviation loan program with a maximum of $50,000,000 in unencumbered funds. * **Kansas Department of Insurance:** Appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund for the Helping Emergency Responders Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (HERO) pilot program for fiscal year 2027. The program will reimburse first responders for evaluation and treatment of trauma-related mental health conditions. Appropriates no limit from various special revenue funds for fiscal year 2027. Authorizes expenditures for official hospitality from the Securities Act Fee Fund ($3,000), Investor Education and Protection Fund ($6,000), Insurance Department Service Regulation Fund ($7,500), and Insurance Education and Training Fund (unlimited for training programs). Authorizes expenditures from the Fines and Penalties Fund for penalties imposed under K.S.A. 40-2606. Authorizes expenditures from the Settlements Fund for consumer education and outreach or costs incurred in closing out troubled insurance companies. Authorizes expenditures from the Workers Compensation Fund for attorney fees, costs, and benefit payments. Authorizes expenditures from the Monumental Life Settlement Fund for scholarships for African-American students in STEM or business fields. Authorizes expenditures from the Insurance Company Examination Fund for examination of annual statements regardless of when services were rendered or expenses incurred. Authorizes expenditures of up to $750,000 for printing or production of marketing materials. * **Health Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors:** Appropriates no limit from the Conference Fee Fund and the Health Care Stabilization Fund for fiscal year 2027. Authorizes expenditures for operating expenses, legal services, claims expenses, and claims and benefits. Deems a maternity center a "healthcare provider" under the healthcare provider insurance availability act if accredited by the commission for accreditation of birth centers or licensed as a maternity center. * **Pooled Money Investment Board:** Appropriates no limit from the Pooled Money Investment Portfolio Fee Fund and the Municipal Investment Pool Fund for fiscal year 2027. Directs the State Treasurer to certify banking fees attributable to the pooled money investment portfolio to the board for payment from the Pooled Money Investment Portfolio Fee Fund. Authorizes expenditures from the Pooled Money Investment Portfolio Fee Fund for official hospitality not exceeding $800. * **Judicial Council:** Lapses $28,164 from the operating expenditures account for fiscal year 2026. Appropriates $747,485 from the State General Fund for operating expenditures for fiscal year 2027. Reappropriates unencumbered balances in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, for fiscal year 2027 for the operating expenditures account. Authorizes expenditures from the operating expenditures account for official hospitality not exceeding $5,000. Appropriates all moneys in various special revenue funds for fiscal year 2027. * **State Board of Indigents' Defense Services:** Appropriates $1,815,655 for assigned counsel expenditures and $1,004,711 for operating expenditures from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2026. Authorizes application for and acceptance of grants and donations for fiscal year 2026, to be remitted to the State Treasurer and credited to the Gifts and Grants Fund. Makes not less than $54,428 available for assigned counsel payments in capital defense operations for

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Special Claims Against the State (Other)

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