Providing for the qualifications of regular and provisional appraisers and allowing for the appointment of such appraisers to serve as county appraisers.

HB 2516 updates Kansas law governing county appraiser qualifications. It creates a temporary "provisional" appointment path for individuals without full certification, requiring them to complete a state-approved training course within two years to become a certified regular appraiser. The bill directly affects current and future county appraisers, requiring all appointees to hold specific certifications (like a registered mass appraiser or certified general appraiser) or complete the training to retain their position. Key provisions include setting clear certification standards, establishing a two-year timeline for provisional appraisers to complete training, and specifying that all required courses must be developed by the director of property valuation or approved by the Kansas real estate appraisal board. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.