SB 511 Kansas Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Requiring the secretary of wildlife and parks to prepare and present any plans to reorganize the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to certain legislative committees and legislative approval of any such plans.

SB 511 requires the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks secretary to submit any reorganization plan (including restructuring, consolidating, or reclassifying departments or staff) to the Senate and House committees on agriculture and natural resources before implementation. Legislative approval via a concurrent resolution is mandatory for any reorganization to take effect. This bill applies directly to the department's leadership and processes, adding a review step for structural changes. The requirement expires on July 1, 2027, and does not alter the department’s operational authority under existing law.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 16, 2026 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources; Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Feb 17, 2026
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Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Feb 16, 2026
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