HB 2455 is a funding bill that adjusts budget allocations for specific Kansas state agencies across fiscal years 2026-2029. It primarily increases expenditure limits for agencies like the State Board of Healing Arts ($8.2 million for 2027), Kansas State Board of Cosmetology ($1.3 million for 2027), and others, while slightly decreasing funding for the State Board of Pharmacy ($3.2 million for 2027). The bill also lapses unused funds for the Legislative Coordinating Council’s operations accounts. It directly affects state boards and agencies managing professional licensing fees, not the general public. The bill authorizes these budget adjustments through specific appropriations and fee fund modifications.
SB 337 is a budget bill that allocates funding for Kansas state agencies across fiscal years 2026-2029. It directly affects state boards and commissions by adjusting their annual expenditure limits, such as increasing funding for the State Board of Healing Arts ($8.2M) and Board of Nursing ($4.0M), while decreasing limits for the State Board of Pharmacy ($3.2M) and Real Estate Appraisal Board ($441K). The bill also lapsed unused funds for the Legislative Coordinating Council and authorizes capital improvement projects. It does not create new policies but adjusts existing budget allocations for specific state agency fee funds.
HB 2195 creates the Kansas Technical College Operating Grant Fund in the state treasury, administered by the state board of regents. The fund provides ongoing financial support to Kansas technical colleges (including Washburn Institute of Technology) for instruction and operational costs, specifically to meet state-set target objectives for each college's region and the state as a whole. All expenditures must follow standard state appropriation processes and be approved by the state board of regents' executive officer. This bill directly affects public technical colleges by establishing a dedicated funding mechanism for their core operational needs.
HB 2082 allocates state funding for fiscal years 2025 through 2027 to various Kansas state agencies, including the Abstracters' Board of Examiners and the Board of Accountancy. It specifies exact budget amounts for these agencies - such as $25,723 for the Abstracters' Board in 2026 and $483,965 for the Board of Accountancy in 2026 - with strict spending limits on items like official hospitality. The bill also establishes approval requirements for using a special litigation reserve fund, requiring director of budget review for unanticipated expenses. This budget measure directly affects state agencies by authorizing their fiscal operations and capital projects within defined financial constraints.
SB 68 allocates funding for Kansas state agencies across fiscal years 2025-2027, including specific amounts for the Board of Accountancy, Abstracters' Board of Examiners, and State Bank Commissioner. It sets spending limits (e.g., capping official hospitality expenses at $1,600 annually for the Board of Accountancy) and allows limited transfers between funds (up to $20,000 yearly from the Board of Accountancy’s fee fund to its litigation reserve). The bill adjusts existing expenditure limits, such as increasing the Board of Accountancy’s 2025 budget cap and decreasing the State Bank Commissioner’s 2025 cap, while authorizing unrestricted spending for certain litigation funds in 2026-2027. These provisions ensure agencies have targeted resources while maintaining fiscal oversight through defined spending parameters.
HB 2007 is a state budget bill allocating funding for Kansas government agencies across fiscal years 2025-2027. It specifically provides $25,723 for the Abstracters' Board of Examiners (2026) and $483,965 for the Board of Accountancy (2026), with annual spending limits on official hospitality ($1,600 max). The bill also establishes strict conditions for using a special litigation reserve fund, requiring budget director approval for expenditures tied to unforeseen circumstances or legislative policy compliance. These provisions ensure state funds are spent within defined limits for authorized agency operations and capital projects.
