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HB 2424 establishes a new license for pump installation contractors in Kansas and adds requirements for water well contractors. It mandates that contractors document each installation with specific details (location, pump specifications, well data) and submit records within 30 days. The bill also requires water quality analysis from Kansas-certified labs within 60 days after well completion, with reports submitted to the state health department. These provisions aim to improve groundwater data collection and safety standards for well systems.
HB 2095 establishes licensing requirements for pump installation contractors and water well contractors in Kansas, requiring them to pass exams, meet new qualifications, and maintain detailed records of installations. Contractors must submit specific data (like well location, pump specifications, and water quality test results from certified labs) to the Department of Health and Environment within set timeframes. The bill also changes license terms to begin July 1 of even-numbered years, directs penalty fines to a water program fund, and modifies existing regulations to standardize record-keeping for groundwater protection. This directly affects licensed contractors performing well-related work, including installation, repair, and water quality reporting.
HB 2113 establishes a state conservation fund in the treasury, requiring an annual $5 million transfer from the state general fund starting July 1, 2025. The fund must be used to match private water conservation investments (2:1 state-to-private ratio) and support domestic water quality sampling, with results shared with the state geological survey. It also amends water plan fund transfers, increasing annual allocations to the water technical assistance fund ($7 million) and water project grant fund ($18 million) starting in 2025. The bill directly affects Kansas conservation districts, the Department of Agriculture’s conservation division, and entities adopting new water technology in designated conservation areas.
