Issue 19A - 05-07-2026 | Kansas Legislature

Volume 45 - Issue 19A - May 7, 2026

State of Kansas

Secretary of State

Certification of New State Laws

I, Scott Schwab, Secretary of State of the State of Kansas, do hereby certify that the following bill is a correct copy of the original enrolled bill now on file in my office.

Scott Schwab
Secretary of State

(Published in the Kansas Register May 7, 2026.)

House Bill No. 2513

An Act making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, for state agencies; authorizing certain transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments and fees; authorizing certain transfers; imposing certain restrictions and limitations; directing or authorizing certain disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to the foregoing; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 74-50,107, 74-8711, 74-99b34, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:

Section 1. (a) For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, appropriations are hereby made, restrictions and limitations are hereby imposed and transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments, fees, receipts, disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to the foregoing are hereby directed or authorized as provided in this act.

(b) The agencies named in this act are hereby authorized to initiate and complete the capital improvement projects specified and authorized by this act or for which appropriations are made by this act, subject to the restrictions and limitations imposed by this act.

(c) The provisions of this act relating to fiscal year 2027 shall be known and may be cited as the omnibus appropriation act of 2026 and shall constitute the omnibus reconciliation spending limit bill for the 2026 regular session of the legislature for purposes of K.S.A. 75-6702(a), and amendments thereto.

(d) The appropriations made by this act shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 46-155, and amendments thereto.

Sec. 2. (a) The department of corrections is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following amount from the El Dorado correctional facility – facilities operations account of the state general fund for lost property to the following claimant:

Billie Elliot #44808
Lansing Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 2
Lansing, KS 66043 $76.74

(b) The department of corrections is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following amount from the Hutchinson correctional facility – facilities operations account of the state general fund for lost property to the following claimants:

Preston Ladd #128060
Hutchinson Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 1568
Hutchinson, KS 67504 $551.12
Tremain Thompson #85140
Hutchinson Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 1568
Hutchinson, KS 67504 $157.00
Rudolph Wallace #80397
Hutchinson Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 1568
Hutchinson, KS 67504 $79.32
Isaiah Parker #0119323
Winfield Correctional Facility
1806 Pinecrest Circle
Winfield, KS 67156 $175.00

(c) The department of corrections is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following amount from the Lansing correctional facility – facilities operations account of the state general fund for lost or damaged property to the following claimants:

Robert Blaurock #0086516
Lansing Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 2
301 E Kansas
Lansing, KS 66042 $100.00
Cynthia Wiseman
Goodcents Services, LLC
10543 E 56^th St.
Raytown, MO 64133 $1,841.52

Sec. 3. The state historical society is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following amount from the operations account of the state general fund for damaged property to the following claimant:

Window Design & Remodeling Co.
9939 NW US HWY 24, Ste 1
Silver Lake, KS 66539 $3,366.21

Sec. 4. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this act, the director of accounts and reports is hereby authorized and directed to draw warrants on the state treasurer in favor of the claimants specified in this act, upon vouchers duly executed by the state agencies directed to pay the amounts specified in such sections to the claimants or their legal representatives or duly authorized agents, as provided by law.

(b) The director of accounts and reports shall secure prior to the payment of any amount to any claimant a written release and satisfaction of all claims and rights against the state of Kansas and any agencies, officers and employees of the state of Kansas regarding their respective claims.

Sec. 5.

BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 8(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the board of accountancy fee fund (082-00-2701-0100) of the board of accountancy is hereby decreased from $489,996 to $489,774.

Sec. 6.

STATE BANK COMMISSIONER

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 10(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the bank commissioner fee fund (094-00-2811) of the state bank commissioner is hereby increased from $13,711,453 to $14,144,365.

Sec. 7.

KANSAS BOARD OF BARBERING

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 12(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the board of barbering fee fund (100-00-2704-0100) of the Kansas board of barbering is hereby increased from $258,595 to $261,873.

Sec. 8.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE REGULATORY BOARD

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 14(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the behavioral sciences regulatory board fee fund (102-00-2730) of the Kansas behavioral sciences regulatory board is hereby increased from $1,234,535 to $1,251,739.

Sec. 9.

STATE BOARD OF HEALING ARTS

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 15(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the healing arts fee fund (105-00-2705-0100) of the state board of healing arts is hereby increased from $8,037,946 to $8,238,075.

Sec. 10.

KANSAS STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 16(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the cosmetology fee fund (149-00-2706-0100) of the Kansas state board of cosmetology is hereby increased from $1,315,590 to $1,334,062.

Sec. 11.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF CREDIT UNIONS

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 18(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the credit union fee fund (159-00-2026-0100) of the state department of credit unions is hereby increased from $1,417,916 to $1,769,929.

(b) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 18(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the credit union fee fund (159-00-2026-0100) of the state department of credit unions is hereby increased from $1,374,455 to $1,726,468.

(c) On or before January 11, 2027, the above agency shall provide a report to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means on the status of the agency’s access to the national credit union administration’s examination software and examiner training program: Provided, That if the agency reports that they have been granted access to such software and program, then on such date, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by subsection (a) on the credit union fee fund (159-00-2026-0100) of the state department of credit unions is hereby decreased from $1,726,468 to $1,583,468.

Sec. 12.

KANSAS DENTAL BOARD

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 19(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the dental board fee fund (167-00-2708-0100) of the Kansas dental board is hereby increased from $544,000 to $549,072.

Sec. 13.

STATE BOARD OF MORTUARY ARTS

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 20(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the mortuary arts fee fund (002-04-2709-0100) of the state board of mortuary arts is hereby increased from $359,143 to $364,354.

Sec. 14.

KANSAS BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN FITTING AND DISPENSING OF HEARING INSTRUMENTS

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 22(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the hearing instrument board fee fund (266-00-2712-9900) of the Kansas board of examiners in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments is hereby decreased from $38,255 to $38,201.

(b) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 22(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the hearing instrument board fee fund (266-00-2712-9900) of the Kansas board of examiners in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments is hereby decreased from $38,973 to $38,847.

Sec. 15.

BOARD OF NURSING

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 23(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the board of nursing fee fund (482-00-2716-0200) of the board of nursing is hereby increased from $3,954,238 to $3,997,433.

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures other than refunds authorized by law shall not exceed the following:

Nurse fair treatment and recovery fund No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to provide funding for any eligible claims for non-clinical harms related to licensure and professional standing.

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $500,000 from the board of nursing fee fund (482-00-2716-0200) of the board of nursing to the nurse fair treatment and recovery fund of the board of nursing.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 65-1118 and 65-1118a, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by section 23 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, to increase fees during fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 16.

BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 25(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the optometry fee fund (488-00-2717-0100) of the board of examiners in optometry is hereby increased from $254,869 to $256,684.

Sec. 17.

STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 27(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the state board of pharmacy fee fund (531-00-2718-0100) of the state board of pharmacy is hereby decreased from $3,607,526 to $3,205,483.

Sec. 18.

REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL BOARD

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 28(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the appraiser fee fund (543-00-2732-0100) of the real estate appraisal board is hereby decreased from $443,064 to $440,811.

Sec. 19.

KANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 29(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the real estate fee fund (549-00-2721-0100) of the Kansas real estate commission is hereby increased from $1,383,770 to $1,421,964.

Sec. 20.

STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL PROFESSIONS

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 30(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the technical professions fee fund (663-00-2729-0100) of the state board of technical professions is hereby increased from $875,120 to $885,516.

Sec. 21.

STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS

(a) On July 1, 2026, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 31(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the veterinary examiners fee fund (700-00-2727-1100) of the state board of veterinary examiners is hereby increased from $412,101 to $418,790.

Sec. 22.

KANSAS PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency, previously named the governmental ethics commission, from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (247-00-1000-0103) $17,688

Sec. 23.

LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $965,242 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 34(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the legislative coordinating council – operations account (422-00-1000-0100), the sum of $604,536 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $5,632,057 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 34(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the legislative research department – operations account (425-00-1000-0103), the sum of $150,000 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the $5,060,760 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 by section 34(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the office of revisor of statutes – operations account (579-00-1000-0103), the sum of $326,775 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 24.

LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Legislative coordinating council – operations (422-00-1000-0100) $978,684

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the legislative coordinating council – operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Legislative research department – operations (425-00-1000-0103) $6,105,858

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the legislative research department – operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Office of revisor of statutes – operations (579-00-1000-0103) $5,556,965

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the office of revisor of statutes – operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Legislative research department special revenue fund (425-00-2111-2000) No limit
Legislature employment security fund No limit

Sec. 25.

LEGISLATURE

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $25,522,660 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 36(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operations (including official hospitality) account (428-00-1000-0103), the sum of $400,000 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $8,836,189 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 36(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the legislative information system account (428-00-1000-0300), the sum of $205,600 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 26.

LEGISLATURE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operations (including official hospitality) (428-00-1000-0103) $24,688,536

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operations (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account, pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson or vice chairperson of the legislative coordinating council, to pay compensation and travel expenses and subsistence expenses or allowances as authorized by K.S.A. 75-3212, and amendments thereto, for members and associate members of the advisory committee to the Kansas commission on interstate cooperation established under K.S.A. 46-407a, and amendments thereto, for attendance at meetings of the advisory committee that are authorized by the legislative coordinating council, except that: (1) The legislative coordinating council may establish restrictions or limitations, or both, on travel expenses, subsistence expenses or allowances, or any combination thereof, paid to members and associate members of such advisory committee; and (2) any person who is an associate member of such advisory committee, by reason of such person having been accredited by the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws as a life member of that organization, shall receive the same travel expenses and subsistence expenses for attendance at meetings of the advisory committee as a regular member, but shall receive no per diem compensation: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account for services, facilities and supplies provided for legislators in addition to those provided under the approved budget and for related copying, facsimile transmission and other services provided to persons other than legislators, in accordance with policies and any restrictions or limitations prescribed by the legislative coordinating council: And provided further, That no expenditures shall be made from this account for any meeting of any joint committee, or of any subcommittee of any joint committee, chargeable to fiscal year 2027 unless such meeting is approved by the legislative coordinating council: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 45-116, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made from this account for the printing and distribution of copies of the permanent journals of the senate or the house of representatives to each member of the legislature during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 77-138, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made from this account for the printing and distribution of complete sets of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to each member of the legislature in excess of one complete set of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to each member at the commencement of the member’s first term as legislator during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 77-138, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made from this account for the legislator’s name to be printed on one complete set of the Kansas Statutes Annotated during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 77-165, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made from this account for the printing and delivering of a set of the cumulative supplements of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to each member of the legislature in excess of one cumulative supplement set of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to each member of the legislature during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-1005, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made from this account to reimburse members of the legislature for expenses incurred in printing correspondence with constituents: And provided further, That no expenses shall be reimbursed unless a legislator has first obtained approval for such printing by the director of legislative administrative services: And provided further, That such reimbursements shall only be issued after a legislator provides written receipts showing such expense to the director of legislative administrative services: And provided further, That the maximum amount reimbursed to any legislator shall be equal to or less than the maximum amount allotted to any legislator for constituent correspondence pursuant to policies adopted by the legislative coordinating council: And provided further, That in addition to the provisions of the Kansas legislative intern program pursuant to legislative coordinating council policy 37, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from this account in fiscal year 2027 to pay for the actual mileage of Kansas legislative interns traveling to the capitol for the required minimum of 12 days of attendance at the capitol.

Legislative information system (428-00-1000-0300) $13,707,300

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the legislative information system account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Legislative special revenue fund (428-00-2260-2200) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the legislative special revenue fund, pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson or the vice chairperson of the legislative coordinating council, to pay compensation and travel expenses and subsistence expenses or allowances as authorized by K.S.A. 75-3212, and amendments thereto, for members and associate members of the advisory committee to the Kansas commission on interstate cooperation established under K.S.A. 46-407a, and amendments thereto, for attendance at meetings of the advisory committee which are authorized by the legislative coordinating council, except that: (1) The legislative coordinating council may establish restrictions or limitations, or both, on travel expenses, subsistence expenses or allowances, or any combination thereof, paid to members and associate members of such advisory committee; and (2) any person who is an associate member of such advisory committee, by reason of such person having been accredited by the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws as a life member of that organization, shall receive the same travel expenses and subsistence expenses for attendance at meetings of the advisory committee as a regular member, but shall receive no per diem compensation: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for services, facilities and supplies provided for legislators in addition to those provided under the approved budget and for related copying, facsimile transmission and other services provided to persons other than legislators, in accordance with policies and any restrictions or limitations prescribed by the legislative coordinating council: And provided further, That amounts are hereby authorized to be collected for such services, facilities and supplies in accordance with policies of the council: And provided further, That such amounts shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the expenses incurred for providing such services, facilities and supplies and shall be consistent with policies and fees established in accordance with K.S.A. 46-1207a, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That all such amounts received shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the legislative special revenue fund: And provided further, That all donations, gifts or bequests of money for the legislative branch of government that are received and accepted by the legislative coordinating council shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to an account of the legislative special revenue fund: And provided further, That no expenditures shall be made from this fund for any meeting of any joint committee, or of any subcommittee of any joint committee, during fiscal year 2026 unless such meeting is approved by the legislative coordinating council: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 45-116, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made from this fund for the printing and distribution of copies of the permanent journals of the senate or the house of representatives to each member of the legislature during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 77-138, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made from this fund for the printing and distribution of complete sets of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to each member of the legislature in excess of one complete set of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to each member at the commencement of the member’s first term as legislator during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 77-138, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made from this fund for the legislator’s name to be printed on one complete set of the Kansas Statutes Annotated during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 77-165, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made from this fund for the printing and delivering of a set of the cumulative supplements of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to each member of the legislature in excess of one cumulative supplement set of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to each member of the legislature during fiscal year 2027.

Capitol restoration – gifts and donations fund (428-00-7348-7000) No limit

(c) As used in this section, “joint committee” includes the joint committee on administrative rules and regulations, healthcare stabilization fund oversight committee, joint committee on special claims against the state, legislative budget committee, joint committee on state building construction, joint committee on information technology, joint committee on pensions, investments and benefits, joint committee on state-tribal relations, confirmation oversight committee, J. Russell (Russ) Jennings joint committee on corrections and juvenile justice oversight, compensation commission, joint committee on Kansas security, Robert G. (Bob) Bethell joint committee on home and community based services and KanCare oversight, capitol preservation committee, joint committee on child welfare system oversight, joint committee on fiduciary financial institutions oversight, joint committee on vacancy appointments and any other committee, commission or other body for which expenditures are to be paid from moneys appropriated for the legislature for the expenses of any meeting of any such body or for the expenses of any member thereof.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 to install and make available during the 2027 regular session of the legislature short-range wireless technology to transmit live audio of the house of representatives and the senate chambers during such chambers’ session with access to such audio limited to approved legislator devices or otherwise allow for bluetooth connection and provide an independent internet network for such technology and access to such network be limited to legislators.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to create an interim study committee to review, discuss and make recommendations for the funding of Kansas highway patrol capital improvement projects: Provided, That such committee shall be authorized to meet five days.

Sec. 27.

DIVISION OF POST AUDIT

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $3,602,447 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 38(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operations (including legislative post audit committee) account (540-00-1000-0100), the sum of $332,419 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 28.

DIVISION OF POST AUDIT

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operations (including legislative post audit committee) (540-00-1000-0100) $3,976,169

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operations (including legislative post audit committee) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 29.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Governor’s department (252-00-1000-0503) $102,000

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures shall not exceed the following:

Office of early childhood coordinating activities – federal fund No limit

Sec. 30.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Governor’s department (252-00-1000-0503) $4,234,665

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the governor’s department account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account for official hospitality and contingencies without limitation at the discretion of the governor: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2027 to provide to members of the public upon request information concerning all locations where the governor and the lieutenant governor traveled during fiscal year 2027 and the amount of travel expenses for each such location.

Domestic violence prevention grants (252-00-1000-0600) $25,124,413

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the domestic violence prevention grants account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the domestic violence prevention grants account for official hospitality and contingencies without limitation at the discretion of the governor.

Child advocacy centers (252-00-1000-0610) $7,295,333

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the child advocacy centers account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the child advocacy centers account for official hospitality and contingencies without limitation at the discretion of the governor: And provided further, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to authorize as allowable expenditures any grant funding for eligible child advocacy center organizations to conduct educational activities regarding child sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made from such account whereby child advocacy centers are funded in order of the date of establishment starting with the most recently established child advocacy center.

CASA grant (252-00-1000-0630) $1,231,278

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the CASA grant account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the CASA grant account for official hospitality and contingencies without limitation at the discretion of the governor.

(b) Expenditures may be made by the above agency for travel expenses of the governor’s spouse when accompanying the governor or when representing the governor on official state business, for travel and subsistence expenditures, for security personnel when traveling with the governor and for entertainment of officials and other persons as guests from the amount appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 by subsection (a) from the state general fund in the governor’s department account (252-00-1000-0503).

(c) Expenditures may be made by the above agency for travel expenses of the lieutenant governor’s spouse when accompanying the lieutenant governor or when representing the lieutenant governor on official state business, for travel and subsistence expenditures, for security personnel when traveling with the lieutenant governor and for entertainment of officials and other persons as guests from the amount appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by subsection (a) from the state general fund in the governor’s department account (252-00-1000-0503).

(d) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures shall not exceed the following:

Special programs fund (252-00-2149) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the special programs fund for operating expenditures for the office of the governor, including conferences and official hospitality: Provided further, That the governor is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such conferences: And provided further, That fees for such conferences shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred for such conferences, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for such conferences shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the special programs fund.

Conversion of materials and equipment fund (252-00-2409) No limit
Kansas commission on disability concerns fee fund (252-00-2767) No limit
White collar crime fund (252-00-2853) No limit
Residential substance abuse – federal fund (252-00-3006) No limit
Arrest grant – federal fund (252-00-3082) No limit
National criminal history improvement program – federal fund (252-00-3189). No limit
Violence against women grant – federal fund (252-00-3214) No limit
Project safe neighborhoods – federal fund (252-00-3217) No limit
Coverdell forensic science improvement – federal fund (252-00-3227) No limit
Crime victim assistance – federal fund (252-00-3260) No limit
Pandemic assistance/vaccine equity fund (252-00-3372) No limit
Access visitation grant – federal fund (252-00-3460) No limit
Battered women/family violence prevention – federal fund (252-00-3461) No limit
Sexual assault services program – federal fund (252-00-3465) No limit
Family violence prevention services – ARPA federal fund (252-00-3640) No limit
Emergency rental assistance – federal fund (252-00-3646) No limit
Coronavirus emergency supplemental – federal fund (252-00-3671) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund – federal fund (252-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (252-00-3756) No limit
Edward Byrne justice assistance grants – federal fund (252-00-3757) No limit
Prison rape elimination act – federal fund (252-00-3758) No limit
Homeowners’ assistance – federal fund (252-00-3759) No limit
John R Justice grant – federal fund (252-00-3802) No limit
Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission – donations fund (252-00-7236) No limit
Advisory commission on African-American affairs – donations fund (252-00-7242). No limit
Office of early childhood coordinating activities – federal fund No limit

Sec. 31.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Operating expenditures (082-00-1000-0103) $74,568
Office of inspector general (082-00-1000-0300) $218,619

State access and visitation program fund No limit

(c) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 41(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the crime victims compensation fund (082-00-2563-2060) for state operations of the attorney general is hereby increased from $851,889 to $874,591.

(d) On the effective date of this act, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $400,000 from the Kansas endowment for youth fund (365-00-7000-2000) to the tobacco master settlement agreement compliance fund (082-00-2383-2320) of the attorney general.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026, as authorized by section 41 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2026 to encourage the Kansas fights addiction grant review board created by K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-778, and amendments thereto, to approve any grant application submitted by the state board of pharmacy to fund the continuation of the Gateway function that provides integration of the prescription monitoring program, otherwise known as K-TRACS, into electronic medical record and pharmacy systems.

Sec. 32.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Litigation costs (082-00-1000-0040) $38,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the litigation costs account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Operating expenditures (082-00-1000-0103) $9,418,293

Office of inspector general (082-00-1000-0300) $2,126,848

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the office of inspector general account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 for the office of inspector general to conduct an audit on the utilization of the service and repair of complex wheelchairs, annual preventative maintenance appointments and any necessary repairs not requiring prior authorization by the division of health care finance of the department of health and environment during fiscal year 2027.

Child abuse grants (082-00-1000-0400) $75,000
Child exchange and visitation centers (082-00-1000-0450) $128,000

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-7334, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the above agency may use moneys in the child exchange and visitation centers account for matching funds.

Abuse, neglect and exploitation unit (082-00-1000-0500) $420,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the abuse, neglect and exploitation unit account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made by the office of the attorney general from the abuse, neglect and exploitation unit account pursuant to contracts with other agencies or organizations to provide services related to the investigation or litigation of findings related to abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Protection from abuse (082-00-1000-0900) $570,900
Hearing protection for law enforcement program $1,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account in the fiscal year 2027 to develop and issue a request for proposal and select a single provider for law enforcement hearing protection: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $313,700 shall be made by the above agency to contract with the awardee for a multi-use, rechargeable custom hearing protection product with a maximum output of 90 decibels for law enforcement officers employed by the Kansas bureau of investigation and the Kansas highway patrol: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $686,300 shall be made by the above agency to contract with the awardee for standard, non-custom, active hearing protection for local law enforcement officers that are a commercial, off-the-shelf, multi-use, completely in the canal hearing protection product with a minimum noise reduction rating of 25 decibels and a maximum output of 80 decibels: And provided further, That the above agency shall make such standard hearing protection available to local law enforcement officers distributed equally to agencies located in the congressional districts of the state on a first-come first-serve basis within such districts.

Inspector general public assistance program integrity, audit and procurement support RFP $830,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to develop and issue a request for proposal and select a provider for process intelligence software and services to support the inspector general in reducing payment errors, identifying waste, fraud, abuse and process breakdowns and conducting whole-population audits across all public assistance programs within the inspector general’s investigative and audit jurisdiction under K.S.A. 75-7427, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That the inspector general shall require as part of such proposal that the selected provider submit written findings, measurable cost-savings estimates and recommendations for statutory, administrative or budgetary action.

Court cost fund (082-00-2012-2000) No limit
Private detective fee fund (082-00-2029-2029) No limit

Provided, That, in furtherance of the purposes authorized by K.S.A. 75-7b17, and amendments thereto, specifically obtaining “such other information as deemed necessary by the attorney general” pursuant to K.S.A. 75-7b17(b)(5), and amendments thereto, expenditures may be made from the private detective fee fund to secure from the Kansas bureau of investigation criminal history record information related to adult convictions, adult non-convictions, adult diversions, adult expunged records, juvenile adjudications, juvenile non-adjudications, juvenile diversions and juvenile expunged records for fingerprints submitted in conjunction with an application for a private detective firearm permit.

Scrap metal theft reduction fee fund (082-00-2085-2100) No limit
Kansas attorney general batterer intervention program certification fund (082-00-2103-2103) No limit
Attorney general’s committee on crime prevention fee fund (082-00-2113-2090) No limit

Provided, That, expenditures may be made from the attorney general’s committee on crime prevention fee fund for operating expenditures directly or indirectly related to conducting training seminars organized by the attorney general’s committee on crime prevention, including official hospitality: Provided further, That the office of the attorney general is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for conducting training seminars organized by the attorney general’s committee on crime prevention: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the direct and indirect operating expenses incurred for conducting such seminars, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for conducting such seminars shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the attorney general’s committee on crime prevention fee fund.

Protection from abuse fund (082-00-2239-2030) No limit
Bond transcript review fee fund (082-00-2254-2300) No limit
Bail enforcement agents fee fund (082-00-2259-2259) No limit

Provided, That, in furtherance of the purposes authorized by K.S.A. 75-7e01 through 75-7e09, and amendments thereto, expenditures may be made from the bail enforcement agents fee fund to secure from the Kansas bureau of investigation criminal history record information related to adult convictions, adult non-convictions, adult diversions, adult expunged records, juvenile adjudications, juvenile non-adjudications, juvenile diversions and juvenile expunged records for fingerprints submitted in conjunction with an application for a bail enforcement agent license.

Fraud and abuse criminal prosecution fund (082-00-2262-2262) No limit
Debt collection administration cost recovery fund (082-00-2305-2240) No limit

Provided, That the office of the attorney general shall deposit in the state treasury to the credit of the debt collection administration cost recovery fund all moneys remitted to the office of the attorney general as administrative costs under contracts entered into pursuant to K.S.A. 75-719, and amendments thereto.

Interstate water litigation fund (082-00-2311-2295) No limit

Provided, That, in addition to the other purposes authorized by K.S.A. 82a-1802, and amendments thereto, expenditures may be made from the interstate water litigation fund for: (1) Litigation costs for the case of Kansas v. Colorado No. 105, Original in the Supreme Court of the United States, including repayment of past contributions; (2) expenses related to the appointment of a river master or such other official as may be appointed by the Supreme Court to administer, implement or enforce its decree or other orders of the Supreme Court related to this case; and (3) expenses incurred by agencies of the state of Kansas to monitor actions of the state of Colorado and its water users and to enforce any settlement, decree or order of the Supreme Court related to this case.

Sexually violent predator expense fund (082-00-2379-2310) No limit
Tobacco master settlement agreement compliance fund (082-00-2383-2320) No limit
Concealed weapon licensure fund (082-00-2450-2400) No limit
County law enforcement equipment fund (082-00-2470-2470) No limit
Attorney general’s open government fund (082-00-2497-2497) No limit
Attorney general’s antitrust special revenue fund (082-00-2506-2050) No limit
Crime victims compensation fund (082-00-2563-2060) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the crime victims compensation fund for state operations shall not exceed $873,388: Provided further, That any expenditures for payment of compensation to crime victims are authorized to be made from this fund regardless of when the claim was awarded.

Child exchange and visiting centers fund (082-00-2579-2250) No limit
Crime victims assistance fund (082-00-2598-2070) No limit
Tort claims fund (082-00-2613-2080) No limit
Medicaid fraud prosecution revolving fund (082-00-2641-2280) No limit

Provided, That all moneys recovered by the medicaid fraud and abuse division of the attorney general’s office in the enforcement of state and federal law that are in excess of any restitution for overcharges and interest, including all moneys recovered as recoupment of expenses of investigation and prosecution, shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the medicaid fraud prosecution revolving fund: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 21-5933, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made from the medicaid fraud prosecution revolving fund for other operating expenditures of the attorney general’s office for medicaid fraud prosecution direct and indirect costs.

False claims litigation revolving fund (082-00-2650-2600) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the false claims litigation revolving fund for costs associated with litigation under the Kansas false claims act, K.S.A. 75-7501 et seq., and amendments thereto.

Children’s advocacy center fund (082-00-2654-2610) No limit
911 state maintenance fund (082-00-2747-2447) No limit
Roofing contractor registration fund (082-00-2774-2774) No limit
Human trafficking victim assistance fund (082-00-2775-2775) No limit
Criminal appeals cost fund (082-00-2779-2779) No limit
State medicaid fraud forfeiture fund (082-00-2822-2822) No limit
Kansas fights addiction fund (082-00-2826-2826) No limit
Municipalities fight addiction fund (082-00-2838-2838) No limit
Charitable organizations fee fund (082-00-2863-2863) No limit
Ed Byrne memorial justice assistance grant federal fund (082-00-3057-3057) No limit
State medicaid fraud control unit – federal fund (082-00-3060-3060) No limit
Medicaid fraud control unit (082-00-3060-3080) No limit
Crime victims compensation federal fund (082-00-3133-3020) No limit
Alcohol impaired driving cntrmsr federal fund (082-00-3247-3247) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (082-00-3753-3753) No limit
Medicaid indirect cost federal fund (082-00-3919-3919) No limit
Federal forfeiture fund (082-00-3940-3940) No limit
Attorney general’s state agency representation fund (082-00-6125-6125) No limit
Crime victims grants and gifts fund (082-00-7340-7010) No limit

Provided, That all private grants and gifts received by the crime victims compensation board shall be deposited to the credit of the crime victims grants and gifts fund.

Attorney general’s antitrust suspense fund (082-00-9002-9000) No limit
Attorney general’s consumer protection clearing fund (082-00-9003-9010) No limit
Medicaid fraud reimbursement fund (082-00-9034-9040) No limit
Suspense fund (082-00-9112-9030) No limit
SUID case registry fund (082-00-3098-3098) No limit
State access and visitation program fund No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, grants made pursuant to K.S.A. 74-7325, and amendments thereto, from the protection from abuse fund (082-00-2239-2030) and grants made pursuant to K.S.A. 74-7334, and amendments thereto, from the crime victims assistance fund (082-00-2598-2070) shall be made after consideration of the recommendation of an entity that has been designated by the United States department of health and human services and by the centers for disease control and prevention as the official domestic violence or sexual assault coalition.

(d) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $50,000 from the state general fund to the sexually violent predator expense fund (082-00-2379-2310) of the office of the attorney general.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-769, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, to set legal representation charges for state agencies at a rate exceeding $100 per hour.

(f) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $600,000 from the state general fund to the medicaid fraud prosecution revolving fund (082-00-2641-2280) of the office of the attorney general.

(g) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $400,000 from the Kansas endowment for youth fund (365-00-7000-2000) to the tobacco master settlement agreement compliance fund (082-00-2383-2320) of the office of the attorney general.

Sec. 33.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

(a) Any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, in the inspector general public assistance program integrity, audit and procurement support RFP account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028: Provided, That all moneys in such account shall be subject to the provisions of section 32(a).

Sec. 34.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

(a) On the effective date of this act, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $254,545 from the information and services fee fund (622-00-2430-2300) of the office of the secretary of state to the democracy fund (622-00-2702) of the office of the secretary of state.

Sec. 35.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

Cemetery and funeral audit fee fund (622-00-2225) No limit
HAVA ELVIS fund (622-00-2353-2150) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment fund (622-00-2418) No limit
Information and services fee fund (622-00-2430-2300) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the information and services fee fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,500.

State register fee fund (622-00-2619-2500) No limit
Uniform commercial code fee fund (622-00-2664-2600) No limit
Technology communication fee fund (622-00-2672-2900) No limit
Athlete agent registration fee fund (622-00-2674-2700) No limit
Democracy fund (622-00-2702) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from the democracy fund shall be to provide matching funds to implement title II of the federal help America vote act of 2002, public law 107-252, as prescribed under that act.

Help America vote act federal fund (622-00-3091) No limit
HAVA title I federal fund (622-00-3283-3283) No limit
HAVA election security fund 2018 (622-00-3956-3956) No limit
State flag and banner fund (622-00-5130-4600) No limit
Secretary of state fee refund fund (622-00-9047) No limit
Suspense fund (622-00-9046) No limit
Electronic voting machine examination fund (622-00-9101) No limit
Prepaid services fund (622-00-9114) No limit
Credit card clearing fund (622-00-9434) No limit
Professional employer organization fee fund (622-00-2678) No limit
State homeland security grant federal fund (622-00-3629-3629) No limit

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 by the above agency, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such special revenue fund or funds to provide a report to the house appropriations committee and the senate ways and means committee detailing the costs of publication in a newspaper in each county pursuant to K.S.A. 64-103, and amendments thereto, of any constitutional amendment that is introduced by the legislature during the 2027 regular session of the legislature and detailing costs to local units of governments for conducting elections that include proposed constitutional amendments.

(c) On or before the 10^th day of each month commencing on July 1, 2026, during fiscal year 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the democracy fund interest earnings based on:

(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the democracy fund for the preceding month; and

(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.

Sec. 36.

OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER

(a) On the effective date of this act, notwithstanding the provisions of sections 13 or 14 of chapter 97 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, the total of all amounts transferred from the state general fund to the build Kansas matching grant fund shall not exceed $130,000,000.

(b) On July 1, 2026, the provisions of section 14(b) of chapter 97 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas are hereby declared to be null and void and shall have no force and effect.

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $20,000,000 from the state general fund to the build Kansas matching grant fund: Provided, however, That, if in the aggregate, the amount transferred from the state general fund to the build Kansas matching grant fund pursuant to any previous state finance council action is equal to $130,000,000, then the provisions of this subsection are null and void.

Sec. 37.

OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Pregnancy compassion awareness program $3,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to continue the statewide program, previously known as the alternatives to abortion program, to enhance and increase resources that promote childbirth instead of abortion to women facing unplanned pregnancies and to offer a full range of services, including pregnancy support centers, adoption assistance and maternity homes: Provided further, That the program shall include only the following services: Counseling and mentoring; care coordination for prenatal services, including connecting clients to health programs; providing educational materials and information about pregnancy and parenting; referrals to county and social service programs, including child care, transportation, housing and state and federal benefit programs; classes on life skills, budgeting, parenting, stress management, job training, job placement and obtaining a GED certificate; providing material items, including, but not limited to, car seats, cribs, maternity clothes, infant diapers and formula; and support groups in maternity homes: And provided further, That program services shall be made available to any Kansas resident who is a pregnant woman, the biological father of an unborn child, the biological or adoptive parent or legal guardian of a child 24 months of age or younger, a program participant who has experienced the loss of a child or a parent or legal guardian of a pregnant child who is a program participant: And provided further, That the provision and delivery of services under the program shall be dependent on participant needs as assessed by the nonprofit organization providing the services and not otherwise prioritized by any state agency: And provided further, That program services shall be available to participants only during pregnancy and continuing for up to 24 months after birth of the child: And provided further, That the state treasurer shall continue to contract with the nonprofit organization that was awarded such contract in fiscal year 2026 to provide services under the pregnancy compassion awareness program, and such nonprofit organization shall subcontract with existing pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, maternity homes and social service organizations to provide program services to promote childbirth instead of abortion: And provided further, That such contract extension shall be for a term not longer than one year: And provided further, That the selected contractor and any subcontractors may provide services in addition to the enumerated program services, but such services shall not be funded through the pregnancy compassion awareness program: And provided further, That the state treasurer shall include as a condition of the contract extension with the nonprofit organization selected to provide program services: (1) The assessment of an administrative fine for failure to satisfy program requirements, including required reporting, or for the intentional or reckless misuse of any funds awarded by the terms of such contract, and such fine shall be in the amount of 10% of the funds awarded by the terms of such contract and shall be deposited into the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, to the credit of the state general fund; and (2) that such nonprofit organization shall submit a report to the legislature and the state treasurer on or before June 30, 2027, on the administration of the program during fiscal year 2027, including: The number of clients; the number of clients who participated in case management services; the number of case management hours provided to clients; the number of clients engaged in educational services or job training and placement activities; the number of newborns who were born to program participants; the number of such newborns placed for adoption; the number of fathers who participated in program services; the number of client satisfaction surveys completed; and any other information that shows the success of the contractor’s administration of the program: And provided further, That the state treasurer shall establish the pregnancy compassion public awareness program to be administered by the same nonprofit organization contracted with to provide pregnancy compassion awareness program services: And provided further, That the purpose of the public awareness program is to help pregnant women who are at risk of having abortions to be made aware of the pregnancy compassion awareness program services: And provided further, That the public awareness program shall include the development and promotion of a website that provides a geographically indexed list of available pregnancy compassion awareness program services and nonprofit subcontractors that provide services: And provided further, That the public awareness program may include, but shall not be limited to, the use of television, radio, outdoor advertising, newspapers, magazines, other print media and the internet to provide information about the pregnancy compassion awareness program services and subcontractors: And provided further, That, to the greatest extent possible, the secretary for children and families shall supplement and match moneys appropriated for the pregnancy compassion awareness program with federal and other public and private moneys, and such moneys shall be prioritized to be used preferentially for the program and the public awareness program and be transferred from the special revenue fund or funds of the Kansas department for children and families as identified by the secretary for children and families to the pregnancy compassion awareness program account to be expended for such programs: Provided, however, That the pregnancy compassion awareness program and the pregnancy compassion public awareness program and any moneys appropriated or expended therefor shall not be used to perform, induce, assist in the performing or inducing of or refer for abortions, and moneys appropriated or expended for such programs shall not be granted to organizations or affiliates of organizations that perform, induce, assist in the performing or inducing of or refer for abortions.

Bond services fee fund (670-00-2061-2500) No limit
Kansas postsecondary education savings expense fund (670-00-2096-2000) No limit
KS ABLE savings expense fund (670-00-2177-2177) No limit
Unclaimed property expense fund (670-00-2362-2200) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the unclaimed property expense fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,000.

State treasurer operating fund (670-00-2374-2300) $2,059,680

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of the uniform unclaimed property act, K.S.A. 58-3934 et seq., and amendments thereto, or any other statute, of all the moneys received under the uniform unclaimed property act during fiscal year 2027, the office of the state treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to credit the first amount equal to the expenditure limitation approved by this or other appropriation act of the legislature received and deposited in the state treasury to the state treasurer operating fund: Provided further, That, notwithstanding any provision of the uniform unclaimed property act, K.S.A. 58-3934 et seq., and amendments thereto, or any other statute, on June 30, 2027, the office of the state treasurer shall certify any remaining unencumbered balance in the state treasurer operating fund exceeding $100,000 to the director of accounts and reports, who shall transfer such certified amount from the state treasurer operating fund to the state general fund on June 30, 2027: And provided further, That, after such aggregate amount has been credited to the state treasurer operating fund, then all of the moneys received under the uniform unclaimed property act during fiscal year 2027 shall be credited as prescribed under the uniform unclaimed property act: And provided further, That all moneys credited to the state treasurer operating fund during fiscal year 2027 are to reimburse the office of the state treasurer for accounting, auditing, budgeting, legal, payroll, personnel and purchasing services and any other governmental services that are performed to administer the provisions of the uniform unclaimed property act that are not otherwise reimbursed under any other provision of law.

Conversion of materials and equipment fund (670-00-2461-2700) No limit
Distinctive license plate royalty fund (670-00-2885-2885) No limit
Other federal grants fund (670-00-3878-3878) No limit
Kansas postsecondary education savings program trust fund (670-00-7241-7100) No limit
Tax increment financing revenue replacement fund (670-00-7391-4700) No limit
Transportation development district sales tax fund (670-00-7601-7000) No limit
County and city transient guest tax fund (670-00-7602-6600) No limit
County and city retailers’ sales tax fund (670-00-7608-6000) No limit
Community improvement district sales tax fund (670-00-7610-7650) No limit
City bond finance fund (670-00-7654) No limit
Local alcoholic liquor fund (670-00-7665-6100) No limit
County and city compensating use tax fund (670-00-7667-6200) No limit
Racing admissions tax fund (670-00-7670-6300) No limit
Rental motor vehicle excise tax fund (670-00-7681-6800) No limit
Redevelopment bond fund (670-00-7683-6900) No limit
Business machinery and equipment tax reduction assistance fund (670-00-7684-7680) $0
Telecommunications and railroad machinery and equipment tax reduction assistance fund (670-00-7685-7690) $0
Fiscal agency fund (670-00-7754-6400) No limit
Unclaimed property claims fund (670-00-7758-7700) No limit
Local alcoholic liquor equalization fund (670-00-7759-6500) No limit
Suspense fund (670-00-9054-9000) No limit
Spirit bonds fund (670-00-9515-9515) No limit

Provided, That, on the 15^th day of each month that commences during fiscal year 2027, the secretary of revenue shall determine the amount of revenue received by the state during the preceding month from withholding taxes paid with respect to an eligible project by each taxpayer that is an eligible business for which bonds have been issued under K.S.A. 74-50,136, and amendments thereto, and for which the Spirit bonds fund was created, and shall certify the amount so determined to the director of accounts and reports and, at the same time as such certification is transmitted to the director of accounts and reports, shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research: Provided further, That, upon receipt of each such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount certified from the state general fund to the Spirit bonds fund: And provided further, That, on or before the 10^th day of each month commencing during fiscal year 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the Spirit bonds fund interest earnings based on: (1) The average daily balance of moneys in the Spirit bonds fund for the preceding month; and (2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month: And provided further, That the moneys credited to the Spirit bonds fund from the withholding taxes paid by an eligible business and the interest earnings thereon shall be transferred by the office of the state treasurer from the Spirit bonds fund to the special economic revitalization fund administered by the office of the state treasurer in accordance with K.S.A. 74-50,136, and amendments thereto.

Bioscience development and investment fund (670-00-9510-9510) No limit
Special economic revitalization fund (670-00-9520-9520) No limit
Special qualified industrial manufacturer fund (670-00-9525-9525) No limit

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-648, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, on July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $50,000 from the Kansas postsecondary education savings expense fund (670-00-2096-2000) of the office of the state treasurer to the KS ABLE savings expense fund (670-00-2177-2177) of the office of the state treasurer.

(e) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by section 47 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for an aviation loan program providing loans to eligible borrowers: Provided, That eligible borrower means an airport authority or an entity is engaged in the business of maintaining, repairing or overhauling aircraft in Kansas and located on or adjacent to a national airport or military base and the majority of ownership interest of such entity is held in or the authority is authorized by a city or county in Kansas: Provided further, That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to enter into loan agreements for purposes of the aviation loan program: And provided further, That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to certify to the director of investments an amount of not to exceed $50,000,000 of unencumbered funds pursuant to article 42 of chapter 75 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, available for aviation loan deposit loans: And provided further, That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to disseminate information and to provide aviation loan deposit loan packages to eligible lending institutions as defined in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-4291, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That the aviation loan deposit loan package shall be completed by such eligible borrower before being forwarded to the eligible lending institution for consideration: And provided further, That such eligible lending institution that agrees to receive an aviation loan deposit shall accept and review applications from eligible borrowers and shall apply all usual lending standards to determine the creditworthiness of such eligible borrowers: And provided further, That an eligible borrower shall certify on the loan application that the loan will be used exclusively for new construction related to or expenses involved in the construction of hangars for the purpose of facilitating painting and drying of aircraft: And provided further, That: (1) an eligible borrower shall create one new employment position for every $300,000 applied for from such loan; (2) such jobs shall be performed and located in Kansas; (3) the rate of compensation for each newly created position shall be 85% of or more than the mean wage in the county in which the position is employed as determined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics quarterly census of employment and wages; and (4) an eligible borrower shall hire United States citizens or lawful permanent residents for such positions: And provided further, That an eligible borrower shall certify on the loan application that the borrower will meet such requirements for creating new jobs, hiring of employees and compensation: And provided further, That the eligible lending institution may approve or reject an aviation loan deposit loan package based on the institution’s evaluation of the eligible borrowers included in the package, the amount of the individual loan and other appropriate considerations: And provided further, That the eligible lending institution shall forward to the state treasurer an approved aviation loan deposit loan package in the form and manner prescribed and approved by the state treasurer: And provided further, That the package shall include information regarding the amount of the loan requested by each eligible borrower and such other information regarding each eligible borrower that the state treasurer may require: And provided further, That such package shall include a certification by the applicant that such applicant is an eligible borrower: And provided further, That the state treasurer may accept or reject an aviation loan deposit loan package based on the state treasurer’s evaluation of whether the loan to the eligible borrower meets the requirements of the aviation loan deposit program: And provided further, That if sufficient funds are not available for an aviation loan deposit, then the applications may be considered in the order received when funds are once again available, subject to a review by the lending institution: And provided further, That upon acceptance, the state treasurer shall certify to the director of investments the amount required for such aviation loan deposit loan package, and the director of investments shall place an aviation loan deposit in the amount certified by the state treasurer with the eligible lending institution at an interest rate that is 2% below the market rate as provided in K.S.A. 75-4237, and amendments thereto, and that shall be recalculated on the first business day of January of each year using the market rate then in effect: And provided further, That the minimum interest rate shall be 0.25% if the market rate is below 2.25%: And provided further, That when necessary, the state treasurer may request the director of investments to place such aviation loan deposit with the eligible lending institution prior to acceptance of an aviation loan deposit loan package: And provided further, That the eligible lending institution shall enter into an aviation loan deposit agreement with the state treasurer and such agreement shall include requirements necessary to implement the purposes of the aviation loan deposit program: And provided further, That such requirements shall include an agreement by the eligible lending institution to lend an amount equal to the aviation loan deposit to eligible borrowers at an interest rate that is not more than 3% greater than the interest rate on aviation loan deposits that is provided to the eligible lending institution: And provided further, That such rate shall be recalculated on the first business day of January of each year using the market rate then in effect: And provided further, That the agreement shall include provisions authorizing the state treasurer to determine the maximum term for all loans: And provided further, That the agreement shall include provisions for the reduction of the aviation loan deposit in an amount equal to any payment of loan principal by the eligible borrower: And provided further, That upon the placement of an aviation loan deposit with an eligible lending institution, the institution shall fund the loan to each approved eligible borrower listed in the aviation deposit loan package in accordance with the aviation loan deposit agreement between the institution and the state treasurer: And provided further, That the state of Kansas and the state treasurer shall not be liable to any eligible lending institution in any manner for payment of the principal or interest on any aviation loan deposit loan to an eligible borrower: And provided further, That any delay in payments or default on the part of an eligible borrower does not in any manner affect the aviation loan deposit agreement between the eligible lending institution and the state treasurer.

Sec. 38.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

HERO pilot program $1,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to establish the helping emergency responders overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder (HERO) pilot program as provided by the provisions of this proviso: Provided further, That the HERO pilot program shall reimburse first responders for evaluation and treatment of trauma-related mental health conditions arising from qualifying critical incidents in order to promote recovery and maintain workforce readiness and retention: And provided further, That the above agency shall receive, process and arrange payment of all allowable reimbursable expenses properly submitted in reimbursement requests: And provided further, That any request deemed to not include the required forms, documentation, statements and signatures shall be returned to the requester who shall have the opportunity to fix the deficiency and resubmit the request: And provided further, That the above agency may process claims after July 1, 2026, but shall begin processing claims not later than January 1, 2027: And provided further, That reimbursement shall be available for the following trauma-related conditions when causally related to a qualifying critical incident including: (1) ASD, diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist; (2) PTSD, diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist; (3) sub-clinical syndrome if one or more intrusion symptoms, as provided in criterion b of the DSM-5-TR, is diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist; and (4) any recurrence of a covered condition diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist previously diagnosed as provided in clause (1) or (2): And provided further, That the following services shall be eligible for reimbursement by the above agency: (A) Diagnostic psychiatric or psychological evaluation by a licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist; (B) evidence-based psychotherapy, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapies and treatments as provided in recommendation 8 in the department of defense, department of veterans affairs’ clinical practice guideline in effect on the effective date of this act for management of PTSD and ASD with a “strong” ranking; (C) psychiatric medication management directly associated with treating the occupationally acquired mental health condition; (D) any therapy or counseling provided to directly address the diagnosed PTSD or ASD as may be provided by a masters level psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed clinical psychotherapist or licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist: And provided further, That each individual with a diagnosis of ASD or sub-threshold trauma symptoms shall be authorized for reimbursement for a maximum of 12 sessions, provided that additional reimbursements may be authorized with documentation of ongoing functional impairment as determined by a licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist: And provided further, That each individual with a diagnosis of PTSD shall be authorized for reimbursement for a maximum of 12 sessions for treatment consistent with a top rating through the department of defense, department of veterans affairs’ meta-analysis of treatment recommendations in effect on the effective date of this act provided that additional reimbursements may be authorized with a required periodic reassessment of functional improvement: And provided, however, That reimbursement shall not be provided for the following: General stress, burnout or occupational dissatisfaction unrelated to a qualifying critical incident; preventive or wellness counseling absent trauma exposure; or conditions lacking a precipitating work-related event, unless a recurrence or exacerbation from prior qualifying event: And provided further, That this proviso applies only to diagnosis and treatment reimbursement: And provided, however, That this program does not establish permanent impairment or disability benefits or reimburse for loss of wages or treatment provided prior to July 1, 2026, or reimbursement requests received after June 30, 2027: And provided however, That reimbursement shall not be provided for any cost of covered services covered by any insurance or worker’s compensation coverage of the first responder or such responder’s agency: And provided further, That costs not reimbursed through insurance coverage or worker’s compensation coverage shall be eligible for reimbursement by this program: And provided further, That the above agency shall create a form for submitting an initial claim of reimbursement to include: (i) A statement of the qualifying critical incident leading to their covered condition including the date, time, location and description of the qualifying critical event; (ii) a statement of the emergency responder’s activity at the critical event; (iii) a signed document from a licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist containing the diagnosis of the covered condition and the authorized diagnosis guide used to make the diagnosis and a statement confirming that the duty-related qualifying critical event reported by the first responder was a precipitating or prevailing factor for the diagnosis; and (iv) an affidavit signed by the emergency responder that all information is truthful and accurate: And provided further, That the above agency shall create a form for submitting subsequent claims of reimbursement for additional therapy services, counseling services or pharmaceuticals to include a statement from the first responder that the services provided were directly related to treatment recommended to address the condition diagnosed in the initial reimbursement request and a statement or invoice from the service provider: And provided further, That above agency may require additional information as necessary to properly process and arrange payment of the reimbursable expenses submitted for both initial and subsequent reimbursement: And provided further, That the above agency shall gather data on all claims for reimbursement and submit a report concerning the effectiveness of the HERO pilot program to the senate committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committee on appropriations not later than June 30, 2027: And provided further, That as used in this proviso: “ASD” means acute stress disorder as defined in the DSM-5-TR; “DSM-5-TR” means the most recent diagnostic and statistical manual of mental health disorders-5-TR in effect on the effective date of this act; “first responder” and “emergency responder” mean a firefighter as defined in K.S.A. 40-1709, and amendments thereto, law enforcement officer as defined in K.S.A. 74-5602, and amendments thereto, or emergency medical service provider as defined in K.S.A. 65-6112, and amendments thereto, providing services through a first responder ambulance service, whether paid or serving as an authorized volunteer; “licensed psychologist” means the same as defined in K.S.A. 74-5302, and amendments thereto; “licensed psychiatrist” means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery by the board of healing arts that specializes in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional and behavioral disorders; “PTSD” means post-traumatic stress disorder as defined in the most recent DSM-5-TR; and “qualifying critical incident” means any service-connected event, meeting at least one criterion in criterion A of the DSM-5-TR, arising out of and in the course of service, whether paid or as an authorized volunteer and regardless of whether there is a corresponding injury.

Insurance company examination fund (331-00-2055-2000) No limit
Insurance company annual statement examination fund (331-00-2056-2100) No limit
Insurance company examiner training fund (331-00-2057-2200) No limit
Securities act fee fund (331-00-2162-0100) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the securities act fee fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for official hospitality shall not exceed $3,000.

Investor education and protection fund (331-00-2242-2240) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the investor education and protection fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for official hospitality shall not exceed $6,000.

Insurance department service regulation fund (331-00-2270-2400) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the insurance department service regulation fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for official hospitality shall not exceed $7,500.

Captive insurance regulatory and supervision fund (331-00-2309-2309) No limit
Uninsurable health insurance plan fund (331-00-2328-2500) No limit
Fines and penalties fund (331-00-2351-2510) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 40-2606, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, all moneys received during fiscal year 2027 for penalties imposed pursuant to K.S.A. 40-2606, and amendments thereto, shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the fines and penalties fund.

Insurance education and training fund (331-00-2367-2600) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the insurance education and training fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for training programs and official hospitality: Provided further, That the insurance commissioner is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such training programs: And provided further, That fees for such training programs shall be fixed in order to collect all or part of the operating expenses incurred for such training programs, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for such training programs shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the insurance education and training fund.

Settlements fund (331-00-2523-2520) No limit

Provided, That moneys may be transferred or otherwise credited to the settlements fund as the result of or pursuant to court orders under K.S.A. 40-3644, and amendments thereto, court-ordered settlements or legislative authority: Provided further, That expenditures from the settlements fund shall be made for the purpose of providing consumer education and outreach or for costs that the above agency may incur in closeout of any troubled insurance company matters.

Pharmacy benefits manager licensure fund (331-00-2665-2665) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (331-00-3753-3753) No limit
Private grants and gifts fund (331-00-7301-7301) No limit
Workers compensation fund (331-00-7354-7000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the workers compensation fund for attorney fees and other costs and benefit payments may be made regardless of when services were rendered or when the initial award of benefits was made.

Monumental life settlement fund (331-00-7360-7360) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from the monumental life settlement fund shall be made for scholarship purposes: Provided further, That the scholarship recipients shall be African-American students who are currently enrolled and are attending an accredited higher education institution in the state of Kansas and who have designated a major in mathematics, computer science or business.

State firefighters relief fund (331-00-7652-7130) No limit
Insurance company tax and fee refund fund (331-00-9017-9100) No limit
Group-funded pools refund fund No limit

(c) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the insurance company examination fund (331-00-2055-2000) for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by K.S.A. 40-223, and amendments thereto, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 40-223, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the insurance company examination fund for fiscal year 2027 for the examination of annual statements filed with the commissioner of insurance, regardless of when the services were rendered, when the expenses were incurred or when any claim was submitted or processed for payment and regardless of whether or not the services were rendered or the expenses were incurred prior to the effective date of this act.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures in an amount of not more than $750,000 shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to provide for the printing or production of marketing materials to advertise such agency’s programs.

Sec. 39.

HEALTH CARE STABILIZATION FUND BOARD OF GOVERNORS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures other than refunds authorized by law shall not exceed the following:

Conference fee fund (270-00-2453-2453) No limit
Health care stabilization fund (270-00-7404-2000) No limit

(b) Expenditures from the health care stabilization fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, other than refunds authorized by law for the following specified purposes shall not exceed the limitations prescribed therefor as follows:

Operating expenditures (270-00-7404-2100) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the operating expenditures account for official hospitality.

Legal services and other claims expenses (270-00-7404-2300) No limit
Claims and benefits (270-00-7404-2400) No limit

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 40-3401, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from any special revenue fund or funds of the above agency for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this section, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to deem a maternity center as a “healthcare provider” for the purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act, K.S.A. 40-3401 et seq., and amendments thereto, if such maternity center: (1) Has been granted accreditation by the commission for accreditation of birth centers; or (2) is a maternity center as defined in K.S.A. 65-503, and amendments thereto.

Sec. 40.

POOLED MONEY INVESTMENT BOARD

Pooled money investment portfolio fee fund (671-00-2319-2000) No limit

Provided, That, on or before the fifth day of each month of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the state treasurer shall certify to the pooled money investment board an accounting of the banking fees incurred by the state treasurer during the second preceding month that are attributable to the investment of the pooled money investment portfolio during such month: Provided further, That, prior to the 10^th day of each month during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the pooled money investment board shall review the certification from the state treasurer and shall make expenditures from the pooled money investment portfolio fee fund (671-00-2319-2000) to pay the amount of banking fees incurred by the state treasurer during the second preceding month that are attributable to the investment of the pooled money investment portfolio during the second preceding month, as determined by the pooled money investment board: And provided further, That expenditures from the pooled money investment portfolio fee fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $800.

Municipal investment pool fund (671-00-7537-7000) No limit

Sec. 41.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $730,028 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 52(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures account (349-00-1000-0100), the sum of $28,164 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 42.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (349-00-1000-0100) $747,485

Judicial council fund (349-00-2127-2100) No limit
Publications fee fund (349-00-2297-2000) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (349-00-3753-3772) No limit
Grants and gifts fund (349-00-7326-7000) No limit

Provided, That all private grants and gifts received by the judicial council, other than moneys received as grants, gifts or donations for the preparation, publication or distribution of legal publications, shall be deposited to the credit of the grants and gifts fund.

Sec. 43.

STATE BOARD OF INDIGENTS’ DEFENSE SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Assigned counsel expenditures (328-00-1000-0700) $1,815,655
Operating expenditures (328-00-1000-0603) $1,004,711

Gifts and grants fund No limit

Provided, That the above agency is hereby authorized to apply for and to accept grants and may accept donations, bequests or gifts during fiscal year 2026: Provided, however, That the above agency shall remit all moneys received under this proviso to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That, upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the gifts and grants fund: And provided further, That expenditures from the gifts and grants fund for fiscal year 2026 shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the gift or grant.

(c) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund in the capital defense operations account (328-00-1000-0800) for fiscal year 2026, as authorized by section 54(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures in an amount of not less than $54,428 shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2026 for assigned counsel payments.

Sec. 44.

STATE BOARD OF INDIGENTS’ DEFENSE SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Legal services for prisoners (328-00-1000-0500) $402,382
Litigation support (328-00-1000-0510) $2,327,691

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the litigation support account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Operating expenditures (328-00-1000-0603) $29,357,999

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures for indigents’ defense services are authorized to be made from the operating expenditures account regardless of when services were rendered: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the operating expenditures account for negotiated contracts for malpractice insurance for public defenders and deputy or assistant public defenders: And provided further, That all contracts for malpractice insurance for public defenders and deputy or assistant public defenders shall be negotiated and purchased by the state board of indigents’ defense services, shall not be subject to approval or purchase by the committee on surety bonds and insurance under K.S.A. 75-4114 and 75-6111, and amendments thereto, and shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3739, and amendments thereto.

Indigents’ defense services operations (328-00-1000-0610) $156,847

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the indigents’ defense services operations account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the indigents’ defense services operations account for the purpose of assigned counsel and other professional services related to contract cases.

Assigned counsel expenditures (328-00-1000-0700) $29,172,309

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the assigned counsel expenditures account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures for indigents’ defense services are authorized to be made from the assigned counsel expenditures account regardless of when services were rendered: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 22-4507, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2027 to set the maximum rate of compensation of assigned counsel in fiscal year 2027 at $125 per hour.

Capital defense operations (328-00-1000-0800) $5,917,960

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the capital defense operations account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures for indigents’ defense services are authorized to be made from the capital defense operations account regardless of when services were rendered.

Indigents’ defense services fund (328-00-2119-2000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the indigents’ defense services fund for the purpose of assigned counsel and other professional services related to contract cases.

Inservice education workshop fee fund (328-00-2186-2100) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the inservice education workshop fee fund for operating expenditures, including official hospitality, incurred for inservice workshops and conferences: Provided further, That the state board of indigents’ defense services is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for inservice workshops and conferences: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of such operating expenditures incurred for inservice workshops and conferences: And provided further, That all fees received for inservice workshops and conferences shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the inservice education workshop fee fund.

Capital litigation training grant fund (328-00-3211-3211) No limit
Gifts and grants fund No limit

Provided, That the above agency is hereby authorized to apply for and to accept grants and may accept donations, bequests or gifts during fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That the above agency shall remit all moneys received under this proviso to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That, upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the gifts and grants fund: And provided further, That expenditures from the gifts and grants fund for fiscal year 2027 shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the gift or grant.

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the executive director of the state board of indigents’ defense services, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state general fund for the state board of indigents’ defense services to any other item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the state board of indigents’ defense services. The executive director shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the state board of indigents’ defense services from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this act or other appropriation act of the 2027 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 to classify public defenders based on the level of cases such public defenders are assigned.

Sec. 45.

JUDICIAL BRANCH

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $227,105,841 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 56(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the judiciary operations account (677-00-1000-0103), the sum of $330,320 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 46.

JUDICIAL BRANCH

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Judiciary operations (677-00-1000-0103) $231,975,589

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the judiciary operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That contracts for computer input of judicial opinions and all purchases thereunder shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3739, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from the judiciary operations account for contingencies without limitation at the discretion of the chief justice: And provided further, That expenditures from the judiciary operations account for such contingencies shall not exceed $25,000: And provided further, That expenditures from the judiciary operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $4,000: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made from the judiciary operations account for the travel expenses of panels of the court of appeals for travel to cities across the state to hear appealed cases: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not to exceed $200,000 shall be made from the judiciary operations account for the administration of expungement clinics in partnership with Kansas legal services.

Rural justice initiative $586,795

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account in fiscal year 2027 for the rural justice initiative to increase the number of rural attorneys practicing in Kansas: Provided, however, That if 2026 House Bill No. 2595 or any other legislation relating to programs for the rural justice initiative is not passed by the legislature during the 2026 regular session and enacted into law, then on July 1, 2026, the amount appropriated in the rural justice initiative account is hereby lapsed.

Library report fee fund (677-00-2106-2000) No limit
Dispute resolution fund (677-00-2126-3500) No limit
Judicial branch docket fee fund (677-00-2158-2158) No limit
Judicial branch nonjudicial salary initiative fund (677-00-2229-2800) No limit
District court debt collections (677-00-2229-2801) No limit
Judicial branch education fund (677-00-2324-1910) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the judicial branch education fund to provide services and programs for the purpose of educating and training judicial branch officers and employees, administering the training, testing and education of municipal judges as provided in K.S.A. 12-4114, and amendments thereto, educating and training municipal judges and municipal court support staff, and for the planning and implementation of a family court system, as provided by law, including official hospitality: Provided further, That the judicial administrator is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such services and programs: And provided further, That such fees may be fixed to cover all or part of the operating expenditures incurred in providing such services and programs, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for such services and programs, including official hospitality, shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the judicial branch education fund.

Judicial branch nonjudicial salary adjustment fund (677-00-2389-3200) No limit
District magistrate judge supplemental compensation fund (677-00-2398-2390) No limit
Correctional supervision fund (677-00-2465-2465) No limit
Duplicate law book fund (677-00-2543-2300) No limit
Child support enforcement contractual agreement fund (677-00-2681-2400) No limit
SJI grant fund (677-00-2714-2714) No limit
Bar admission fee fund (677-00-2724-2500) No limit
Court reporter fund (677-00-2725-2600) No limit
Electronic filing and management fund (677-00-2791-2791) No limit
Specialty court resources fund (677-00-2879-2879) No limit

Provided, That during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding K.S.A. 20-173, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to existing full-time positions within the judicial branch, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the moneys transferred to the specialty court resources fund pursuant to subsection (c) for additional positions in an amount of not to exceed two full-time additional positions: Provided further, That moneys transferred to the specialty court resources fund pursuant to subsection (c) shall not be transferred to another item of appropriation for the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2027: And provided further, That on or before June 30, 2027, the above agency shall provide a report to the house of representatives general government budget committee of all expenditures attributable to the moneys transferred pursuant to subsection (c).

Ed Byrne memorial justice assistance grant fund (677-00-3057) No limit
Federal grants fund (677-00-3082-3100) No limit
National crime history improvement program fund (677-00-3189) No limit
Violence against women grant fund – ARRA (677-00-3214) No limit
Byrne discretionary grants program fund (677-00-3654-3654) No limit
Coronavirus emergency supplemental fund (677-00-3671-3671) No limit
Elder justice innovation grant – federal fund (677-00-3680-3680) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (677-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (677-00-3756-3536) No limit
State and community highway safety – federal fund (677-00-3815-3815) No limit
BJA veterans treatment court discretionary grant program fund (677-00-3922) No limit
Child welfare federal grant fund (677-00-3942-3300) No limit
Permanent families account – family and children investment fund (677-00-7317-7000) No limit
Justice/MH collaboration grant fund (677-00-3937-3937) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,045,000 from the state general fund to the specialty court resources fund (677-00-2879- 2879) of the judicial branch.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, expenditures may be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to conduct educational and conference opportunities as well as activities sponsored by committees created by the supreme court: Provided, That such expenditures shall be in addition to any limitation on official hospitality expenditures.

Sec. 47.

KANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

(a) On the effective date of this act, in addition to the amount transferred from the Kansas endowment for youth fund to the children’s initiatives fund for fiscal year 2026 by section 58(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $4,085,098 from the Kansas endowment for youth fund to the children’s initiatives fund.

Sec. 48.

KANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Non-retirement administration fund (365-00-2277) No limit
Kansas public employees deferred compensation fees fund (365-00-2376) No limit
Kansas endowment for youth fund (365-00-7000-2000) No limit
Kansas public employees retirement fund (365-00-7002-7000) No limit

Provided, That no expenditures may be made from the Kansas public employees retirement fund other than for benefits, investments, refunds authorized by law, and other purposes specifically authorized by this or other appropriation act.

Family and children endowment account – family and children investment fund (365-00-7010-4000) No limit
Optional death benefit plan reserve fund (365-00-7357-9100) No limit
Group insurance reserve fund (365-00-7358-9200) No limit
Senior services trust fund (365-00-7550-7600) No limit

(b) Expenditures may be made from the expense reserve of the Kansas public employees retirement fund (365-00-7002) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the following specified purposes:

Agency operations (365-00-7002-7400) $42,883,136

Provided, That expenditures from the agency operations account may be made for official hospitality.

Investment-related expenses (365-00-7002-8000) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 38-2102, and amendments thereto, the amount prescribed by K.S.A. 38-2102(d)(4), and amendments thereto, to be transferred on July 1, 2026, by the director of accounts and reports from the Kansas endowment for youth fund to the children’s initiatives fund shall be $47,348,174.

Sec. 49.

KANSAS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,202,922 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 59(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures account (058-00-1000-0103), the sum of $670 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 50.

KANSAS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (058-00-1000-0103) $1,216,280

Education and training fund (058-00-2282-2000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the education and training fund for operating expenditures for the commission’s education and training programs for the general public, including official hospitality: Provided further, That the executive director is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such programs: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred for such training programs, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for such programs shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the education and training fund.

State and local fair employment practices – federal fund (058-00-3016-3000) No limit

Sec. 51.

STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION

Public service regulation fund (143-00-2019-0100) No limit

Provided, however, That expenditures from this fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,030.

Gas pipeline inspection fee fund (143-00-2023-1100) No limit
Conservation fee fund (143-00-2130-2000) No limit

Provided, That any expenditure made from the conservation fee fund for plugging abandoned wells, cleanup of pollution from oil and gas activities and testing of wells shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on this fund: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for debt collection and setoff administration: And provided further, That a percentage of the fees collected, not to exceed 27%, shall be transferred from the conservation fee fund to the accounting services recovery fund (173-00-6105-4010) of the department of administration for services rendered in collection efforts: And provided further, That all expenditures made from the conservation fee fund for debt collection and setoff administration shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on this fund: And provided further, That the state corporation commission shall include as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget estimates for the state corporation commission submitted pursuant to K.S.A. 75-3717, and amendments thereto, a three-year projection of receipts to and expenditures from the conservation fee fund for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Abandoned oil and gas well fund (143-00-2143-2100) No limit
Natural gas underground storage fee fund (143-00-2181-2120) No limit
Inservice education workshop fee fund (143-00-2316-2300) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the inservice education workshop fee fund for operating expenditures, including official hospitality, incurred for inservice workshops and conferences conducted by the state corporation commission for staff and members of the state corporation commission: Provided further, That the state corporation commission is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such inservice workshops and conferences: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenditures incurred for conducting such inservice workshops and conferences: And provided further, That all moneys received for such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the inservice education workshop fee fund.

Facility conservation improvement program fund (143-00-2432-2400) No limit
Energy grants management fund (143-00-2667) No limit
Motor carrier license fees fund (143-00-2812-5500) No limit
MPG for states and tribes – federal fund (143-00-3103-3103) No limit
Energy efficiency conservation block grant – federal fund (143-00-3157-3157) No limit
Energy efficiency revolving loan program – ARRA federal fund (143-00-3161) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the energy efficiency revolving loan program – ARRA federal fund for the energy efficiency revolving loan program pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson of the state corporation commission or by a person or persons designated by the chairperson: Provided further, That the state corporation commission is hereby authorized to establish the energy efficiency revolving loan program for the purpose of making loans for energy conservation and other energy-related activities: And provided further, That loans under such program shall be made at an interest rate established by the state corporation commission: And provided further, That the state corporation commission is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with other state agencies and with persons, as may be necessary, to administer the energy efficiency revolving loan program: And provided further, That any person who agrees to receive money from the energy efficiency revolving loan program – ARRA federal fund shall enter into an agreement requiring such person to submit a written report to the state corporation commission detailing and accounting for all expenditures and receipts related to the use of the moneys received from the energy efficiency revolving loan program – ARRA federal fund: And provided further, That moneys repaid to the energy efficiency revolving loan program shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the energy efficiency revolving loan program – ARRA federal fund: And provided further, That, on or before the 10^thday of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the energy efficiency revolving loan program – ARRA federal fund interest earnings based on: (1) The average daily balance of repaid moneys in the energy efficiency revolving loan program – ARRA federal fund for the preceding month; and (2) the net earnings rate for the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.

Special one-call – federal fund (143-00-3477-3477) No limit
Gas pipeline safety program – federal fund (143-00-3632-3000) No limit
One call – federal fund (143-00-3633-3120) No limit
Underground natural gas storage – federal fund (143-00-3639-3641) No limit
Energy community revitalization – federal fund (143-00-3656-3656) No limit
Energy conservation plan – federal fund (143-00-3682) No limit
Municipal natural gas utility distribution grant program ARPA fund (143-00-3756) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the municipal natural gas utility distribution grant program ARPA fund for providing small municipalities currently being served by a natural gas gathering field to design, construct and install natural gas distribution lines that connect to a natural gas service provider and infrastructure for such lines: Provided further, That the above agency shall establish an application process to award such grants to eligible municipalities: And provided further, That the above agency shall expend a partial amount of the grant to eligible municipalities for the completion of a natural gas cost of service and revenue rate requirement study on proposed natural gas distribution lines: And provided further, That the municipality shall contract with an external and reputable entity to conduct and complete a natural gas cost of service and revenue rate requirement study that studies the cost of service of such distribution lines, including the cost of the natural gas, natural gas transport, distribution, distribution labor, maintenance and administration of such lines, and the costs of maintaining and upgrading the natural gas distribution lines in the city limits of such municipality: And provided further, That such study shall provide the municipality with a natural gas utility rate that recovers actual costs for the maintenance and necessary upgrades of the natural gas distribution lines in the city limits of such municipality: And provided further, That such municipality shall implement and charge a rate that recovers the actual costs for the maintenance and necessary upgrades of the natural gas distribution lines in the city limits of such municipality: And provided further, That such municipality shall identify and contract with a natural gas service provider for the provision of such natural gas utility: And provided further, That, upon completion of such study, implementation of such rate and contract provision of service, the above agency shall expend the remaining amount of the grant to the municipality for the design, construction and installation of such lines and infrastructure.

Underground injection control class II – federal fund (143-00-3768-3700) No limit
Suspense fund (143-00-9007-9000) No limit
Unified carrier registration clearing fund (143-00-9062-9100) No limit
Credit card clearing fund (143-00-9401-9400) No limit
Grid resilience BIL formula – federal fund (143-00-3806-3806) No limit
Energy efficiency revolving loan fund (143-00-3682) No limit

(b) Expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by the state corporation commission from the conservation fee fund (143-00-2130-2000) or the abandoned oil and gas well fund (143-00-2143-2100) may be made for the service of independent onsite supervision of well plugging contracts: Provided, That all such expenditures from the conservation fee fund or the abandoned oil and gas well fund for the purpose of plugging of abandoned oil and gas wells during fiscal year 2027 shall be subject to the competitive bidding requirements of K.S.A. 75-3739, and amendments thereto, and shall not be exempt from such competitive bidding requirements on the basis of the estimated amount of such purchases.

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the chairperson of the state corporation commission, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer funds from any special revenue fund or funds of the state corporation commission to any other special revenue fund or funds of the state corporation commission. The chairperson of the state corporation commission shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 55-164, 66-138 or 66-1,142b, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, all moneys received from civil fines and penalties charged and collected by the state corporation commission under K.S.A. 55-164, 66-138 or 66-1,142b, and amendments thereto, in the conservation fee fund (143-00-2130-2000), the public service regulation fund (143-00-2019-0100) and the motor carrier license fees fund (143-00-2812-5500) shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state general fund.

(e) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $100,000 from the public service regulation fund (143-00-2019-0100) of the state corporation commission to the state general fund.

Sec. 52.

CITIZENS’ UTILITY RATEPAYER BOARD

Utility regulatory fee fund (122-00-2030-2000) $1,555,801

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the citizens’ utility ratepayer board from the utility regulatory fee fund (122-00-2030-2000) for fiscal year 2027 for the citizens’ utility ratepayer board, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute to the contrary, if the total expenditures authorized to be expended on contracts for professional services by the citizens’ utility ratepayer board by the expenditure limitation prescribed by subsection (a) are not expended or encumbered for fiscal year 2027, then the amount equal to the remaining amount of such expenditure authority for fiscal year 2027 may be expended from the utility regulatory fee fund for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to contracts for professional services and any such expenditure for fiscal year 2027 shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on the utility regulatory fee fund for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 53.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $5,381,681 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 63(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures account (173-00-1000-0200), the sum of $88,252 is hereby lapsed.

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4506, 75-4508, 75-4510 or 75-4510a, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2026, as authorized by section 63 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2026 to authorize any state employee or member of the legislature to park during the hours of 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in any parking lot or facility under the control of a state agency that is not secured by a gate or barrier arm.

Sec. 54.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Licensing verification portal (173-00-1000-0030) $1,386,097
Operating expenditures (173-00-1000-0200) $5,644,709

Office of public advocates (173-00-1000-0300) $569,332

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the office of public advocates account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from this account for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

KPERS bonds debt service (173-00-1000-0440) $86,081,260
Budget analysis (173-00-1000-0520) $2,442,011

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the budget analysis account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That expenditures from this account for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

Cedar crest living quarters expenses (173-00-1000-0631) $15,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the cedar crest living quarters expenses account to the friends of cedar crest association for gubernatorial transition-related cedar crest living quarters expenses: Provided further, That such association shall provide a report to the governor’s residence advisory commission on such expenses.

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Long-term care ombudsman (173-00-1000-0580), security against antisemitism (173-00-1000-0650) and Docking state office building rehabilitation and repair (173-00-1000-8545).

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the expanded lottery act revenues fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

KPERS bond debt service (173-00-1700-1704) $38,188,221

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures other than refunds or indirect cost recoveries authorized by law shall not exceed the following:

Budget stabilization fund (173-00-1600-1600) $0
Federal cash management fund (173-00-2001-2200) No limit
Curtis office building maintenance reserve fund (173-00-2010-2190) No limit
Purchasing fees fund (173-00-2017-2130) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the purchasing fees fund for operating expenditures of the division of purchases, including training seminars and official hospitality: Provided further, That the director of purchases is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for operating expenditures incurred to reproduce and disseminate purchasing information, administer vendor applications, administer state contracts and conduct training seminars, including official hospitality: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of such operating expenses: And provided further, That all fees received for such operating expenses shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the purchasing fees fund.

Building and ground fund (173-00-2028-2000) No limit
Municipal accounting and training services recovery fund (173-00-2033-1850) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the municipal accounting and training services recovery fund to provide general ledger, payroll reporting, utilities billing, data processing, and accounting services to municipalities and to provide training programs conducted for municipal government personnel, including official hospitality: Provided further, That the director of accounts and reports is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such services and programs: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed to cover all or part of the operating expenditures incurred in providing such services and programs, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for such services and programs, including official hospitality, shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the municipal accounting and training services recovery fund.

State revolving fund services fee fund (173-00-2038-2700) No limit
Architectural services fee fund (173-00-2075-2110) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the architectural services fee fund for operating expenditures for distribution of architectural information: Provided further, That the director of facilities management is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for reproduction and distribution of architectural information: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred for reproducing and distributing architectural information: And provided further, That all fees received for such reproduction and distribution of architectural information shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the architectural services fee fund.

Budget fees fund (173-00-2191-2100) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the budget fees fund for operating expenditures for the division of the budget, including training programs, special projects and official hospitality: Provided further, That the director of the budget is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such training programs: And provided further, That fees for such training programs and special projects shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred for such training programs and special projects, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for such training programs and special projects and all fees received by the division of the budget under the open records act for providing access to or furnishing copies of public records shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the budget fees fund.

General fees fund (173-00-2197-2020) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund for operating expenditures for the division of personnel services, including human resources programs and official hospitality: Provided further, That the director of personnel services is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees: And provided further, That fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received, including fees received under the open records act for providing access to or furnishing copies of public records, shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund.

Surplus property program fund – on budget (173-00-2323-2300) No limit
Architectural services equipment conversion fund (173-00-2401-2170) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment fund (173-00-2408-2030) No limit
Budget equipment conversion fund (173-00-2434-2090) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment – recycling program fund (173-00-2435-2031) No limit
Preventive healthcare program fund (173-00-2556-2550) No limit
Wireless enhanced 911 grant fund (173-00-2577-2570) No limit
State emergency fund (173-00-2581-2150) No limit
Construction defects recovery fund (173-00-2632-2615) No limit
Property contingency fund (173-00-2640-2060) No limit
Canceled warrants payment fund (173-00-2645-2070) No limit
Bioscience development fund (173-00-2765-2703) No limit
Department of administration audit services fund (173-00-2819-2819) No limit
Flood control emergency – federal fund (173-00-3024-3020) No limit
Older Americans act title IIIB long-term care ombudsman federal fund (173-00-3287-3287) No limit
Older Americans act title VII long-term care ombudsman federal fund (173-00-3358-3140) No limit
Title XIX – office of the public advocates medical assistance program federal fund (173-00-3414) No limit
Title XX – ARPLTC ombudsman fund (173-00-3680) No limit
ARPA agency state fiscal recovery fund (173-00-3756) No limit
Human resource information systems cost recovery fund (173-00-6103-5700) No limit
Accounting services recovery fund (173-00-6105-4010) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the accounting services recovery fund for the operating expenditures, including official hospitality, of the department of administration: Provided further, That the secretary of administration is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for services or sales provided by the department of administration that are not specifically authorized by any other statute: And provided further, That all fees received for such services or sales shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the accounting services recovery fund.

Motor pool service fund (173-00-6109-4020) No limit
Digital imaging program fund (173-00-6121-6121) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the digital imaging program fund for grants to state agencies for digital document imaging projects.

Financial management system development fund (173-00-6135-6130) No limit

Provided, That the secretary of administration may establish fees and make special assessments in order to finance the costs of developing the financial management system: Provided further, That all moneys received for such fees and special assessments shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the financial management system development fund.

State buildings operating fund (173-00-6148-4100) No limit

Provided, That the secretary of administration is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect a real estate property leasing services fee at a reasonable rate per square foot of space leased by state agencies as approved by the secretary of administration under K.S.A. 75-3765, and amendments thereto, to recover the costs incurred by the department of administration in providing services to state agencies relating to leases of real property: Provided further, That each state agency that is party to a lease of real property that is approved by the secretary of administration under K.S.A. 75-3765, and amendments thereto, shall remit to the secretary of administration the real estate property leasing services fee upon receipt of the billing therefor: And provided further, That all moneys received for real estate property leasing services fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the state buildings operating fund or the building and ground fund (173-00-2028-2000), as determined and directed by the secretary of administration: And provided further, That the net proceeds from the sale of all or any part of the Topeka state hospital property, as defined by K.S.A. 75-37,123(a), and amendments thereto, shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state buildings operating fund or the building and ground fund, as determined and directed by the secretary of administration: And provided further, That the secretary of administration is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect a surcharge against all state agency leased square footage in Shawnee county, including both state-owned and privately owned buildings: And provided further, That all moneys received for such surcharge shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the state buildings operating fund or the building and ground fund, as determined and directed by the secretary of administration.

Surplus property program fund – off budget (173-00-6150-6150) No limit
Architectural services recovery fund (173-00-6151-5500) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the architectural services recovery fund for operating expenditures for the division of facilities management: Provided further, That the director of facilities management is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for services provided to other state agencies not directly related to the construction of a capital improvement project: And provided further, That all fees received for all such services shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the architectural services recovery fund.

Intragovernmental printing and central mail service fund (173-00-6165) No limit
Intragovernmental printing service depreciation reserve fund (173-00-6167-9810) No limit
State workers compensation self-insurance fund (173-00-6170-6170) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the state workers compensation self-insurance fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for salaries and wages and other operating expenditures shall not exceed $5,574,012.

Dwight D Eisenhower statue fund (173-00-7243-7243) No limit
Kansas gold star families memorial fund (173-00-7244-7244) No limit
Kansas suffragist memorial fund (173-00-7245-7245) No limit
Long-term care ombudsman gift and grant fund (173-00-7258-7280) No limit
Health insurance premium reserve fund (173-00-7350-7350) No limit
Bid and contract deposit fund (173-00-7609-7060) No limit
Federal withholding tax clearing fund (173-00-7701-7080) No limit
Non-state employer group benefit fund (173-00-7707-7710) No limit
Cafeteria benefits fund (173-00-7720-7723) No limit
State leave payment reserve fund (173-00-7730-7350) No limit
Dependent care assistance program fund (173-00-7740-7799) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the dependent care assistance program fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for salaries and wages and other operating expenditures shall not exceed $200,000.

Health benefits administration clearing fund – remit admin service org (173-00-7746-7746) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the health benefits administration clearing fund – remit admin service org for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for salaries and wages and other operating expenditures shall not exceed $7,150,000.

Equipment lease purchase program administration clearing fund (173-00-8701-8000) No limit
Facilities conservation improvement fund (173-00-8745-4912) No limit
State gaming revenues fund (173-00-9011-9100) No limit
Suspense fund (173-00-9075-9220) No limit
Electronic funds transfer suspense fund (173-00-9175-9490) No limit
1^st Kansas (colored) voluntary infantry regiment mural fund (173-00-7345-7345) No limit
Ad astra sculpture fund (173-00-7334-7000) No limit
Emil Joseph Kapaun memorial fund No limit

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, for the secretary of administration, as part of the system of payroll accounting formulated under K.S.A. 75-5501, and amendments thereto, to establish a payroll deduction plan, for the purpose of allowing insurers, that are authorized to do business in the state of Kansas, to offer to state employees accident, disability, specified disease and hospital indemnity products, which may be purchased by such employees: Provided, however, That any such insurer and indemnity product shall be approved by the Kansas state employees healthcare commission prior to the establishment of such payroll deduction: Provided, That upon notification of an employing agency’s receipt of written authorization by any state employee, the director of accounts and reports shall make periodic deductions of amounts as specified in such authorization from the salary or wages of such state employee for the purpose of purchasing such indemnity products: Provided further, That, subject to the approval of the secretary of administration, the director of accounts and reports may prescribe procedures, limitations and conditions for making payroll deductions pursuant to this section.

(e) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $210,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the state general fund for the purpose of reimbursing the state general fund for the cost of providing purchasing services to the department of transportation.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of administration is hereby authorized to approve refinancing of equipment being financed by state agencies through the department’s equipment financing program. Such refinancing project is hereby approved for the purposes of K.S.A. 74-8905(b), and amendments thereto.

(g) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated in any capital improvement account of any special revenue fund or funds or in any capital improvement account of the state general fund for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from any such capital improvement account of any special revenue fund or funds or any such capital improvement account of the state general fund for fiscal year 2027 for the purpose of making emergency repairs to any facility that is under the charge, care, management or control of the department of administration as provided by law: Provided, That the secretary of administration shall make a full report on such repairs and expenditures to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research.

(h) (1) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall record a debit to the state treasurer’s receivables for the state economic development initiatives fund and shall record a corresponding credit to the state economic development initiatives fund in an amount certified by the director of the budget that shall be equal to 75% of the amount estimated by the director of the budget to be transferred and credited to the state economic development initiatives fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, except that such amount shall be proportionally adjusted during fiscal year 2027 with respect to any change in the moneys to be transferred and credited to the state economic development initiatives fund during fiscal year 2027. All moneys transferred and credited to the state economic development initiatives fund during fiscal year 2027 shall reduce the amount debited and credited to the state economic development initiatives fund under this subsection.

(2) On June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall adjust the amounts debited and credited to the state treasurer’s receivables and to the state economic development initiatives fund pursuant to this subsection, to reflect all moneys actually transferred and credited to the state economic development initiatives fund during fiscal year 2027.

(3) The director of accounts and reports shall notify the state treasurer of all amounts debited and credited to the state economic development initiatives fund pursuant to this subsection and all reductions and adjustments thereto made pursuant to this subsection. The state treasurer shall enter all such amounts debited and credited and shall make reductions and adjustments thereto on the books and records kept and maintained for the state economic development initiatives fund by the state treasurer in accordance with the notice thereof.

(i) (1) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall record a debit to the state treasurer’s receivables for the correctional institutions building fund and shall record a corresponding credit to the correctional institutions building fund in an amount certified by the director of the budget that shall be equal to 80% of the amount estimated by the director of the budget to be transferred and credited to the correctional institutions building fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, except that such amount shall be proportionally adjusted during fiscal year 2027 with respect to any change in the moneys to be transferred and credited to the correctional institutions building fund during fiscal year 2027. All moneys transferred and credited to the correctional institutions building fund during fiscal year 2027 shall reduce the amount debited and credited to the correctional institutions building fund under this subsection.

(2) On June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall adjust the amounts debited and credited to the state treasurer’s receivables and to the correctional institutions building fund pursuant to this subsection, to reflect all moneys actually transferred and credited to the correctional institutions building fund during fiscal year 2027.

(3) The director of accounts and reports shall notify the state treasurer of all amounts debited and credited to the correctional institutions building fund pursuant to this subsection and all reductions and adjustments thereto made pursuant to this subsection. The state treasurer shall enter all such amounts debited and credited and shall make reductions and adjustments thereto on the books and records kept and maintained for the correctional institutions building fund by the state treasurer in accordance with the notice thereof.

(j) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of administration, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state general fund for the department of administration to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the department of administration. The secretary of administration shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(k) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state institutions building fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

SIBF – state building insurance (173-00-8100-8920) $760,000

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 76-6b05, and amendments thereto, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the SIBF – state building insurance account of the state institutions building fund for state building insurance premiums.

(l) There is appropriated for the above agency from the correctional institutions building fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

CIBF – state building insurance (173-00-8600-8930) $860,000

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 76-6b09, and amendments thereto, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the CIBF – state building insurance account of the correctional institutions building fund for state building insurance premiums.

(m) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount or amounts from the appropriate federal fund or funds of the Kansas department for aging and disability services to the older Americans act title IIIB long-term care ombudsman federal fund (173-00-3287) and the older Americans act title VII long-term care ombudsman federal fund (173-00-3358) of the department of administration to reimburse the agency for costs related to administering federal programs.

(n) (1) (A) Prior to August 15, 2026, the state board of regents shall determine and certify to the director of the budget each of the specific amounts from the amounts appropriated from the state general fund or from the moneys appropriated and available in the special revenue funds for each of the regents agencies to be transferred to and debited to the 27^th payroll adjustment account of the state general fund by the director of accounts and reports pursuant to this subsection: Provided, That the aggregate of all such amounts certified to the director of the budget shall be an amount that is equal to or more than $1,184,067. The certification by the state board of regents shall specify the amount in each account of the state general fund or in each special revenue fund, or account thereof, that is designated by the state board of regents pursuant to this subsection for each of the regents agencies to be transferred to and debited to the 27^th payroll adjustment account in the state general fund by the director of accounts and reports pursuant to this subsection. At the same time as such certification is transmitted to the director of the budget, the state board of regents shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research.

(B) The director of the budget shall review each such certification from the state board of regents and shall certify a copy of each such certification from the state board of regents to the director of accounts and reports. At the same time as such certification is transmitted to the director of accounts and reports, the director of the budget shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(C) On August 15, 2026, in accordance with the certification by the director of the budget that is submitted to the director of accounts and reports under this subsection, the appropriation for fiscal year 2027 for each account of the state general fund, state economic development initiatives fund, state water plan fund and children’s initiatives fund that is appropriated or reappropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature is hereby respectively lapsed by the amount equal to the amount certified under this subsection.

(2) In determining the amounts to be certified to the director of accounts and reports in accordance with this subsection, the director of the budget and the state board of regents shall consider any changed circumstances and unanticipated reductions in expenditures or unanticipated and required expenditures by the regents agencies for fiscal year 2027.

(3) As used in this subsection, “regents agency” means the state board of regents, Fort Hays state university, Kansas state university, Kansas state university extension systems and agriculture research programs, Kansas state university veterinary medical center, Emporia state university, Pittsburg state university, the university of Kansas, the university of Kansas medical center and Wichita state university.

(4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to:

(A) Any money held in trust in a trust fund or held in trust in any other special revenue fund or funds of any regents agency;

(B) any moneys received from any agency or authority of the federal government or from any other federal source, other than any such federal moneys that are credited to or may be received and credited to special revenue funds of a regents agency and that are determined by the state board of regents to be federal moneys that may be transferred to and debited to the 27^th payroll adjustment account of the state general fund by the director of accounts and reports pursuant to this subsection;

(D) any fund of any regents agency in the state treasury, as determined by the director of the budget, that would experience financial or administrative difficulties as a result of executing the provisions of this subsection, including, but not limited to, cash flow problems, the inability to meet ordinary expenditure obligations, or any conflicts with prevailing contracts, compacts or other provisions of law.

(5) Each amount transferred from any special revenue fund of any regents agency to the state general fund pursuant to this subsection is transferred to reimburse the state general fund for accounting, auditing, budgeting, legal, payroll, personnel and purchasing services and any other governmental services that are performed on behalf of the regents agency involved by other state agencies that receive appropriations from the state general fund to provide such services.

(o) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, for the secretary of administration to fix, charge and collect fees for architectural, engineering and management services provided for capital improvement projects of the state board of regents or any state educational institution, as defined by K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto, for which the department of administration provides such services and which are financed in whole or in part by gifts, bequests or donations made by one or more private individuals or other private entities: Provided, That such fees for such services are hereby authorized to be fixed, charged and collected in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-1269, and amendments thereto, notwithstanding any provisions of K.S.A. 75-1269, and amendments thereto, to the contrary: Provided further, That all such fees received shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the architectural services recovery fund.

(p) (1) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall record a debit to the state treasurer’s receivables for the expanded lottery act revenues fund and shall record a corresponding credit to the expanded lottery act revenues fund in an amount certified by the director of the budget that shall be equal to the amount estimated by the director of the budget to be transferred and credited to the expanded lottery act revenues fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, except that such amount shall be proportionally adjusted during fiscal year 2027 with respect to any change in the moneys to be transferred and credited to the expanded lottery act revenues fund during fiscal year 2027. All moneys transferred and credited to the expanded lottery act revenues fund during fiscal year 2027 shall reduce the amount debited and credited to the expanded lottery act revenues fund under this subsection.

(2) On June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall adjust the amounts debited and credited to the state treasurer’s receivables and to the expanded lottery act revenues fund pursuant to this subsection, to reflect all moneys actually transferred and credited to the expanded lottery act revenues fund during fiscal year 2027.

(3) The director of accounts and reports shall notify the state treasurer of all amounts debited and credited to the expanded lottery act revenues fund pursuant to this subsection and all reductions and adjustments thereto made pursuant to this subsection. The state treasurer shall enter all such amounts debited and credited and shall make reductions and adjustments thereto on the books and records kept and maintained for the expanded lottery act revenues fund by the state treasurer in accordance with the notice thereof.

(q) (1) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall record a debit to the state treasurer’s receivables for the children’s initiatives fund and shall record a corresponding credit to the children’s initiatives fund in an amount certified by the director of the budget that shall be equal to 50% of the amount estimated by the director of the budget to be transferred and credited to the children’s initiatives fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, except that such amount shall be proportionally adjusted during fiscal year 2027 with respect to any change in the moneys to be transferred and credited to the children’s initiatives fund during fiscal year 2027. Among other appropriate factors, the director of the budget shall take into consideration the estimated and actual receipts and interest earnings of the Kansas endowment for youth fund for fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 in determining the amount to be certified under this subsection. All moneys transferred and credited to the children’s initiatives fund during fiscal year 2027 shall reduce the amount debited and credited to the children’s initiatives fund under this subsection.

(2) On June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall adjust the amounts debited and credited to the state treasurer’s receivables and to the children’s initiatives fund pursuant to this subsection to reflect all moneys actually transferred and credited to the children’s initiatives fund during fiscal year 2027.

(3) The director of accounts and reports shall notify the state treasurer of all amounts debited and credited to the children’s initiatives fund pursuant to this subsection and all reductions and adjustments thereto made pursuant to this subsection. The state treasurer shall enter all such amounts debited and credited and shall make reductions and adjustments thereto on the books and records kept and maintained for the children’s initiatives fund by the state treasurer in accordance with the notice thereof.

(4) The reductions and adjustments prescribed to be made by the director of accounts and reports and the state treasurer pursuant to this subsection for the children’s initiatives fund to account for moneys actually received that are to be transferred and credited to the children’s initiatives fund shall be made after the reductions and adjustments prescribed to be made by the director of accounts and reports and the state treasurer pursuant to subsection (r) for the Kansas endowment for youth fund to account for moneys actually received that are to be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the Kansas endowment for youth fund.

(r) (1) On July 1, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall record a debit to the state treasurer’s receivables for the Kansas endowment for youth fund and shall record a corresponding credit to the Kansas endowment for youth fund in an amount certified by the director of the budget that shall be equal to 75% of the amount approved for expenditure by the children’s cabinet during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, as certified by the director of the budget. All moneys received and credited to the Kansas endowment for youth fund during fiscal year 2027 shall reduce the amount debited and credited to the Kansas endowment for youth fund under this subsection.

(2) On June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall adjust the amounts debited and credited to the state treasurer’s receivables and to the Kansas endowment for youth fund pursuant to this subsection to reflect all moneys actually transferred and credited to the Kansas endowment for youth fund during fiscal year 2027.

(3) The director of accounts and reports shall notify the state treasurer of all amounts debited and credited to the Kansas endowment for youth fund pursuant to this subsection and all reductions and adjustments thereto made pursuant to this subsection. The state treasurer shall enter all such amounts debited and credited and shall make reductions and adjustments thereto on the books and records kept and maintained for the Kansas endowment for youth fund by the state treasurer in accordance with the notice thereof.

(4) The reductions and adjustments prescribed to be made by the director of accounts and reports and the state treasurer pursuant to this subsection for the Kansas endowment for youth fund to account for moneys actually received that are to be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the Kansas endowment for youth fund shall be made before the reductions and adjustments prescribed to be made by the director of accounts and reports and the state treasurer pursuant to subsection (q) for the children’s initiatives fund to account for moneys actually received that are to be transferred and credited to the children’s initiatives fund.

(s) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, for the secretary of administration to charge and collect rental payments in an amount of $11 per square foot from any nonstate entity that leases or is assigned office space in the state capitol building: Provided, That the amounts collected shall be remitted by the secretary of administration to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state buildings operating fund or other funds of the department of administration as prescribed by the secretary of administration.

(t) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to develop and operate a single, searchable website accessible by the public at no cost to access, that includes information required by this subsection concerning nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations that receive appropriated funds from the state of Kansas in fiscal year 2026: Provided, That such website shall include the following: (1) Organizational information, including legal name, any doing-business-as name, federal employer identification number and principal business address; (2) a complete listing of all federal, state and local funding sources received during fiscal year 2026; (3) the total number of years that the organization has received state funds, whether consecutively or cumulatively; (4) the total amount of state funds received during fiscal year 2026, itemized by funding agency and program; (5) a one-page document providing an explanation for the per-unit cost calculation for services provided using state funds, including: (A) Definition of the “unit” of service; (B) methodology used to calculate per-unit cost; and (C) total number of units delivered during the reporting period; and (6) a copy of the organization’s most recent internal revenue service form 990, including all schedules: Provided further, That during fiscal year 2027, all agreements entered into by any state agency with a nonprofit or nongovernmental organization receiving appropriated funds shall require the organization to provide the information in clauses (t)(1) through (6): And provided further, That any state agency named in this act shall provide, at the request of the secretary of administration, such information as is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subsection: And provided further, That the above agency shall further compile and place on the website the information required by this subsection from fiscal years 2020 through 2025: Provided, however, That the provisions of this subsection shall only apply to such organizations that receive an amount of $50,000 or greater in any fiscal year: And provided, however, That nothing in this subsection shall permit or require the disclosure of information that is considered confidential by state or federal law.

(u) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to require all applicants requesting state appropriated funds in fiscal year 2027 to provide the information required by this subsection: Provided, That all applications shall include: (1) A statement of purpose, describing the public need that the program is intended to address and its importance to the state of Kansas; (2) clearly defined, measurable outcome metrics, including: (A) Baseline measurements where available; (B) target outcomes for fiscal year 2027; and (C) an explanation of why such outcomes are deemed valuable to the state of Kansas; and (3) a description of how progress toward the stated outcomes will be measured, including data sources and methodology: Provided further, That no program shall be eligible for funding unless such metrics and justification are submitted with the application: And provided further, That all programs awarded state funding shall be funded on a performance-based payment structure: And provided further, That upon being awarded such funding, such recipient shall receive 50% of the funds awarded: And provided further, That the remaining 50% shall be distributed only upon certification by the above agency to the director of accounts and reports that the program has demonstrated measurable progress toward the declared outcome metrics: And provided further, That at the same time as such certification is transmitted to the director of accounts and reports, the above state agency shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of the budget and director of legislative research: And provided further, That the above agency shall review all programs that received funding in fiscal years 2016 through 2026 and compile available data on the measurable outcomes of such programs: Provided, however, That the provisions of this proviso do not apply to funds involving a federal program that requires an agency to maintain consistent or increased state spending for a specific program and conflicts with the provisions of this proviso: And provided further, That the above agency shall submit a written report detailing the initial metric submissions, progress certifications and the most recent performance reports from the fiscal year 2027 programs as well as the historical data compiled to the house committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means on or before June 30, 2027.

(v) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the entire amount of the friends of cedar crest endowment fund (173-00-7246-7246) including the principal and any interest accrued on the principal, to the Topeka community foundation: Provided, That the above agency on behalf of the friends of cedar crest association shall enter into an agreement with the Topeka community foundation providing that: (1) The Topeka community foundation assume all rights and responsibilities of such fund; (2) all moneys transferred pursuant to this subsection shall be considered the principal amount to be used for investment purposes and not be expended; (3) the interest accrued on such principal may be expended by the friends of cedar crest association for the purposes of remodeling, repairs, replacements, additions and other improvements or alterations to the governor’s residence, grounds and appurtenances and such association shall provide an annual report to the governor’s residence advisory commission on the balance of the interest accrued; and (4) all grants, gifts, contributions, bequests or donations received by the above agency, the friends of cedar crest or the Topeka community foundation for such purposes shall be deposited and expended in accordance with this subsection.

(w) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4506, 75-4508, 75-4510 or 75-4510a, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to authorize any state employee or member of the legislature to park during the hours of 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in any parking lot or facility under the control of a state agency that is not secured by a gate or barrier arm.

(x) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency, in consultation with the department of revenue, from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to: (1) Provide a prospective employee with the details of any outstanding obligation preventing such prospective employee from obtaining a tax clearance for employment with the state of Kansas; and (2) authorize state agencies to extend an offer of employment to a prospective employee in instances where the only reason for denying employment is a failure to receive such tax clearance and such prospective employee either satisfies the tax obligation that prevented such prospective employee from receiving such tax clearance or enters into a payment arrangement with the department of revenue to satisfy such tax obligation prior to being offered employment.

(y) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to authorize the house of representatives and senate fiscal integrity auditors to have unlimited access to all state of Kansas technology systems and software used for accounting, budgeting and expenditures from the state treasury by the legislative research department, division of accounts and reports and division of the budget: Provided, That the above agency shall authorize such access to include unlimited access to the statewide payroll accounting system, known as SHARP, the statewide management, accounting and reporting tool, known as SMART, and any successor accounting and budget technology: Provided further, That such fiscal integrity auditors shall be subject to the same duty of confidentiality imposed by law on any state agency with regard to any such accounts, records and documents from such accounting and budget technology.

Sec. 55.

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Rehabilitation and repair (335-00-1000-0050) $4,186,250

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the rehabilitation and repair account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Vendor contract (335-00-1000-0070) $2,462,500

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the vendor contract account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Agency IT emergency (355-00-1000-0080) $1,970,000

Public safety broadband services fund (335-00-2125-2125) No limit
GIS contracting services fund (335-00-2163-2163) No limit
State and local implementation grant – federal fund (335-00-3576-3576) No limit
KS state and local cybersecuirty grant fund (335-00-3665-3665) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (335-00-3753-3772) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (335-00-3756-3536) No limit
GIS contracting services fund (335-00-6009-6009) No limit
Information technology fund (335-00-6110-4030) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the information technology fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000: Provided further, That any moneys collected from a fee increase for information services recommended by the governor shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the information technology fund.

Information technology reserve fund (335-00-6147-4080) No limit

Sec. 56.

KANSAS INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Kansas information security office (335-00-1000-0060) $22,642,220

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas information security office account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Information technology fund (335-00-6110-4030) No limit

Provided, That any moneys collected from a fee increase for information services recommended by the governor shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the information technology fund.

Information technology reserve fund (335-00-6147-4080) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (335-00-3756-3536) No limit

Sec. 57.

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

Administrative hearings office fund (178-00-2582) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the administrative hearings office fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $50.

Sec. 58.

OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Office of the child advocate (114-00-1000-0300) $826,650

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the office of the child advocate account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the office of the child advocate account for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

Sec. 59.

STATE BOARD OF TAX APPEALS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (562-00-1000-0103) $1,516,400

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

BOTA filing fee fund (562-00-2240-2240) $1,150,875
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (562-00-3756) No limit

Sec. 60.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $17,769,960 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 71(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures (565-00-1000-0303), the sum of $16,786 is hereby lapsed.

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026, as authorized by section 71 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2026 to employ an individual to be a taxpayer advocate: Provided, That such individual shall provide services to the public that includes property tax education, outreach and training, facilitation of taxpayer understanding of property valuation protocols and appeal processes before the board of tax appeals and protection of taxpayer rights: Provided, however, That the taxpayer advocate shall not provide legal advice or advocate for specific outcomes in cases.

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 79-3234, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026, as authorized by section 71 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2026 to provide to the department of commerce, on or before June 15, 2026, information on the amount offered and claimed for the investment tax credit, payroll incentive, training incentive and relocation incentive under the attracting powerful economic expansion act for all tax years prior to tax year 2025: Provided, That the information on the investment tax credit shall specify which amount was applied to the taxpayer’s tax liability and which amount was refunded to the taxpayer.

Sec. 61.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (565-00-1000-0303) $19,094,822

Repossessed certificates of title fee fund (565-00-2015-2070) No limit
Special training fund (565-00-2016-2000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the special training fund for operating expenditures, including official hospitality, incurred for conferences, training seminars, workshops and examinations: Provided further, That the secretary of revenue is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for conferences, training seminars, workshops and examinations sponsored or cosponsored by the department of revenue: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenditures incurred for such conferences, training seminars, workshops and examinations or for qualifying applicants for such conferences, training seminars, workshops and examinations: And provided further, That all fees received for conferences, training seminars, workshops and examinations shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the special training fund.

Recovery fund for enforcement actions and attorney fees (565-00-2021-2060) No limit
Photo fee fund (565-00-2084-2140) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 8-299, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made from the photo fee fund for administration and operation of the driver license program and related support operations in the division of administration of the department of revenue, including costs of administering the provisions of K.S.A. 8-240, 8-243, 8-267, 8-1324 and 8-1325, and amendments thereto, relating to drivers licenses, instruction permits and identification cards.

Sand royalty fund (565-00-2087-2010) No limit
Division of vehicles operating fund (565-00-2089-2020) No limit

Provided, That all receipts collected under authority of K.S.A. 74-2012, and amendments thereto, shall be credited to the division of vehicles operating fund: Provided further, That any expenditure from the division of vehicles operating fund of the department of revenue to reimburse the audit services fund (540-00-9204-9000) of the division of post audit for a financial-compliance audit in an amount certified by the legislative post auditor shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on the division of vehicles operating fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made from this fund for the administration and operation of the department of revenue: And provided further, That notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 8-132, 8-147, 8-1,141 and 8-1,142, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures shall be made from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to fix, charge and collect an additional fee in the amount of $11 on all applications for the issuance of personalized license plates, distinctive license plates and personalized distinctive license plates to reimburse such agency for expenses incurred to produce and deliver such license plates: Provided, however, That such additional fee shall not apply to any military or veteran distinctive license plates that are not currently subject to distinctive license plate fees: And provided, however, That the amount of all fees collected for such production and issuance of personalized license plates, distinctive license plates and personalized distinctive license plates pursuant to this proviso shall be certified at the end of each month during fiscal year 2027 by the above agency to the director of accounts and reports and, upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount equal to such certified amount from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the division of vehicles operating fund: And provided further, That at the same time that any certification is made, the above agency shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research and the director of the budget.

Commercial vehicle administrative system fund (565-00-2098-2098) No limit
Vehicle dealers and manufacturers fee fund (565-00-2189-2030) No limit
Kansas qualified agricultural ethyl alcohol producer incentive fund (565-00-2215) No limit
Distinctive license plate fund (565-00-2232-2230) No limit
VIPS/CAMA technology hardware fund (565-00-2244-2170) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-2021, and amendments thereto, or of any other statute, expenditures may be made from the VIPS/CAMA technology hardware fund for the purposes of upgrading the VIPS/CAMA computer hardware and software for the state or for the counties and for administration and operation of the department of revenue.

Automated tax systems fund (565-00-2265-2265) No limit
MSA compliance fund (565-00-2274-2274) No limit
Microfilming fund (565-00-2281-2270) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the microfilming fund to operate and maintain a microfilming activity to sell microfilming services to other state agencies: Provided further, That all moneys received for such services shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the microfilming fund.

Dyed diesel fuel fee fund (565-00-2286-2280) No limit
Electronic databases fee fund (565-00-2287-2180) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-2022, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made from the electronic databases fee fund for the purposes of operating expenditures, including expenditures for capital outlay; of operating, maintaining or improving the vehicle information processing system (VIPS), the Kansas computer assisted mass appraisal system (CAMA) and other electronic database systems of the department of revenue, including the costs incurred to provide access to or to furnish copies of public records in such database systems and for the administration and operation of the department of revenue.

Cigarette/tobacco products regulation fund (565-00-2294-2190) No limit
Alcoholic beverage control modernization fund (565-00-2299-2299) No limit
Hazmat fee fund (565-00-2365-2300) No limit
State charitable gaming regulation fund (565-00-2381-2385) No limit
Kansas retail dealer incentive fund (565-00-2387-2380) No limit
Division of vehicles modernization fund (565-00-2390-2390) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment fund (565-00-2417-2050) No limit
Forfeited property fee fund (565-00-2428-2200) No limit
Tax amnesty recovery fund (565-00-2462-2462) No limit
Setoff services revenue fund (565-00-2617-2080) No limit
Publications fee fund (565-00-2663-2090) No limit
Child support enforcement contractual agreement fund (565-00-2683-2110) No limit
County treasurers’ vehicle licensing fee fund (565-00-2687-2120) No limit
Reappraisal reimbursement fund (565-00-2693-2130) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received for the costs incurred for conducting appraisals for any county shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the reappraisal reimbursement fund: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for the purpose of conducting appraisals pursuant to orders of the state board of tax appeals under K.S.A. 79-1479, and amendments thereto.

Fleet rental vehicle administration fund (565-00-2799-2799) No limit
Commercial driver’s license drive test fee fund (565-00-2816-2816) No limit
Taxpayer notification costs fund (565-00-2852-2852) No limit
License plate replacement fund (565-00) No limit
Kansas historic site fund (565-00-2872-2872) No limit
Gage park improvement authority sales tax fund (565-00-2874-2874) No limit
Commercial driver education fund (565-00-2876-2876) No limit
Drivers license first responders indicator federal fund (565-00-3179-3179) No limit
Enforcing underage drinking federal fund (565-00-3219-3219) No limit
Commercial vehicle information systems/network federal fund (565-00-3244-3244) No limit
FDA tobacco program federal fund (565-00-3330-3330) No limit
Highway planning construction federal fund (565-00-3333-3333) No limit
State and community highway safety fund (565-00-3815-3815) No limit
Intra-governmental service fund (565-00-6132-6101) No limit
Miscellaneous trust bonds fund (565-00-7556-5180) No limit
Motor carrier permits escrow clearing fund (565-00-7581-5400) No limit
Liquor excise tax guarantee bond fund (565-00-7604-5190) No limit
Non-resident contractors cash bond fund (565-00-7605-5200) No limit
Bond guaranty fund (565-00-7606-5210) No limit
Interstate motor fuel user cash bond fund (565-00-7616-5220) No limit
Motor fuel distributor cash bond fund (565-00-7617-5230) No limit
Special county mineral production tax fund (565-00-7668-5280) No limit
Community improvement district sales tax administration fund (565-00-7675-5300) No limit
County drug tax fund (565-00-7680-5310) No limit
Escheat proceeds suspense fund (565-00-7753-5290) No limit
Charitable gaming refund fund (565-00-9001-9001) No limit
Native American veterans’ income tax refund fund (565-00-9019-9019) No limit
Privilege tax refund fund (565-00-9031-9300) No limit
Suspense fund (565-00-9032-9310) No limit
Cigarette tax refund fund (565-00-9033-9330) No limit
Motor-vehicle fuel tax refund fund (565-00-9035-9350) No limit
Cereal malt beverage tax refund fund (565-00-9036-9360) No limit
Income tax refund fund (565-00-9038-9370) No limit
Sales tax refund fund (565-00-9039-9380) No limit
Compensating tax refund fund (565-00-9040-9390) No limit
Alcoholic liquor tax refund fund (565-00-9041-9400) No limit
Motor carrier tax refund fund (565-00-9042-9410) No limit
Car company tax fund (565-00-9043-9420) No limit
Protested motor carrier taxes fund (565-00-9044-9430) No limit
Tobacco products refund fund (565-00-9045-9440) No limit
Community improvement district sales tax refund fund (565-00-9049-9455) No limit
Transient guest tax refund fund (established by K.S.A. 12-1694a) (565-00-9066-9450) No limit
Interstate motor fuel taxes refund fund (565-00-9069-9010) No limit
Interstate motor fuel taxes clearing fund (565-00-9070-9710) No limit
International fuel tax agreement clearing fund (565-00-9072-9015) No limit
Transient guest tax refund fund (established by K.S.A. 12-16,100) (565-00-9074-9480) No limit
Estate tax abatement refund fund (565-00-9082-9501) No limit
Fleet rental vehicle clearing fund (565-00-9089-9089) No limit
Interfund clearing fund (565-00-9096-9510) No limit
Local alcoholic liquor clearing fund (565-00-9100-9700) No limit
International registration plan distribution clearing fund (565-00-9103-9520) No limit
Rental motor vehicle excise tax refund fund (565-00-9106-9730) No limit
Mineral production tax refund fund (565-00-9121-9540) No limit
Special fuels tax refund fund (565-00-9122-9550) No limit
LP-gas motor fuels refund fund (565-00-9123-9560) No limit
Local alcoholic liquor refund fund (565-00-9124-9570) No limit
Sales tax clearing fund (565-00-9148-9580) No limit
Rental motor vehicle excise tax clearing fund (565-00-9187-9640) No limit
Community improvement district sales tax clearing fund (565-00-9189-9655) No limit
County and city retailers sales tax clearing fund – county and city sales tax (565-00-9190-9610) No limit
City and county compensating use tax clearing fund (565-00-9191-9620) No limit
County and city transient guest tax clearing fund (565-00-9192-9630) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (565-00-3756) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, and April 1, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $15,611,957 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the division of vehicles operating fund (565-00-2089-2020) of the department of revenue for the purpose of financing the cost of operation and general expense of the division of vehicles and related operations of the department of revenue.

(d) On August 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $77,250 from the accounting services recovery fund (173-00-6105-4010) of the department of administration to the setoff services revenue fund (565-00-2617-2080) of the department of revenue for reimbursing costs of recovering amounts owed to state agencies under K.S.A. 75-6201 et seq., and amendments thereto.

(e) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the division of vehicles modernization fund (565-00-2390-2390) of the department of revenue.

(f) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,200,000 from the Kansas endowment for youth fund (365-00-7000-2000) to the MSA compliance fund (565-00-2274-2274) of the department of revenue.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-3221q, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state historical society to transfer moneys to the Kansas historic site fund (288-00-2872) in an amount as designated for contribution to the Kansas historic site fund of the above agency for fiscal year 2027 and any prior fiscal years in which the donation to historic sites by taxpayers occurred.

(h) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to employ an individual to be a taxpayer advocate: Provided, That such individual shall provide services to the public that includes property tax education, outreach and training, facilitation of taxpayer understanding of property valuation protocols and appeal processes before the board of tax appeals and protection of taxpayer rights: Provided, however, That the taxpayer advocate shall not provide legal advice or advocate for specific outcomes in cases.

(i) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 79-3234, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to provide to the department of commerce, on or before July 15, 2026, information on the amount offered and claimed for the investment tax credit, payroll incentive, training incentive and relocation incentive under the attracting powerful economic expansion act for tax year 2025: Provided, That the information on the investment tax credit shall specify which amount was applied to the taxpayer’s tax liability and which amount was refunded to the taxpayer.

Sec. 62.

KANSAS LOTTERY

Sports wagering receipts fund (450-00-2946-2946) No limit
Privilege fee repayment fund (450-00-2947-2947) No limit
Lottery operating fund (450-00-5123) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the lottery operating fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $5,000.

Expanded lottery act revenues fund (450-00-5127-5120) $0
Expanded lottery receipts fund (450-00-5128) No limit
Lottery gaming facility manager fund (450-00-5129-5150) No limit
Lottery prize payment fund (450-00-7381) No limit

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-8711, and amendments thereto, and subject to the provisions of this subsection: (1) An amount of not less than $2,300,000 shall be certified by the executive director of the Kansas lottery to the director of accounts and reports on or before July 15, 2026; and (2) an amount of not less than $4,700,000 shall be certified by the executive director of the Kansas lottery to the director of accounts and reports on or before August 15, 2026, and on or before the 15^th of each month thereafter through June 15, 2027: Provided, That, upon receipt of each such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount certified from the lottery operating fund (450-00-5123-5100) to the state gaming revenues fund (173-00-9011-9100) and shall credit such amount to the state gaming revenues fund (173-00-9011-9100) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027: Provided, however, That, after the date that an amount of $54,000,000 has been transferred from the lottery operating fund to the state gaming revenues fund for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to this subsection, the executive director of the Kansas lottery shall continue to certify amounts to the director of accounts and reports on or before the 15^th of each month through June 15, 2027, except that the amounts certified after such date shall not be subject to the minimum amount of $4,700,000: Provided further, That the amounts certified by the executive director of the Kansas lottery to the director of accounts and reports, after the date an amount of $54,000,000 has been transferred from the lottery operating fund to the state gaming revenues fund for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to this subsection, shall be determined by the executive director so that an aggregate of all amounts certified pursuant to this subsection for fiscal year 2027 is equal to or more than $81,490,000: And provided further, That the aggregate of all amounts transferred from the lottery operating fund to the state gaming revenues fund for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to this subsection shall be equal to or more than $81,490,000: And provided further, That the transfers prescribed by this subsection shall be the maximum amount possible while maintaining an adequate cash balance necessary to make expenditures for prize payments and operating costs: And provided further, That the transfers prescribed in this subsection shall include the total profit attributed to the special veterans benefit game under K.S.A. 74-8724, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That the transfers prescribed by this subsection shall be made in lieu of transfers under K.S.A. 74-8711(d), and amendments thereto, for fiscal year 2027.

(c) In addition to the purposes for which expenditures of moneys in the lottery operating fund (450-00-5123-5100) may be made, as authorized by the provisions of K.S.A. 74-8711, and amendments thereto, in fiscal year 2027, moneys in the lottery operating fund may be used for payment of all costs incurred in the operation and administration of the Kansas lottery, the Kansas lottery act and the Kansas expanded lottery act.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-8724, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the lottery operating fund (450-00-5123-5100) to the state gaming revenues fund (173-00-9011-9100) the amount of total profit attributed to the veterans benefits game pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8724, and amendments thereto, during fiscal year 2027: Provided, That, the transfer to the veterans benefit lottery game fund (694-00-2303-2303) of the Kansas office of veterans services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, authorized by section 70(g) represents the total profits derived from the veterans benefits game pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8724, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That, on or before August 1, 2027, the executive director of the lottery shall report the amount of total profit attributed to the veterans benefits game pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8724, and amendments thereto, during fiscal year 2027 to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-8720, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by such agency from such moneys to provide the name and address of all persons who claim a Kansas lottery prize of $10,000 or more to the office of inspector general established under K.S.A. 75-7427, and amendments thereto: Provided, That the office of inspector general shall use information received pursuant to this subsection solely for the purposes of carrying out the powers, duties and functions prescribed by K.S.A. 75-7427, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That the office of inspector general shall not publicly disclose the identity of any lottery prize winner, including recipients for whom such prize affects such recipient’s eligibility for or receipt of medical assistance.

Sec. 63.

KANSAS RACING AND GAMING COMMISSION

Horse fair racing benefit fund (553-00-2296-3000) No limit
Tribal gaming fund (553-00-2320-3700) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the tribal gaming fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

Education and training fund (553-00-2459-2450) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the education and training fund for operating expenditures, including official hospitality, incurred for hosting or providing training, inservice workshops and conferences: Provided further, That the Kansas racing and gaming commission is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for hosting or providing training, inservice workshops and conferences: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenditures incurred for hosting or providing such training, inservice workshops and conferences: And provided further, That all fees received for hosting or providing such training, inservice workshops and conferences shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the education and training fund.

Kansas horse breeding development fund (553-00-2516-2300) No limit
Expanded lottery regulation fund (553-00-2535) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the expanded lottery regulation fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,500.

Live horse racing purse supplement fund (553-00-2546-2800) No limit
Live greyhound racing purse supplement fund (553-00-2557-2900) No limit
Greyhound promotion and development fund (553-00-2561-3100) No limit
Racing investigative expense fund (553-00-2570-2400) No limit
Kansas greyhound breeding development fund (553-00-2601-2500) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding K.S.A. 74-8831, and amendments thereto, all moneys transferred into this fund pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8767(b), and amendments thereto, shall be deposited to a separate account established for the purpose described in this proviso and moneys in this account shall be expended only to supplement special stake races and to enhance the amount per point paid to owners of Kansas-whelped greyhounds that win live races at Kansas greyhound tracks and pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Kansas racing and gaming commission: Provided further, That transfers from this account to the live greyhound racing purse supplement fund may be made in accordance with K.S.A. 74-8767(b), and amendments thereto.

Racing reimbursable expense fund (553-00-2616-2600) No limit
Gaming background investigation fund (553-00-2682-2680) No limit
Illegal gambling enforcement fund (553-00-2734-2690) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the illegal gambling enforcement fund for direct or indirect operating expenditures incurred for investigatory seizure and forfeiture activities, including, but not limited to: (1) Conducting investigations of illegal gambling operations or activities; (2) participating in illegal gaming in order to collect or purchase evidence as part of an undercover investigation into illegal gambling operations; and (3) acquiring information or making contacts leading to illegal gaming activities: Provided, however, That all moneys that are expended for any such evidence purchase, information acquisition or similar investigatory purpose or activity from whatever funding source and that are recovered shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the illegal gambling enforcement fund: Provided further, That any moneys received or awarded to the Kansas racing and gaming commission for such enforcement activities shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the illegal gambling enforcement fund.

Gaming machine examination fund (553-00-2998-2990) No limit
State racing fund (553-00-5131-5000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the state racing fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

Racing applicant deposit fund (553-00-7383-7000) No limit

(b) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $450,000 from the state general fund to the tribal gaming fund (553-00-2320-3700) of the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer one or more amounts certified by the executive director of the state gaming agency from the tribal gaming fund to the state general fund: Provided, That all such transfers shall be for the purpose of reimbursing the state general fund for the amount equal to the net amount obtained by subtracting (1) the aggregate of any costs incurred by the state gaming agency during fiscal year 2027 for any arbitration or litigation in connection with the administration and enforcement of tribal-state gaming compacts or the provisions of the tribal gaming oversight act, from (2) the aggregate of the amounts transferred to the tribal gaming fund (553-00-2320-3700) of the Kansas racing and gaming commission during fiscal year 2027 for the operating expenditures for the state gaming agency and any other expenses incurred in connection with the administration and enforcement of tribal-state gaming compacts or the provisions of the tribal gaming oversight act.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all payments for services provided by the Kansas bureau of investigation shall be paid by the Kansas racing and gaming commission in accordance with K.S.A. 75-5516(b), and amendments thereto, pursuant to bills that are presented in a timely manner by the Kansas bureau of investigation for services rendered.

(e) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the moneys appropriated in the tribal gaming fund (553-00-2320-3700) for fiscal year 2027 for the Kansas racing and gaming commission by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures, which are hereby authorized, may be made from the tribal gaming fund for fiscal year 2027 for the state gaming agency regulatory oversight of class III gaming, including, but not limited to, the regulatory oversight and law enforcement activities of monitoring compliance with tribal-state gaming compacts and conducting investigations of violations of tribal-state gaming compacts, investigations of criminal violations of the laws of this state at tribal gaming facilities, criminal violations of the tribal gaming oversight act, background investigations of applicants and vendors and investigations of other criminal activities related to tribal gaming.

(f) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-8831, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall not make the transfer from the Kansas greyhound breeding development fund (553-00-2601-2500) of the Kansas racing and gaming commission to the greyhound tourism fund of the department of commerce that is directed to be made on or before June 30, 2027, by K.S.A. 74-8831(b)(1), and amendments thereto, and shall transfer on or before June 30, 2027, the amount equal to 15% of all moneys credited to the Kansas greyhound breeding development fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the Kansas greyhound breeding development fund to the greyhound promotion and development fund (553-00-2561-3100) of the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the Kansas racing and gaming commission is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect additional fees to recover all or part of the direct and indirect costs or operating expenses incurred or expected to be incurred by the Kansas racing and gaming commission for the regulation of racing activities that are not otherwise recovered from a parimutuel facility licensee under authority of any other statute: Provided, That such fees shall be in addition to all taxes and other fees otherwise authorized by law: Provided further, That such costs or operating expenses shall include all or part of any auditing, drug testing, accounting, security and law enforcement, licensing of any office or other facility for use by a parimutuel facility licensee or projects to update and upgrade information technology software or facilities of the commission and shall specifically include any general operating expenses that are associated with regulatory activities attributable to the entity upon which any such fee is imposed and all expenses related to reopening any race track or other racing facility: And provided further, That all moneys received for such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the state racing fund (553-00-5131-5000).

Sec. 64.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $9,699,069 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the operating grant (including official hospitality) account (300-00-1900-1110), the sum of $104,488 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $504,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the older Kansans employment program account (300-00-1900-1140), the sum of $22,825 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the rural opportunity zones program account (300-00-1900-1150), the sum of $115,669 is hereby lapsed.

(d) On the effective date of this act, of the $8,400 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the senior community service employment program account (300-00-1900-1160), the sum of $341 is hereby lapsed.

(e) On the effective date of this act, of the $214,023 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the strong military bases program account (300-00-1900-1170), the sum of $2,153 is hereby lapsed.

(f) On the effective date of this act, of the $850,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the main street program account (300-00-1900-1175), the sum of $585 is hereby lapsed.

(g) On the effective date of this act, of the $204,500 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the governor’s council of economic advisors account (300-00-1900-1185), the sum of $15,497 is hereby lapsed.

(h) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the creative arts industries commission account (300-00-1900-1188), the sum of $117,330 is hereby lapsed.

(i) On the effective date of this act, of the $670,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the community development account (300-00-1900-1240), the sum of $3,812 is hereby lapsed.

(j) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,445,227 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the international trade account (300-00-1900-1250), the sum of $407 is hereby lapsed.

(k) On the effective date of this act, of the $99,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the reemployment implementation account (300-00-1900-1260), the sum of $1,070 is hereby lapsed.

(l) On the effective date of this act, of the $2,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the KIT/KIR programs account (300-00-1900-1280), the sum of $32,459 is hereby lapsed.

(m) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the registered apprenticeship account (300-00-1900-1290), the sum of $336,577 is hereby lapsed.

(n) On the effective date of this act, of the $714,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the work-based learning account (300-00-1900-1310), the sum of $9,998 is hereby lapsed.

(o) On the effective date of this act, of the $3,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 76(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the sunflower summer program account (300-00-1900-1330), the sum of $307 is hereby lapsed.

(p) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of section 25 of chapter 97 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas, sections 68 and 69 of chapter 88 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, or section 76 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys for fiscal year 2026 to provide support for the 2026 FIFA world cup only if such expenditures are related to the transportation and security plan as determined by the FIFA world cup 26 Kansas City committee.

(q) For fiscal year 2026, on June 1, 2026, the secretary of commerce, in consultation with the director of the budget and the director of legislative research, shall identify positions and the funding associated with such positions in the department of commerce that have been vacant for a part of or the entire fiscal year 2026 and that are paid from appropriations from the state economic development initiatives fund: Provided, That the director of the budget shall certify such amount in each state economic development initiatives fund account of the department of commerce that was not expended for positions during fiscal year 2026 for the purposes of this section to the director of accounts and reports: Provided further, That on June 30, 2026, the amount of funding associated with such vacant positions in the department of commerce that are paid from appropriations from the state economic development initiatives fund is hereby lapsed: And provided further, That at the same time that such certification is made, the director of the budget shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research.

(r) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 79-3234, and amendments thereto, and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-50,226 and 74-50,227, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026, as authorized by section 76 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2026 for the above agency, in consultation with the department of revenue, to include in the agency’s transparency database, on or before June 15, 2026, the amount offered and claimed for the investment tax credit, payroll incentive, training incentive and relocation incentive under the attracting powerful economic expansion act for all tax years prior to tax year 2025: Provided, That the information on the investment tax credit shall specify which amount was applied to the taxpayer’s tax liability and which amount was refunded to the taxpayer.

Sec. 65.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Advantage Kansas (300-00-1000) $218,628
Tourism operating expenditures (300-00-1000-0950) $261,141
Cybersecurity center for excellence $3,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the cybersecurity center for excellence account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Kansas semiquincentennial commission support account; housing and workforce development account; sports hall of fame support account; and industrial park project account.

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state economic development initiatives fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating grant (including official hospitality) (300-00-1900-1110) $9,699,069

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating grant (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the operating grant (including official hospitality) account for certified development companies that have been determined to be qualified for grants by the secretary of commerce, except that expenditures for such grants shall not be made for grants to more than 10 certified development companies that have been determined to be qualified for grants by the secretary of commerce: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to submit a report on economic development incentives by economic development incentive program that includes the total incentives awarded to each program and the estimated fiscal impact on the state general fund during fiscal year 2027 to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means.

Older Kansans employment program (300-00-1900-1140) $504,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026 in the older Kansans employment program account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Rural opportunity zones program (300-00-1900-1150) $800,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the rural opportunity zones program account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide funds to applicants or for use in counties with a population of 15,000 or less as of the 2020 census.

Senior community service employment program (300-00-1900-1160) $8,400

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the senior community service employment program account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Strong military bases program (300-00-1900-1170) $214,023

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the strong military bases program account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Main street program (300-00-1900-1175) $850,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the main street program account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Governor’s council of economic advisors (300-00-1900-1185) $204,500

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the governor’s council of economic advisors account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Creative arts industries commission (300-00-1900-1188) $750,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the creative arts industries commission account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall not be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to employ persons on a contractual basis in order to ensure that the maximum amount of dollars may be distributed to Kansas communities for arts grants: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to award matching grant funds: And provided further, That an amount of not to exceed 60% of grant moneys shall be awarded to applicants for matching grant funds located in counties with a population of 85,000 or less as of the 2020 census: And provided further, That an amount of not to exceed 40% of grant moneys shall be awarded to applicants for matching grant funds located in counties with a population of more than 85,000 as of the 2020 census.

Public broadcasting grants (300-00-1900-1190) $800,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the public broadcasting grants account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Build up Kansas (300-00-1900-1230) $2,625,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the build up Kansas account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Community development (300-00-1900-1240) $1,670,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the community development account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

International trade (300-00-1900-1250) $1,445,227

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the international trade account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Reemployment implementation (300-00-1900-1260) $99,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the reemployment implementation account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Registered apprenticeship (300-00-1900-1290) $1,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the registered apprenticeship account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Small business R&D grants (300-00-1900-1300) $500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the small business R&D grants account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Work-based learning (300-00-1900-1310) $714,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the work-based learning account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Rural champions (300-00-1900-1320) $150,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the rural champions account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

HEAL grants (300-00-1900-1350) $1,500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the HEAL grants account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Emergency HEAL grants (300-00-1900-1360) $250,000
Travel and tourism operating expenditures (300-00-1900-1901) $4,920,398

Provided, That expenditures from this account for official hospitality shall not exceed $4,000.

KIT/KIR programs (300-00-1900-1280) $2,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the KIT/KIR programs account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Sunflower summer program (300-00-1900-1330) $2,750,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the sunflower summer program account is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That except as provided further, no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide reimbursements or grants to participating venues that do not charge an admission fee to program participants: Provided further, That the above agency may provide reimbursements to participating venues that do not charge an admission to program participants that are located in a county with a population of 15,000 or less as of the 2020 census: And provided further, That no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide reimbursement for more than one person who is 18 years of age or older accompanying one or more persons under 18 years of age.

Rural remote workplaces (300-00-1900) $250,000
Statewide marketing campaign for high demand and high wage career fields (300-1900) $2,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for a contract with Level Up Kansas, a Kansas nonprofit, for the purpose of providing a statewide marketing campaign to underskilled adult earners about training opportunities available at Kansas postsecondary educational institutions in high demand and high wage career fields.

Kansas creative arts industries commission checkoff fund (300-00-2031-2031) No limit
Publication and other sales fund (300-00-2048) No limit
Conference registration and disbursement fund (300-00-2049) No limit
IMPACT program services fund (300-00-2176) No limit
AJLA special revenue fund (300-00-2190-2190) No limit
Reimbursement and recovery fund (300-00-2275) No limit
General fees fund (300-00-2310) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund for loans pursuant to loan agreements, which are hereby authorized to be entered into by the secretary of commerce in accordance with repayment provisions and other terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the secretary therefor under programs of the department.

Indirect cost – federal fund (300-00-2340-2300) No limit
Enterprise facilitation fund (300-00-2378-2710) No limit
Publication and other sales fund (300-00-2399-2399) No limit

Provided, That in addition to other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the publication and other sales fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made from such fund for the purpose of compensating federal aid program expenditures, if necessary, in order to comply with the requirements established by the United States fish and wildlife service for utilization of federal aid funds: Provided further, That all such expenditures shall be in addition to any expenditures made from the publication and other sales fund for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That the secretary of commerce shall report all such expenditures to the governor and legislature as appropriate.

Conversion of equipment and materials fund (300-00-2411-2220) No limit
Job creation program fund (300-00-2467-2467) No limit
Kan-grow engineering fund – KU (300-00-2494-2494) $3,500,000
Kan-grow engineering fund – KSU (300-00-2494-2495) $3,500,000
Kan-grow engineering fund – WSU (300-00-2494-2496) $3,500,000
Athletic fee fund (300-00-2599-2500) No limit
Governor’s council of economic advisers private operations fund (300-00-2761-2701) No limit
Technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions development and expansion fund (300-00-2839) No limit
Kansas educator registered apprenticeship grant program fund (300-00-2856) No limit
Kansas nonprofit apprenticeship grant program fund (300-00-2873) No limit
Existing horse racing facility remodel fund (300-00-2884) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from the existing horse racing facility remodel fund shall be made by the above agency for a grant to remodel an existing horse racing facility in a Kansas county with a population between 6,000 and 6,100 as of the 2020 census.

Northwest Kansas housing economic development fund (300-00-2886) No limit
Engineering graduate incentive fund (300-00-2930) No limit
Attracting professional sports to Kansas fund (300-00-2942) No limit
Attracting powerful economic expansion payroll incentive fund (300-00-2943) No limit
Attracting powerful economic expansion new employee training and education fund (300-00-2944) No limit
Attracting powerful economic expansion Kansas residency incentive fund (300-00-2945) No limit
Child care/development block grant – federal fund (300-00-3028-3028) No limit
WIOA youth activities – federal fund (300-00-3039) No limit
Senior community service employment program – federal fund (300-00-3100-3510) No limit
American job link alliance job corps – federal fund (300-00-3100-3512) No limit
American job link alliance – federal fund (300-00-3100-3516) No limit
Creative arts industries commission gifts, grants and bequests – federal fund (300-00-3210-3218) No limit
Workforce data quality initiative – federal fund (300-00-3237-3237) No limit
WIOA adult – federal fund (300-00-3270) No limit
Trade adjustment assistance – federal fund (300-00-3273) No limit
Local veterans employment representative program – federal fund (300-00-3274-3240) No limit
Disabled veterans outreach program – federal fund (300-00-3274-3242) No limit
Wagner Peyser employment services – federal fund (300-00-3275) No limit
Unemployment insurance – federal fund (300-00-3335) No limit
H-1B technical skills training grant – federal fund (300-00-3400) No limit
Economic adjustment assistance fund (300-00-3415) No limit
WIOA dislocated workers – federal fund (300-00-3428) No limit
Work opportunity tax credit – federal fund (300-00-3447-3447) No limit
Temporary labor certification foreign workers – federal fund (300-00-3448) No limit
Transition assistance program grant – federal fund (300-00-3451-3451) No limit
State small business credit initiative – federal fund (300-00-3567) No limit
SBA STEP grant – federal fund (300-00-3573-3573) No limit
Workforce innovation – federal fund (300-00-3581) No limit
Reemployment connections initiative – federal fund (300-00-3585) No limit
Community development block grant – federal fund (300-00-3669) No limit
Pathway home 2 – federal fund (300-00-3734) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund – federal fund (300-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan state relief – federal fund (300-00-3756) No limit

Provided, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $10,000,000 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 for attracting and developing new businesses to Kansas: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 for BVLOS navigation infrastructure, operations and commercialization support for a Kansas-based UAS test range focused on attracting and developing agriculture, rural healthcare, defense and other emerging technologies.

World cup ARPA fund (300-00-3756) No limit

Provided, That the above agency shall make expenditures from the world cup ARPA fund during fiscal year 2027 to require the FIFA world cup 26 Kansas City committee to provide a detailed accounting report of all expenditures of the moneys in such account to the legislature on or before January 11, 2027.

ARPA capital projects-broadband infrastructure – federal fund (300-00-3761) No limit
ARPA capital projects-digital technology connectivity – federal fund (300-00-3761) No limit
RETAIN extension – federal fund (300-00-3770) No limit
State broadband data development grant – federal fund (300-00-3782-3700) No limit
Second chance grant – federal fund (300-00-3895) No limit
State digital equity planning grant program fund (300-00-3927-3927) No limit
Broadband equity access and deployment program fund (300-00-3928-3928) No limit
Apprenticeship USA state – federal fund (300-00-3949) No limit
Kansas health profession opportunity project – federal fund (300-00-3951) No limit
Kansas creative arts industries commission special gifts fund (300-00-7004-7004) No limit
Kansas commission for the United States semiquincentennial gifts and donations fund (300-00-7019) No limit
National main street center fund (300-00-7325-7000) No limit
IMPACT program repayment fund (300-00-7388) No limit
Kansas partnership fund (300-00-7525-7020) No limit
Broadband technical assistance fund (300-00-3807-3807) No limit
Middle mile broadband grant fund (300-00-3932-3932) No limit
Rural community development initiatives federal fund (300-00-3674) No limit
Office of broadband development fund (300-00-2897-2897) $1,091,250
Moderate income housing grant fund $6,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency for fiscal year 2027 from the moderate income housing grant fund to provide grants to communities for moderate income housing development, including infrastructure necessary to support that development: Provided further, That during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys available in the moderate income housing grant fund in an amount of not less than 50% for grants to rural communities.

Build Kansas attracting businesses fund No limit

Provided, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $10,000,000 may be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 for attracting and developing new businesses to Kansas: Provided, however, That if expenditures from the build Kansas attracting businesses fund for such purposes do not equal or exceed $10,000,000, then on June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer any remaining moneys in the build Kansas attracting businesses fund to the build Kansas matching grant fund of the office of the state treasurer.

(d) The secretary of commerce is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for: (1) The provision and administration of conferences held for the purposes of programs and activities of the department of commerce and for which fees are not specifically prescribed by statute; (2) sale of publications of the department of commerce and for sale of educational and other promotional items and for which fees are not specifically prescribed by statute; and (3) promotional and other advertising and related economic development activities and services provided under economic development programs and activities of the department of commerce: Provided, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred in providing such services, conferences, publications and items, advertising and other economic development activities and services provided under economic development programs and activities of the department of commerce for which fees are not specifically prescribed by statute: Provided further, That all such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to one or more special revenue fund or funds of the department of commerce as specified by the secretary of commerce: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from such special revenue fund or funds of the department of commerce for fiscal year 2027, in accordance with the provisions of this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, for operating expenses incurred in providing such services, conferences, publications and items, advertising, programs and activities and for operating expenses incurred in providing similar economic development activities and services provided under economic development programs and activities of the department of commerce.

(e) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of commerce from moneys appropriated in any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for the department of commerce as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, expenditures may be made by the department of commerce from moneys appropriated in any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for official hospitality.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of commerce, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state economic development initiatives fund for the department of commerce to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state economic development initiatives fund for the department of commerce. The secretary of commerce shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 12-17,169, and amendments thereto, or any other statute to the contrary, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys for the secretary of commerce to approve a city or county to finance a rural redevelopment project, as defined in K.S.A. 12-17,162, and amendments thereto, without the issuance of special obligation bonds up to an amount of not to exceed $25,000,000 for each such project: Provided, That such rural redevelopment project costs shall be made payable, both as to principal and interest, from any source as provided in K.S.A. 12-17,169(a)(1)(A) through (I), and amendments thereto.

(h) (1) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of the STAR bonds financing act, K.S.A. 12-17,160 through 12-17,180, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for the secretary of commerce to authorize the Kansas development finance authority to issue special obligation bonds in one or more series to finance the undertaking of a STAR bond project as defined in K.S.A. 12-17,162(aa)(1), and amendments thereto, or a mall STAR bond project, that has been established by a city or county and approved by the secretary of commerce pursuant to K.S.A. 12-17,164 and 12-17,167, and amendments thereto: Provided, That during fiscal year 2027, the Kansas development finance authority is hereby authorized to issue such special obligation bonds in accordance with K.S.A. 74-8905(a), and amendments thereto, subject to the provisions of this subsection: Provided further, That such special obligation bonds and interest thereon shall be an obligation only of the Kansas development finance authority and shall not constitute a debt of the state of Kansas within the meaning of section 6 or 7 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas and shall not pledge the full faith and credit or the taxing power of the state of Kansas: And provided further, That such special obligation bonds shall be made payable, both as to principal and interest, solely from the revenues described in K.S.A. 12-17,169(a)(1), and amendments thereto: And provided further, That the governing body of a city or county may establish one or more STAR bond projects for the purpose of the redevelopment of a mall facility in accordance with the provisions of the STAR bonds financing act, K.S.A. 12-17,160 et seq., and amendments thereto: And provided further, That the secretary of commerce shall review the STAR bond project plan and determine whether to approve such plan in accordance with this subsection and the STAR bonds financing act: And provided further, That a mall STAR bond project may be located in a newly created mall STAR bond project district or in an existing STAR bond project district: And provided further, That any mall STAR bond project approved by a city or county and the secretary in accordance with the STAR bonds financing act shall be eligible for financing by special obligation bonds payable from revenues described by K.S.A. 12-17,169(a)(1), and amendments thereto, which revenues may include 100% of the tax increment revenue received: And provided further, That any special obligation bonds issued to finance a mall STAR bond project shall be subject to the provisions of the STAR bonds financing act: And provided further, That in the event that the city or county shall default in the payment of any STAR bonds payable from revenues described in K.S.A. 12-17,169(a)(1), and amendments thereto, no public funds shall be used to pay the holders thereof except as specifically authorized by the STAR bonds financing act: And provided further, That any bonds issued may pay for any or all amounts of the overall project costs and shall not be limited to payment of only a certain percentage of total project costs for such mall STAR bond project: And provided further, That project costs for a mall STAR bond project include: (A) All costs necessary to implement a project plan for the redevelopment of a mall STAR bond project district, including costs incurred for infrastructure and utilities, the acquisition of personal property related thereto and any other related expenses necessary to develop and finance such mall facility; and (B) costs incurred for the construction or renovation of interior and exterior structures, parking facilities and multi-level parking structures if: (i) The project is a large metropolitan mall STAR bond project and the project application is received by the secretary on or before December 31, 2026; or (ii) the project is a rural mall STAR bond project, the project includes a sports or entertainment tourism component or an education tourism component such as a museum or other educational facility and the project application is received by the secretary on or before December 31, 2026: Provided, however, That such costs shall not be permitted for any future expansion of the large metropolitan mall STAR bond project district: And provided further, That a mall facility shall be considered an eligible area for purposes of K.S.A. 12-17,162, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That on or before June 30, 2027, the secretary shall report to the legislature verifying and tracking visitors and disclose the method of visitor tracking and the visitor tracking data compiled for compliance with the visitation requirements.

(2) For purposes of this subsection:

(A) “Large metropolitan mall STAR bond project” means a project that the secretary finds meets the following criteria:

(i) The project has the primary purpose of sports or entertainment tourism that will draw at least 30% of the project’s visitors from a distance of at least 100 miles and at least 20% of the project’s visitors from outside this state;

(ii) the project is located in an area of a city or community experiencing economic decline. The secretary shall determine economic decline by the analysis of at least two measurable indicators over the most recent 10-year period for which data is available, including, but not limited to, a decline in real gross domestic product, decline in average household real income, decreased employment or reductions in industrial production or retail sales;

(iii) the project has a minimum of $50,000,000 in capital investment and $50,000,000 in projected gross annual sales; and

(iv) no previous application for a mall redevelopment project within the same county has been approved by the secretary.

(B) “Mall” means an enclosed area comprised of multiple interior-facing businesses and stores primarily devoted to the in-person retail sale of goods and services and the parking, green space and arterial roads contiguous thereto.

(D) “Mall STAR bond project” means an approved large metropolitan mall STAR bond project or rural mall STAR bond project to implement one or more project plans for the redevelopment of a mall STAR bond project district that contains a mall in which 50% or more of the total leasable area for businesses to operate in the mall is unoccupied.

(E) “Mall STAR bond project district” means the specific area declared to be an eligible area as determined by the secretary that will include a mall STAR bond project.

(F) “Rural mall STAR bond project” means a project that the secretary finds meets the following criteria:

(i) The project is within a metropolitan area with a population of 50,000 through 75,000 or outside a metropolitan area with a population of at least 50,000 as of the 2020 census;

(ii) the project will draw at least 20% of the project’s visitors from a distance of at least 100 miles;

(iii) the project is located in an area of a city or community experiencing economic decline as determined by the secretary using the measures and analysis as provided by subparagraph (A)(ii);

(iv) no previous application for a mall redevelopment project within the same county has been approved by the secretary; and

(v) the project application is received by the secretary on or before December 31, 2026.

(i) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of the STAR bonds financing act, K.S.A. 12-17,160 through 12-17,180, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for the secretary of commerce to approve vertical construction of any project within an approved STAR bond project district in cities with a population under 60,000 as of the 2020 census, if such approval is granted prior to December 31, 2026.

(j) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of the STAR bonds financing act, K.S.A. 12-17,160 through 12-17,180, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for the secretary of commerce to approve a project that will enhance the quality of life in the community and the region and is in a county with a population under 100,000 as of the 2020 census within the Kansas City or Wichita metropolitan statistical areas, of regional importance and with capital investment of at least $3,000,000 as a rural redevelopment project for purposes of the STAR bonds financing act: Provided, however, That the secretary shall not approve such rural redevelopment project unless the secretary finds that such project will draw at least 20% of the project’s visitors from a distance of at least 100 miles: Provided further, That on or before June 30, 2027, the secretary shall report to the legislature verifying and tracking visitors and disclose the method of visitor tracking and the visitor tracking data compiled for compliance with the visitation requirements.

(k) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $7,000,000 from the state general fund to the attracting powerful economic expansion payroll incentive fund (300-00-2943) established by K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-50,316, and amendments thereto.

(l) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $3,000,000 from the state general fund to the attracting powerful economic expansion new employee training and education fund (300-00-2944) established by K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-50,318, and amendments thereto.

(m) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the attracting powerful economic expansion residency incentive fund (300-00-2945) established by K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-50,323, and amendments thereto.

(n) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,091,250 from the broadband infrastructure construction grant fund (276-00-2836-2836) of the department of transportation to the office of broadband development fund of the department of commerce.

(o) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25 of chapter 97 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas, sections 68 and 69 of chapter 88 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, or section 76 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to provide support for the 2026 FIFA world cup only if such expenditures are related to the transportation and security plan as determined by the FIFA world cup 26 Kansas City committee.

(p) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall identify and certify an amount of $12,000,000 from any moneys in any state general fund account or any special revenue fund or funds that are moneys to the state for aid for coronavirus relief that are unexpended, recouped or otherwise have been returned to the state as unspent funds to the director of accounts and reports: Provided, That upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the American rescue plan state relief fund – federal fund (300-00-3756) of the department of commerce.

(q) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall identify and certify an amount of $6,000,000 from any moneys in any state general fund account or any special revenue fund or funds that are moneys to the state for aid for coronavirus relief that are unexpended, recouped or otherwise have been returned to the state as unspent funds to the director of accounts and reports: Provided, That upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the moderate income housing grant fund of the above agency: Provided further, That if the director of the budget is unable to certify such moneys and such transfer does not occur, then on or before July 30, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $6,000,000 from the state general fund to the moderate income housing grant fund.

(r) For fiscal year 2027, on June 1, 2027, the secretary of commerce, in consultation with the director of the budget and the director of legislative research, shall identify positions and the funding associated with such positions in the department of commerce that have been vacant for a part of or the entire fiscal year 2027 and that are paid from appropriations from the state economic development initiatives fund: Provided, That the director of the budget shall certify such amount in each state economic development initiatives fund account of the department of commerce that was not expended for positions during fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of this section to the director of accounts and reports: Provided further, That on June 30, 2027, the amount of funding associated with such vacant positions in the department of commerce that are paid from appropriations from the state economic development initiatives fund is hereby lapsed: And provided further, That at the same time that such certification is made, the director of the budget shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research.

(s) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 79-3234, and amendments thereto, and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-50,226 and 74-50,227, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for the above agency, in consultation with the department of revenue, to include in the agency’s transparency database, on or before July 15, 2026, the amount offered and claimed for the investment tax credit, payroll incentive, training incentive and relocation incentive under the attracting powerful economic expansion act for tax year 2025: Provided, That the information on the investment tax credit shall specify which amount was applied to the taxpayer’s tax liability and which amount was refunded to the taxpayer: Provided further, That, on or before January 11, 2027, the above agency shall provide such information for tax year 2025 and all prior tax years to the house of representatives committee on commerce, labor and economic development and the senate committee on commerce.

(t) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, after the transfer required under K.S.A. 74-8711(h), and amendments thereto, has been made, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-8793, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount equal to 25% of the balance in the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund (300-00-2942) of the department of commerce from the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund to the home and community-based services fund of the state finance council.

(u) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $10,000,000 from the build Kansas matching grant fund of the office of the state treasurer to the build Kansas attracting businesses fund of the department of commerce.

Sec. 66.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

(a) On July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, after the transfer required under K.S.A. 74-8711(h), and amendments thereto, has been made, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-8793, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount equal to 25% of the balance in the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund (300-00-2942) of the department of commerce from the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund to the home and community-based services fund of the state finance council.

Sec. 67.

KANSAS HOUSING RESOURCES CORPORATION

State housing trust fund (175-00-7370-7000) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from the state housing trust fund shall be made by the Kansas housing resources corporation for the purposes of administering and supporting housing programs of the Kansas housing resources corporation as authorized by K.S.A. 74-8959, and amendments thereto, and this section: Provided further, That of the moneys appropriated in the state housing trust fund and identified as moneys for the rural housing revolving loan program, as authorized by section 28 of chapter 81 of the 2022 Session Laws of Kansas, or identified as moneys for the housing revolving loan program, as authorized by section 77 of chapter 82 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas, expenditures may be made by the above agency from such identified moneys in such fund for fiscal year 2027 for loans to a local unit of government, political subdivision of the state, not-for-profit organizations focused on housing development, for-profit or not-for-profit builder or developer for moderate and low-income housing development, including infrastructure necessary to support such development: And provided further, That at least 50% of such expenditures shall be used in rural communities: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of any statute to the contrary, a local government or political subdivision of the state is hereby authorized to enter into loan agreements under this program: And provided further, That the provisions and restrictions of the cash basis and budget laws of this state shall not apply to any loan received by a local government or political subdivision under this program: And provided further, That notwithstanding the provisions of any statute, the interest rate for a loan to any not-for-profit organization focused on housing development shall be equal to the average interest rate of certificates of deposit in Kansas financial institutions in June 2026, as determined by the state treasurer.

Sec. 68.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 80(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the workmen’s compensation fee fund (296-00-2124) of the department of labor is hereby increased from $12,908,874 to $13,115,630.

Sec. 69.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (296-00-1000-0503) $4,227,867

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from this account for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, expenditures may be made from this account for the costs incurred for court reporting under K.S.A. 72-2218 et seq. and 75-4321 et seq., and amendments thereto: And provided further, That expenditures from this account for official hospitality by the secretary of labor shall not exceed $5,000.

Amusement ride safety (296-00-1000-0513) $300,758

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the amusement ride safety account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Unemployment insurance modernization (296-00-1000-0520) $5,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the unemployment insurance modernization account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Department of labor special projects fund (296-00-2041-2105) No limit
Special employment security fund (296-00-2120-2000) No limit
Workmen’s compensation fee fund (296-00-2124) $11,483,899
Wage claims assignment fee fund (296-00-2204-2240) No limit
Amusement ride safety fund (296-00-2224-2250) No limit
Federal indirect cost offset fund (296-00-2302-2280) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 44‐716a, and amendments thereto, or any other statute during fiscal year 2027, the secretary of labor, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer from the special employment security fund of the department of labor to the department of labor federal indirect cost offset fund the portion of such amount that is determined necessary to be in compliance with the employment security law: Provided further, That, upon approval of any such transfer by the director of the budget, notification shall be provided to the director of legislative research department.

Dispute resolution fund (296-00-2587-2270) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received by the secretary of labor for reimbursement of expenditures for the costs incurred for mediation under K.S.A. 72-2232, and amendments thereto, and for fact-finding under K.S.A. 72-2233, and amendments thereto, shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the dispute resolution fund: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund to pay the costs incurred for mediation under K.S.A. 72-2232, and amendments thereto, and for fact-finding under K.S.A. 72-2233, and amendments thereto, subject to full reimbursement therefor by the board of education and the professional employees’ organization involved in such mediation and fact-finding procedures.

Indirect cost fund (296-00-2781-2781) No limit
Employment services Wagner-Peyser funded activities federal fund (296-00-3275-3275) No limit
Employment security administration fund (296-00-3335) No limit
Occupational health and safety – federal fund (296-00-3339-3210) No limit
Labor force statistics federal fund (296-00-3742-3742) No limit
Compensation and working conditions federal fund (296-00-3743-3743) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (296-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (296-00-3756-3536) No limit
KDOL off-budget fund (296-00-6112-6100) No limit
Employment security fund benefit account (296-00-7054-7000) No limit
Employment security fund clearing account (296-00-7055-7100) No limit
Employment security fund (296-00-7056-7200) No limit
Employment security fund trust account (296-00-7056-7200) No limit
Employment security fund – special suspense account (296-00-7057-7300) No limit
Special wage payment clearing trust fund (296-00-7362-7500) No limit
Kansas sheltered workshop transition fund (296-00-2895-2895) No limit

Sec. 70.

KANSAS OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures – administration (694-00-1000-0103) $1,581,929

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures – administration account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Operating expenditures – veteran services (694-00-1000-0203) $1,852,646

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures – veteran services account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from this account for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,500.

Operating expenditures – Kansas soldiers’ home (694-00-1000-0403) $4,886,127

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures – Kansas soldiers’ home account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Operating expenditures – Kansas veterans’ home (694-00-1000-0503) $5,405,764

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures – Kansas veterans’ home account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Operations – state veterans cemeteries (694-00-1000-0703) $1,101,559

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operations – state veterans cemeteries account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures from this account for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,500.

Veterans claim assistance program – service grants (694-00-1000-0903) $1,250,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the veterans claim assistance program – service grants account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures from the veterans claim assistance program – service grants account shall be made only for the purpose of awarding service grants to veterans service organizations for the purpose of aiding veterans in obtaining federal benefits: Provided, however, That no expenditures shall be made by the Kansas office of veterans services from the veterans claim assistance program – service grants account for operating expenditures or overhead for administering the grants in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 73-1234, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account in an amount of not less than $250,000 for pay increases for veteran service officers of the American legion and the veterans of foreign wars: And provided further, That on or before January 11, 2027, the American legion and the veterans of foreign wars shall submit a report to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means on services provided to veterans regarding claims for assistance.

Veterans’ home fee fund (694-00-2236-2200) No limit
Soldiers’ home fee fund (694-00-2241-2100) No limit
Veterans benefit lottery game fund (694-00-2303) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the veterans benefit lottery game fund shall be in an amount equal to 50% for operating expenditures and capital improvements of the above agency, or for the use and benefit of the Kansas veterans’ home, the Kansas soldiers’ home and the state veterans cemetery system; and 50% for the veterans enhanced service delivery program.

State veterans cemeteries fee fund (694-00-2332-2600) No limit
Soldiers’ home medicaid fund (694-00-2464-2464) No limit
Veterans’ home medicaid fund (694-00-2469-2469) No limit
Construction state home facilities fund (694-00-3018-3000) No limit
State cemetery grants fund (694-00-3048) No limit
Kansas soldier home construction grant fund (694-00-3075) No limit
Soldiers’ home medicare fund (694-00-3168-3100) No limit
VA burial reimbursement fund – federal (694-00-3212-3310) No limit
Veterans’ home federal domiciliary per diem fund (694-00-3220-3220) No limit
Soldiers’ home federal domiciliary per diem fund (694-00-3220-3225) No limit
Veterans’ home federal long-term care per diem fund (694-00-3232-3232) No limit
Soldiers’ home federal long-term care per diem fund (694-00-3232-3242) No limit
Commission on veterans affairs federal fund (694-00-3241-3340) No limit
SAA administration fund (694-00-3241-3341) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (694-00-3753) No limit
CARES provider relief fund (694-00-3754) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (694-00-3756-3536) No limit
Veterans’ home medicare fund (694-00-3893-3893) No limit
Kansas hometown heroes fund (694-00-7003-7001) No limit
Vietnam war era veterans’ recognition award fund (694-00-7017-7000) No limit
State veterans cemeteries donations and contributions fund (694-00-7308-5200) No limit

(c) (1) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 73-1231, 73-1233, 75-3728g, 76-1906 or 76-1953, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of the Kansas office of veterans services, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer moneys that are credited to a special revenue fund of the Kansas office of veterans services to another special revenue fund of the Kansas office of veterans services. The director of the Kansas office of veterans services shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(2) As used in this subsection, “special revenue fund” means the soldiers’ home fee fund (694-00-2241-2100), veterans’ home fee fund (694-00-2236-2200), soldiers’ home outpatient clinic fund (694-00-2258-2300), soldiers’ home benefit fund (694-00-7903-5400), soldiers’ home work therapy fund (694-00-7951-5600), veterans’ home canteen fund (694-00-7809-5300), veterans’ home benefit fund (694-00-7904-5500), Persian Gulf war veterans health initiative fund (694-00-2304-2500), state veterans cemeteries fee fund (694-00-2332-2600), state veterans cemeteries donations and contributions fund (694-00-7308-5200) and Kansas veterans memorials fund (694-00-7332-5210).

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas office of veterans services, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state general fund for the Kansas office of veterans services or any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the Kansas office of veterans services to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the Kansas office of veterans services or any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the Kansas office of veterans services. The director of the Kansas office of veterans services shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas office of veterans services, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state general fund for the Kansas office of veterans services to the Vietnam war era veterans’ recognition award fund (694-00-7017-7000). The director of the Kansas office of veterans services shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas office of veterans services, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state institutions building fund for the Kansas office of veterans services or any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the Kansas office of veterans services to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state institutions building fund for the Kansas office of veterans services or any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the Kansas office of veterans services. The director of the Kansas office of veterans services shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(g) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,260,000 from the lottery operating fund (450-00-5123-5100) of the Kansas lottery to the veterans benefit lottery game fund (694-00-2303-2303) of the Kansas office of veterans services.

Sec. 71.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT – DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $18,750,690 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 83(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the aid to local units – primary health projects account (264-00-1000-0460), the sum of $31,495 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $140,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 83(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the lyme disease prevention and research account (264-00-1000-0670), the sum of $4,821 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the $397,418 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 83(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the immunization programs account (264-00-1000-1400), the sum of $3,149 is hereby lapsed.

(d) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures shall not exceed the following:

Continuity of care – federal fund No limit
Rural health transformation fund No limit

Sec. 72.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT – DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (264-00-1000-0202) $7,330,492

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) – health (264-00-1000-0270) $6,676,378

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) – health account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Aid to local units (264-00-1000-0350) $7,958,482

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the aid to local units account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That, except as provided in subsection (j), all expenditures from this account for state financial assistance to local health departments shall be in accordance with the formula prescribed by K.S.A. 65-241 through 65-246, and amendments thereto.

Aid to local units – primary health projects (264-00-1000-0460) $21,750,690

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the aid to local units – primary health projects account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That prescription support expenditures shall be made from the aid to local units – primary health projects account for: (1) Purchasing drug inventory under section 340B of the federal public health service act for community health center grantees and federally qualified health center look-alikes who qualify; (2) increasing access to prescription drugs by subsidizing a portion of the costs for the benefit of patients at section 340B participating clinics on a sliding fee scale; and (3) expanding access to prescription medication assistance programs by making expenditures to support operating costs of assistance programs: And provided further, That funded clinics shall be not-for-profit or publicly funded primary care clinics or dental clinics, including federally qualified community health centers and federally qualified community health center look-alikes, as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 330, that provide comprehensive primary healthcare or dental services, offer sliding fee discounts based upon household income and serve any person regardless of ability to pay and have a unique patient panel that, at a minimum, represents the income-based disparities of the community: And provided further, That policies determining patient eligibility due to income or insurance status may be determined by each community but must be clearly documented and posted: And provided further, That of the moneys appropriated in the aid to local units – primary health projects account, not less than $24,750,690 shall be distributed for community-based primary care grants and services provided by the community care network of Kansas.

Infant and toddler program (264-00-1000-0570) $9,500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the infant and toddler program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures of at least $1,500,000 shall be made from such account to provide early childhood vision services for children served by the Kansas state school for the blind: And provided further, That during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the infant and toddler program account in the amount of $8,000,000 for the purposes of aid to local units and other assistance: And provided further, That such moneys shall not be expended for administrative costs incurred by the above agency.

Aid to local units – women’s wellness (264-00-1000-0610) $2,444,296

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the aid to local units – women’s wellness account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures from the aid to local units – women’s wellness account shall be in accordance with grant agreements entered into by the secretary of health and environment and grant recipients.

Teen pregnancy prevention activities (264-00-1000-0650) $338,846

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the teen pregnancy prevention activities account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Lyme disease prevention and research (264-00-1000-0670) $142,154

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the lyme disease prevention and research account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Tobacco cessation program (264-00-1000-0680) $938,756

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the tobacco cessation program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Lab equipment replacement (264-00-1000-0800) $280,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the lab equipment replacement account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Vaccine purchases (264-00-1000-0900) $329,607

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the vaccine purchases account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Pregnancy maintenance initiative (264-00-1000-1100) $584,692

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the pregnancy maintenance initiative account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Breast cancer screening program (264-00-1000-1300) $1,219,336

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the breast cancer screening program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Immunization programs (264-00-1000-1400) $397,418

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the immunization programs account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Specialty health care access programs (264-00-1000-1450) $550,000

Provided however, That it is the intent of the legislature that this funding for the specialty health care access programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such programs.

Cerebral palsy posture seating (264-00-1000-1500) $566,537

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the cerebral palsy posture seating account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from the cerebral palsy posture seating account for posture seating for adults: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that the funding in such account will continue to be appropriated in an amount equal to or greater than the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2027 to support the continued funding of cerebral palsy posture seating.

Child abuse review and evaluation (264-00-1000-1550) $736,207

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the child abuse review and evaluation account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made from the child abuse review and evaluation program account to train healthcare providers to recognize signs of child abuse and reimburse reviews and examinations conducted by such trained healthcare providers: And provided further, That on or before January 11, 2027, the above agency shall submit a report to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means on services provided and the location of services provided by the program.

Adult inpatient behavioral health services (264-00-1000-1551) $10,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the adult inpatient behavioral health services account for providing adult inpatient behavioral health services at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, ascension Via Christi St. Joseph campus, Hutchinson regional medical center, Salina regional health center, Stormont Vail regional medical center and the university of Kansas health system and such expenditures shall be distributed based on the number of adult behavioral health beds available at each facility.

PKU treatment (264-00-1000-1710) $199,274

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the PKU treatment account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

State trauma fund (264-00-1000-1720) $300,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the state trauma fund account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Laboratory (264-00-1000-0290) $3,085,858
SIDS network grant $122,106
CPR and AED grants $750,000

Provided, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $125,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide grants to school districts for instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use through the health education curriculum in kindergarten or any of the grades one through 12 or similar nonpublic school curriculum: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $500,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide grants to school districts for the purchase of automated external defibrillators and necessary maintenance equipment: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $125,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide grants for the purchase of automated external defibrillators and necessary maintenance equipment to any religious or charitable associations or library or tribal entity that has a cardiac emergency response plan approved by the above agency: Provided, however, That it is the intent of the legislature that this funding for the CPR and AED grants shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such grants.

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: KDHE lab (264-00-1000-8750), childcare pilot (264-00-1000-0580), laboratory move (264-00-1000).

Kansas newborn screening fund (264-00-2027-2027) No limit
Power generating facility fee fund (264-00-2131-2130) No limit
Health and environment training fee fund – health (264-00-2183-2160) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the health and environment training fee fund – health for acquisition and distribution of division of public health program literature and films and for participation in or conducting training seminars for training employees of the division of public health of the department of health and environment, for training recipients of state aid from the division of public health of the department of health and environment and for training representatives of industries affected by rules and regulations of the department of health and environment relating to the division of public health: Provided further, That the secretary of health and environment is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees in order to recover costs incurred for such acquisition and distribution of literature and films and for the operation of such seminars: And provided further, That such fees may be fixed in order to recover all or part of such costs: And provided further, That all moneys received from such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the health and environment training fee fund – health: And provided further, That, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment for the division of public health from moneys appropriated from the health and environment training fee fund – health for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment from the health and environment training fee fund – health for fiscal year 2027 for agency operations for the division of public health.

Insurance statistical plan fund (264-00-2243-2840) No limit
SSA fee fund (264-00-2269-2030) No limit
Civil registration and health statistics fee fund (264-00-2291-2295) No limit
Child care criminal background and fingerprint fund (264-00-2313-2313) No limit
Right-to-know fee fund (264-00-2325-2325) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment fund – health (264-00-2410-2240) No limit
Nuclear safety emergency preparedness special revenue fund (264-00-2415-2280) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received by the department of health and environment – division of public health from the nuclear safety emergency management fee fund (034-00-2081-2200) of the adjutant general shall be credited to the nuclear safety emergency preparedness special revenue fund of the department of health and environment – division of public health: Provided further, That expenditures from the nuclear safety emergency preparedness special revenue fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,500.

Health facilities review fund (264-00-2505-2250) No limit
Trauma fund (264-00-2513-2230) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment for fiscal year 2027 from the trauma fund of the department of health and environment – division of public health for the stroke prevention project: Provided further, That expenditures from the trauma fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $3,000.

Radiation control operations fee fund (264-00-2531-2530) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the radiation control operations fee fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,000.

Health and environment publication fee fund – health (264-00-2541-2190) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the health and environment publication fee fund – health shall be made only for the purpose of paying the expenses of publishing documents as required by K.S.A. 75-5662, and amendments thereto.

Bicycle helmet revolving fund (264-00-2575-2630) No limit
District coroners fund (264-00-2653-2320) No limit
Maternity centers and child care facilities licensing fee fund (264-00-2731-2731) No limit
Adult care licensing REV LGFD fund (264-00-2818-2700) No limit
Rural hospital innovation grant fund (264-00-2871-2871) No limit
Sponsored project overhead fund – health (264-00-2912-2710) No limit
Continuity of care – federal fund No limit
Cancer registry federal fund (264-00-3008-3040) No limit
Child care and development block grant – federal fund (264-00-3028-3450) No limit
Office of rural health – federal fund (264-00-3031-3640) No limit
Hospital preparedness and response program for Ebola – federal fund (264-00-3033-3033) No limit
Campus sexual assault prevention grant – federal fund (264-00-3035-3035) No limit
Medicare – federal fund (264-00-3064-3062) No limit

Provided, That transfers of moneys from the medicare – federal fund to the state fire marshal may be made during fiscal year 2027 pursuant to a contract, which is hereby authorized to be entered into by the secretary of health and environment and the state fire marshal to provide fire and safety inspections for hospitals.

Migrant health program – federal fund (264-00-3069-3070) No limit
Comprehensive STD prevention systems – federal fund (264-00-3070-3080) No limit
Tuberculosis prevention – federal fund (264-00-3071-4610) No limit
Women, infants and children health program – federal fund (264-00-3077-3103) No limit
State implementation projects for prevention of secondary conditions – federal fund (264-00-3087-4405) No limit
Hospital preparedness Ebola – federal fund (264-00-3093-3093) No limit
Kansas public health approaches for ensuring quitline capacity – federal fund (264-00-3097-3097) No limit
Kansas vital records for quality improvement – federal fund (264-00-3098-3098) No limit
Kansas early detection works breast & cervical cancer screening services – federal fund (264-00-3099-3099) No limit
Kansas survivor care quality initiative – federal fund (264-00-3101-3610) No limit
Zika birth defects surveillance & referral – federal fund (264-00-3102-3620) No limit
Disease control and prevention investigations and technical assistance – federal fund (264-00-3150) No limit
Children’s mercy hospital lead program – federal fund (264-00-3152-3154) No limit
Homeland security grant-KHP – federal fund (264-00-3199-3199) No limit
Make a difference information network – federal fund (264-00-3234-3234) No limit
CDC multipurpose grant federal fund (264-00-3243-3243) No limit
IDEA infant toddler-part C-ARRA – federal fund (264-00-3282-3282) No limit
SAMHSA project launch intv. – federal fund (264-00-3284-3284) No limit
Expanding public health workforce fund (264-00-3287-3287) No limit
Emergency medical services for children – federal fund (264-00-3292-3292) No limit
Primary care offices – federal fund (264-00-3293-3293) No limit
Injury intervention – federal fund (264-00-3294-3294) No limit
Childhood lead poisoning prevention program – federal fund (264-00-3296-3296) No limit
Oral health workforce activities – federal fund (264-00-3297-3297) No limit
Rural hospital flex program – federal fund (264-00-3298-3298) No limit
Title IV-E – federal fund (264-00-3326-3900) No limit
Ryan White title II – federal fund (264-00-3328-3310) No limit
HIV care formula grant federal fund (264-00-3328-3311) No limit
Homeland security – federal fund (264-00-3329-3319) No limit
Plant/animal disease and pest control (264-00-3360-3539) No limit
HRSA small hospital improvement grant program – federal fund (264-00-3371-3371) No limit
Immunization grant – federal fund (264-00-3372-3150) No limit
Refugee assistance – federal fund (264-00-3378-3345) No limit
Small hospital improvement program – federal fund (264-00-3392-3392) No limit
Refugee health – federal fund (264-00-3393-3393) No limit
ARRA – migrant – federal fund (264-00-3396-3396) No limit
Hospital bioterrorism preparedness – federal fund (264-00-3398-3398) No limit
HIV/AIDS surveillance – federal fund (264-00-3399-3399) No limit
Cardiovascular health program – federal fund (264-00-3401-3407) No limit
Kansas senior farmers market nutrition program – federal fund (264-00-3406-3406) No limit
Universal newborn hearing screening – federal fund (264-00-3459-3459) No limit
ARRA – transfer from SRS – federal fund (264-00-3471-3471) No limit
ARRA ambulatory surgical center ASC/HAI medicare – federal fund (264-00-3486-3486) No limit
Health information exchange – federal fund (264-00-3493-3493) No limit
Personal responsibility education program – federal fund (264-00-3494-3494) No limit
Adult lead surveillance data – federal fund (264-00-3496-3496) No limit
Medical reserve corps contract – federal fund (264-00-3502-3502) No limit
Home visiting grant – federal fund (264-00-3503-3503) No limit
Carbon monoxide detector/fire injury prevention – federal fund (264-00-3508-3508) No limit
Diagnostic x-ray program – federal fund (264-00-3511-3160) No limit
Infants & toddlers Prt C – federal fund (264-00-3516-3171) No limit
Affordable care act – federal fund (264-00-3546-3546) No limit
Strengthening public health infrastructure – federal fund (264-00-3547-3547) No limit
Improving minority health – federal fund (264-00-3548-3548) No limit
Abstinence education – federal fund (264-00-3549-3549) No limit
Tuberculosis elimination and laboratory – federal fund (264-00-3559-3559) No limit
Strengthen public health immunization infrastructure – federal fund (264-00-3568-3568) No limit
Healthy homes and lead poisoning prevention – federal fund (264-00-3572-3572) No limit
Federal supplemental funding for tobacco prevention and control – federal fund (264-00-3574-3574) No limit
Coordinated chronic disease prevention and health promotion program – federal fund (264-00-3575-3575) No limit
Kansas tobacco control program – federal fund (264-00-3598-3598) No limit
Colorectal cancer screening – federal fund (264-00-3599-3599) No limit
Public health crisis response – federal fund (264-00-3602-3602) No limit
Diabetes & heart disease & stroke prevention programs – federal fund (264-00-3603-3603) No limit
Innovative state & local public health strategies to prevent & manage diabetes and heart disease and stroke – federal fund (264-00-3604-3604) No limit
Alzheimer’s association inclusion – federal fund (264-00-3607-3607) No limit
ESSA preschool development grants birth through five – federal fund (264-00-3608-3608) No limit
Kansas newborn screening information system maintenance and enhancement federal fund (264-00-3612-3612) No limit
Preventive health block grant – federal fund (264-00-3614-3200) No limit
Maternal and child health block grant – federal fund (264-00-3616-3210) No limit
National center for health statistics – federal fund (264-00-3617-3220) No limit
Title X family planning services program – federal fund (264-00-3622-3271) No limit
Lead poisoning preventive health – federal fund (264-00-3626-4132) No limit
Lifting young families toward excellence federal fund (264-00-3627-3627) No limit
Adult viral hepatitis prevention and control fund (264-00-3641-3641) No limit
SHIP COVID testing and mitigation fund (264-00-3651-3651) No limit
Drug endangered children in Kansas fund (264-00-3657-3657) No limit
Solid waste infrastructure for recycling fund (264-00-3659-3659) No limit
Kansas environmental health capacity program fund (264-00-3660-3660) No limit
COVID 19 health disparities fund (264-00-3683-3683) No limit
Falls prevention fund (264-00-3704-3704) No limit
Self-management ed fund (264-00-3705-3705) No limit
Child care capacity fund (264-00-3713-3713) No limit
Maternal health fund (264-00-3715-3715) No limit
Maternal deaths due to violence fund (264-00-3724-3724) No limit
HIV prevention projects – federal fund (264-00-3740-3521) No limit
Immunization capacity building assistance – federal fund (264-00-3744-3744) No limit
ARRA – survey, licensure and epidemiology – federal fund (264-00-3746-3746) No limit
Immunization and vaccines for children grants – federal fund (264-00-3747-3741) No limit
Actions to prevent and control diabetes, heart disease, and obesity – federal fund (264-00-3749-3742) No limit
ARRA – WIC grants to states – federal fund (264-00-3750-3750) No limit
Healthy start initiative – federal fund (264-00-3751-3751) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (264-00-3753-3753) No limit
Arthritis evidence based interventions – federal fund (264-00-3755-3756) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (264-00-3756-3536) No limit
State loan repayment program – federal fund (264-00-3760-3755) No limit
Census of trauma occp fatal. – federal fund (264-00-3797-3670) No limit
Opt-out testing initiative – federal fund (264-00-3801-3801) No limit
Bicycle helmet distribution – federal fund (264-00-3815-3815) No limit
Community health workers for COVID response and resilient communities fund (264-00-3832-3832) No limit
State indoor radon grant – federal fund (264-00-3884-3930) No limit
Climate pollution reduction grants fund (264-00-3897-3897) No limit
ARRA collaborative component I – federal fund (264-00-3890-3891) No limit
ARRA collaborative component III – federal fund (264-00-3890-3892) No limit
Preventing maternal deaths – federal fund (264-00-3896-3896) No limit
Adv. health equity for diabetes fund (264-00-3901-3901) No limit
Kansas coalition against sexual and domestic violence – federal fund (264-00-3907-3907) No limit
Kansas actions to improve oral health outcomes – federal fund (264-00-3921-3921) No limit
Strengthening U.S. public health fund (264-00-3926-3926) No limit
Expanding COVID-19 vaccination fund (264-00-3931-3931) No limit
WISEWOMAN fund (264-00-3933-3933) No limit
KS CCR state permitting program fund (264-00-3934-3934) No limit
School-based services (264-00-3935-3935) No limit
School-based data collection (264-00-3936-3936) No limit
Gifts, grants and donations fund – health (264-00-7311-7090) No limit
Special bequest fund – health (264-00-7366-7050) No limit
Rural health transformation fund No limit
Communications and logistics platform healthcare and emergency response fund $2,690,000

Provided, That if $2,690,000 is transferred to such fund pursuant to subsection (n), then on the effective date of such transfer, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to develop and issue a request for proposal and select a provider to provide a HIPPA-compliant communication and logistics platform for statewide healthcare and emergency response: Provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that the funding in such fund will continue to be transferred in an amount equal to or greater than the amount transferred for fiscal year 2027 to support the continued operation of the communication and logistics platform for statewide healthcare and emergency response.

Smoking prevention grant fund No limit

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the children’s initiatives fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Infant and toddler program (264-00-2000-2107) $5,800,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the infant and toddler program account for the purposes of aid to local units and other assistance: Provided further, That such moneys shall not be expended for administrative costs incurred by the above agency: Provided, however, That, if during fiscal year 2027, sufficient funds are not available to cover such appropriation from the children’s initiatives fund, the state treasurer shall certify the amount of such insufficient funds to the director of accounts and reports: Provided further, That upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount from the state general fund to the children’s initiatives fund: And provided further, That the state treasurer shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research.

(d) On July 1, 2026, and on other occasions during fiscal year 2027, when necessary as determined by the secretary of health and environment, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer amounts specified by the secretary of health and environment that constitute reimbursements, credits and other amounts received by the department of health and environment for activities related to federal programs from specified special revenue funds of the department of health and environment – division of public health or of the department of health and environment – division of environment to the sponsored project overhead fund – health (264-00-2912-2715) of the department of health and environment – division of public health.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount or amounts specified by the secretary of health and environment from any one or more special revenue funds of the department of health and environment – division of public health that have available moneys to the sponsored project overhead fund – health (264-00-2912-2710) of the department of health and environment – division of public health for expenditures, as the case may be, for administrative expenses.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the amounts transferred by the director of accounts and reports from each of the special revenue funds of the department of health and environment – division of public health to the sponsored project overhead fund – health (264-00-2912-2710) of the department of health and environment – division of public health pursuant to this section may include amounts not to exceed 25% of the expenditures from such special revenue fund or funds, excepting expenditures for contractual services.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of health and environment, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the department of health and environment – division of public health or the department of health and environment – division of environment to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the department of health and environment – division of public health or the department of health and environment – division of environment. The secretary of health and environment shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(h) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of public health from moneys appropriated from the district coroners fund (264-00-2653-2320) for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, and notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 22a-245, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of public health from such moneys appropriated from the district coroners fund of the department of health and environment – division of public health for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to K.S.A. 22a-242, and amendments thereto.

(i) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $200,000 from the health care stabilization fund (270-00-7404-2100) of the health care stabilization fund board of governors to the health facilities review fund (264-00-2505-2250) of the department of health and environment – division of public health for the purpose of financing a review of records of licensed medical care facilities and an analysis of quality of healthcare services provided to assist in correcting substandard services and to reduce the incidence of liability resulting from the rendering of healthcare services and implementing the risk management provisions of K.S.A. 65-4922 et seq., and amendments thereto.

(j) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of public health during fiscal year 2027 from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys to contract for the services of one or more persons to survey and certify dialysis treatment facilities located in the state of Kansas: Provided, That, if the above agency has not surveyed a newly constructed dialysis treatment facility within one year after the operator of the facility notifies the above agency that the facility is operational, then the above agency may charge the cost of any survey performed on the facility to the operator of such facility: Provided further, That any expenditure of moneys and any survey conducted pursuant to this subsection shall comply with requirements imposed by federal law.

(k) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys that are identified as moneys from the federal government for coronavirus relief aid to the state of Kansas and appropriated in any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys appropriated from such special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 to reimburse for testing certified testing laboratories that have entered into an agreement with the above agency and are providing community COVID-19 testing to the general public.

(l) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to implement the child and adolescent and adult immunization schedules from the United States centers for disease control and prevention in effect on July 1, 2026: Provided, however, That nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent a health care provider from recommending and providing an immunization not on such schedule: Provided, That the above agency shall expend moneys from such fund or funds to provide coverage under the medicaid state plan for such recommended and provided immunizations.

(m) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,001,960 from the Kansas endowment for youth fund (365-00-7000-2000) to the smoking prevention grant fund of the department of health and environment – division of public health.

(n) On July 1, 2026, the secretary of the Kansas department of health and environment shall determine if it is a permissible use of funds that meet the required health-related activities provided in section 71401 of public law 119-21 to expend moneys in the rural health transformation fund of the above agency to provide a HIPPA-compliant communication and logistics platform for statewide healthcare and emergency response: Provided, That if the secretary makes such a determination, the secretary shall certify such determination to the director of accounts and reports and upon receipt of any such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $2,690,000 from the rural health transformation fund of the above agency to the logistics platform healthcare and emergency response fund of the above agency: Provided further, That at the same time that such certification is made, the secretary shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research and the director of the budget.

Sec. 73.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT – DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $31,429,246 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 85(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account (264-00-1000-0010), the sum of $1,017 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $820,237,702 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 85(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the other medical assistance account (264-00-1000-3026), the sum of $49,212,026 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 85(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the medical programs fee fund (264-00-2395-110) of the department of health and environment – division of health care finance is hereby decreased from $110,153,554 to $110,105,967.

Sec. 74.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT – DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (264-00-1000-0010) $33,568,716

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made from the operating expenditures account of the above agency for the drug utilization review board to perform an annual review of the approved exemptions to the current single source limit by program.

Children’s health insurance program (264-00-1000-0060) $66,836,512

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the children’s health insurance program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Other medical assistance (264-00-1000-3026) $773,842,394

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the other medical assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the other medical assistance account by the above agency for the purpose of implementing or expanding any prior authorization project: And provided further, That an evaluation of the automated implementation, savings obtained from implementation and other outcomes of the implementation or expansion shall be submitted to the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell joint committee on home and community based services and KanCare oversight prior to the start of the regular session of the legislature in 2027: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to establish a system to compile and publish data concerning the change in the number of dentists enrolled as medicaid dental providers, providers accepting new medicaid patients and utilization of medicaid dental coverage based on the increase in the medicaid dental rate in fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to implement and provide reimbursement under the medicaid state plan for services under CPT 99483 for cognitive assessment and care planning: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made from such moneys to submit to the centers for medicare and medicaid services any required state plan amendments needed to implement the provisions of this proviso section for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That the above agency shall expend moneys in such account to provide coverage under the medicaid state plan for patients who have a prescription for a complex power wheelchair subject to the following: (1) For the service and repair of complex wheelchairs, cover the complex rehabilitation supplier’s time for evaluation, diagnoses and repair needs by a repair technician using the current labor rate; and (2) cover an annual preventative maintenance appointment and any necessary repairs for such wheelchair using a preventative maintenance reimbursement code established by the above agency and amount based on current market rate: And provided further, That the above agency shall not require prior authorization for the services, repairs and appointments established in paragraphs (1) and (2): And provided further, That expenditures shall be made from such moneys to submit to the centers for medicare and medicaid services any required state plan amendments needed to implement the provisions of this proviso section for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide an add-on medicaid payment for mobile sedation dentistry: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that the funding in such account will continue to be appropriated in an amount equal to or greater than the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2027 to support the continued funding of mobile sedation dentistry: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $55,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide additional funding for donated dental services for the elderly and disabled: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that the funding in such account will continue to be appropriated in an amount equal to or greater than the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2027 to support the continued funding of the donated dental services for the elderly and disabled: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $37,394 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide a 20% increase in the medicaid reimbursement rate for complex rehab technologies for mobility and seating devices designed for individuals with significant disabilities, such as neuromuscular diseases, congenital disorders or spinal cord injuries: Provided, however, That it is the intent of the legislature that this funding for the complex rehab technologies for mobility and seating devices shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such devices.

Wichita center for graduate medical education (264-00-1000-3027) $2,950,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Wichita center for graduate medical education account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Graduated medical education (264-00-1000-3028) $1,300,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the graduated medical education account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

MMIS and data analysis fund (264-00-2002-2002) No limit
Medical assistance fee fund (264-00-2185-2185) No limit
Division of health care finance special revenue fund (264-00-2360-2350) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the division of health care finance special revenue fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

Association assistance plan fund (264-00-2391-2391) No limit
Medical programs fee fund (264-00-2395-0110) $110,105,967
Other state fees fund (264-00-2440-0100) No limit
Health care access improvement fund (264-00-2443-2215) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 65-6217, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the interest earnings transferred from the state general fund to the health care access improvement fund pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6217(d), and amendments thereto, shall not include any amount attributable to the credit received pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6217(f)(1), and amendments thereto: Provided further, That the amount credited pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6217(f)(1), and amendments thereto, shall be limited to the amount estimated by the department of health and environment that is necessary to maintain a positive cash balance in the health care access improvement fund: And provided further, That such credit shall not exceed 80% of the moneys estimated by the director of the budget to be received from the assessment imposed on hospital providers pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6208, and amendments thereto, and credited to the health care access improvement fund during such fiscal year.

Health committee insurance fund (264-00-2569-2500) No limit
Health care database fee fund (264-00-2578-2570) No limit
Ryan White title II – federal fund (264-00-3328-3310) No limit
HIV care formula grant federal fund (264-00-3328-3311) No limit
Medical assistance program federal fund (264-00-3414-0440) No limit
Children’s health insurance program federal fund (264-00-3424-0540) No limit
Continuity of care fund (264-00-3938-3938) No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, any moneys donated or granted to the division of health care finance of the department of health and environment and any federal funds received as a match to such donations or grants by the division of health care finance of the department of health and environment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, shall only be expended by the division of health care finance of the department of health and environment to assist the clearinghouse in reducing any backlogs or waiting lists, unless otherwise specified by the donor or grantor: Provided, That any donated or granted moneys, and the matching moneys received therefor from the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services, shall not be used to supplant or replace funds already budgeted for the clearinghouse or to restore any other reductions in funding to the clearinghouse or the agency, unless otherwise specified by the donor or grantor.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of health care finance from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to set the monthly protected income level for purposes of determining the person’s client obligation at an amount equal to 300% of federal supplemental security income for any person in Kansas receiving home and community-based services administered under section 1915(c) of the federal social security act and any person in Kansas receiving services from a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly administered by the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of health care finance from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to implement analytical and publicly available reporting that is compliant with the privacy rule of the administrative simplification subtitle of the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-191), and any federal regulations adopted thereunder, to measure outcomes and effectiveness of the health homes program known as onecare Kansas and to assist providers with the provisions of the health homes program.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of health care finance from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to submit to the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services a waiver request to allow for medicaid reimbursement for inpatient psychiatric acute care.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 38-2001, and amendments thereto, or any other statute to the contrary, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency to provide coverage under the state children’s health insurance program for children residing in a household that has a gross household income not to exceed 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.

(h) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys to work with hospice stakeholders to identify and submit to the centers for medicare and medicaid services any required state plan amendments needed to implement new payment and systems for hospice providers for fiscal year 2027.

(i) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by such agency from such moneys to study the required billing codes and costs of providing remote non-stress tests and ultrasound procedures to pregnant women through the medicaid program: Provided, That the results of such study shall be submitted to the senate committee on public health and welfare and house of representatives committee on health and human services on or before January 12, 2027.

(j) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 65-6208, and amendments thereto, or any other statute to the contrary, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of health care finance from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by such agency from such moneys during fiscal year 2027 to submit to the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services an approval request to increase the hospital provider assessment rate to an amount not less than 5% and not greater than 6%, to include hospital inpatient and outpatient net operating revenue in the hospital provider assessment and to base such assessment on each hospital’s fiscal year 2022: Provided, That the department of health and environment shall cause notice of such approval by the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services to be published in the Kansas register: And provided further, That the changes to the hospital provider assessment described in this subsection shall take effect on and after January 1 or July 1 immediately following such publication: And provided further, That, after such date, no additional moneys appropriated from the state general fund shall be expended to support rate enhancements under the hospital provider assessment.

(k) On July 1, 2026, the director of the budget shall calculate and certify to the director of accounts and reports the amount of interest deposited to the health care access improvement fund attributable to the credit received pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6217(f)(1), and amendments thereto, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026: Provided, That upon receipt of such certification, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount from the health care access improvement fund to the state general fund: Provided further, That when the director of the budget transmits such certification to the director of accounts and reports, the director of the budget shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research.

(l) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 65-6208 and 65-6209, and amendments thereto, or any other statute to the contrary, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by such agency from such moneys to impose or collect the assessment imposed by K.S.A. 65-6208, and amendments thereto, during fiscal year 2027 from any critical access hospital, as defined in K.S.A. 65-468, and amendments thereto, or any rural emergency hospital licensed under the rural emergency hospital act, K.S.A. 65-481 et seq., and amendments thereto, if such hospital has annual revenues above the threshold established by the healthcare access improvement panel established in K.S.A. 65-6218, and amendments thereto.

(m) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of health care finance from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to set the monthly protected income level for clients who are eligible under the category of medically needy at an amount equal to 100% of federal supplemental security income.

(n) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $8,892,677 from the health care access improvement fund (264-00-2443-2215) of the department of health and environment – division of health care finance to the state general fund.

(o) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to include with any application for service or assistance on the voter registration application form the following language as specified in 52 U.S.C. § 20506(a)(6): “IF YOU DO NOT CHECK EITHER BOX, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE DECIDED NOT TO REGISTER TO VOTE AT THIS TIME.”: Provided, That no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from such fund or funds in fiscal year 2027 to mail or deliver to an applicant or client a voter registration packet unless such applicant or client checks the “yes” box requesting the voter registration application form.

(p) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to implement the child and adolescent and adult immunization schedules from the United States centers for disease control and prevention in effect on July 1, 2026: Provided, however, That nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent a health care provider from recommending and providing an immunization not on such schedule: Provided, That the above agency shall expend moneys from such fund or funds to provide coverage under the medicaid state plan for such recommended and provided immunizations.

(q) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, to provide or perform, assist in the provision or performance of, promote, counsels towards, refer for or provide facilities for abortions: Provided, That the agency shall not enter into a contract with or make a grant to any person or entity that provides or performs, assists in the provision or performance of, promotes, counsels towards, refers for or provide facilities for abortions: Provided, however, That the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any organization, facility or institution that is prohibited from performing abortions, except in the event of a medical emergency, under chapter 76 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated: Provided further, That “abortion” means an abortion not qualified for federal matching funds under the medicaid program, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.

Sec. 75.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT – DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENT

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $2,974,345 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 87(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account (264-00-1000-0300), the sum of $236 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 87(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the nonpoint source program account (264-00-1800-1804), the sum of $309,486 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 87(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the drinking water protection account (264-00-1800-1806), the sum of $645,823 is hereby lapsed.

(d) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 87(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the watershed restoration and protection plan account (264-00-1800-1808), the sum of $578,579 is hereby lapsed.

(e) On the effective date of this act, of the $155,934 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 87(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the Milford and Marion reservoirs harmful algae bloom pilot account (264-00-1800-1810), the sum of $2,769 is hereby lapsed.

(f) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 87(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the stream trash removal account (264-00-1800-1816), the sum of $100,000 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 76.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT – DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENT

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (264-00-1000-0300) $3,055,580

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Air quality fee fund (264-00-2020) No limit
Laboratory medicaid cost recovery fund – environment (264-00-2092-2060) No limit
Hazardous waste collection fund (264-00-2099-2010) No limit
Driving under the influence fund (264-00-2101-2020) No limit
Office of laboratory services operating fund (264-00-2161-2161) No limit
Health and environment training fee fund – environment (264-00-2175-2170) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the health and environment training fee fund – environment for acquisition and distribution of division of environment program literature and films and for participation in or conducting training seminars for training employees of the division of environment of the department of health and environment, for training recipients of state aid from the division of environment of the department of health and environment and for training representatives of industries affected by rules and regulations of the department of health and environment relating to the division of environment: Provided further, That the secretary of health and environment is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees in order to recover costs incurred for such acquisition and distribution of literature and films and for the operation of such seminars: And provided further, That such fees may be fixed in order to recover all or part of such costs: And provided further, That all moneys received from such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the health and environment training fee fund – environment: And provided further, That, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment for the division of environment from moneys appropriated from the health and environment training fee fund – environment for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment from the health and environment training fee fund – environment for fiscal year 2027 for agency operations for the division of environment.

Chemical control fee fund (264-00-2212-2360) No limit
Subsurface hydrocarbon storage fund (264-00-2228) No limit
Mined-land conservation and reclamation fee fund (264-00-2233-2220) No limit
Salt solution mining well plugging fund (264-00-2247-2390) No limit
Solid waste management fund (264-00-2271-2075) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the solid waste management fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,500.

Public water supply fee fund (264-00-2284-2085) No limit
Voluntary cleanup fund (264-00-2288-2120) No limit
Lead-based paint hazard fee fund (264-00-2289-2140) No limit
Environmental use control fund (264-00-2292-2310) No limit
Storage tank fee fund (264-00-2293-2090) No limit
Small employer cafeteria plan development program (264-00-2386-2382) No limit
QuantiFERON TB laboratory fund (264-00-2458-2460) No limit
Hazardous waste management fund (264-00-2519-2290) No limit
Health and environment publication fee fund – environment (264-00-2544-2195) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the health and environment publication fee fund – environment shall be made only for the purpose of paying the expenses of publishing documents as required by K.S.A. 75-5662, and amendments thereto.

Waste tire management fund (264-00-2635-2820) No limit
Local air quality control authority regulation services fund (264-00-2657-2330) No limit
Environmental response fund (264-00-2662) No limit
Mined-land reclamation fund (264-00-2685-2560) No limit
Water program management fund (264-00-2798-2798) No limit
Sponsored project overhead fund – environment (264-00-2911-2720) No limit
Environmental response RMDL act – federal fund (264-00-3005-3010) No limit
USDA conservation partnership – federal fund (264-00-3022-3022) No limit
EPA – core support – federal fund (264-00-3040) No limit
Environmental response – federal fund (264-00-3066-3010) No limit
Emergency environmental response – nonspecific sites federal fund (264-00-3067-3030) No limit
Air quality program – federal fund (264-00-3072-3090) No limit
Increasing technical assistance for regenerative agriculture peer mentoring programs fund (264-00-3083-3083) No limit
EPA water monitoring – federal fund (264-00-3086-4200) No limit
Intoxilyzer replacement – federal fund (264-00-3092-3092) No limit
Other federal grants – federal fund (264-00-3095) No limit
Medicare program – environment – federal fund (264-00-3096-3050) No limit
EPA multi-purpose grant – federal fund (264-00-3103-3630) No limit
Alcohol impaired driving countermeasures incentive grants – federal fund (264-00-3247-3247) No limit
Air quality section 103 – federal fund (264-00-3248-3246) No limit
Air quality section 105 – federal fund (264-00-3249-3249) No limit
Kansas clean diesel grant – federal fund (264-00-3249-3250) No limit
Air quality program – federal fund (264-00-3253-3253) No limit
Water related grants – federal fund (264-00-3254-3260) No limit
Operator outreach training program – federal fund (264-00-3259-3259) No limit
Water protection state grants – federal fund (264-00-3264-3264) No limit
Network exchange grant – federal fund (264-00-3267-3267) No limit
Multi-media capacity building – federal fund (264-00-3277-3277) No limit
Brownfields revolving loan program – federal fund (264-00-3278-3278) No limit
Expanding public health workforce fund (264-00-3287-3287) No limit
Water supply – federal fund (264-00-3295) No limit
EPA underground injection control – federal fund (264-00-3295) No limit
Plant/animal disease and pest control (264-00-3360-3539) No limit
EPA state response program – federal fund (264-00-3370-3915) No limit
Ticket to work grant – federal fund (264-00-3417-4367) No limit
Demo to maintenance-indep. employer – federal fund (264-00-3419-3419) No limit
Health watershed initiative – federal fund (264-00-3558-3558) No limit
Resource conservation and recovery act – federal fund (264-00-3586-3190) No limit
EPA underground injection control – federal fund (264-00-3618-3230) No limit
Sec. 106 monitoring initiative – federal fund (264-00-3619-3240) No limit
EPA pollution prevention – federal fund (264-00-3619-3240) No limit
Assistance for small and disadvantaged communities drinking water grant program fund (264-00-3655-3655) No limit
Solid waste infrastructure for recycling fund (264-00-3659-3659) No limit
Drinking water lead testing in school and child care programs – federal fund (264-00-3670-3601) No limit
Gulf of Mexico program fund (264-00-3703-3703) No limit
Environmental justice fund (264-00-3706-3706) No limit
Sewer overflow municipal grants program fund (264-00-3707-3707) No limit
104G outreach training program – federal fund (264-00-3722-3500) No limit
Underground storage tank – federal fund (264-00-3732-3510) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (264-00-3756-3536) No limit
Leaking underground storage tank trust – federal fund (264-00-3812) No limit
Surface mining control and reclamation act – federal fund (264-00-3820) No limit
Abandoned mined-land – federal fund (264-00-3821-3770) No limit
EPA non-point source – federal fund (264-00-3889-3940) No limit
Climate pollution reduction grants fund (264-00-3897-3897) No limit
Adv. health equity for diabetes fund (264-00-3901-3901) No limit
Pollution prevention program – federal fund (264-00-3908-3990) No limit
Inspections Kansas infrastructure projects – federal fund (264-00-3910-3950) No limit
EPA nonpoint source implementation – federal fund (264-00-3915-3915) No limit
Strengthening U.S. public health fund (264-00-3926-3926) No limit
Expanding COVID-19 vaccination fund (264-00-3931-3931) No limit
WISEWOMAN fund (264-00-3933-3933) No limit
KS CCR state permitting program fund (264-00-3934-3934) No limit
Natural resources damages trust fund (264-00-7265) No limit
Volkswagen environmental fund (264-00-7269-7269) No limit
Asbestos remediation fund (264-00-7342-7342) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 65-5309, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, all fees or other moneys collected by the above agency during fiscal year 2027 related to asbestos remediation, as certified by the secretary of health and environment, shall be credited to the asbestos remediation fund.

Special bequest fund –
environment (264-00-7367-7040) No limit
Environmental stewardship fund (264-00-7396-7096) No limit
UST redevelopment fund (264-00-7397-7080) No limit

Provided, That, in addition to the other purposes authorized by K.S.A. 65-34,132, and amendments thereto, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 65-34,139(a)(3), and amendments thereto, expenditures shall be made from the UST redevelopment fund for fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of reimbursing eligible owners of underground storage tanks, if, pursuant to K.S.A. 65-34,139, and amendments thereto, the owner replaces all components of a single-wall storage tank system with a secondary containment system that complies with K.S.A. 65-34,138, and amendments thereto, after August 8, 2005.

Aboveground petroleum storage tank release trust fund (264-00-7398-7070) No limit
Underground petroleum storage tank release trust fund (264-00-7399-7060) No limit
Risk management fund (264-00-7402-7402) No limit
Drycleaning facility release trust fund (264-00-7407-7250) No limit
Brownfields revolving loan program fund (264-00-7526-7103) No limit
Certification of environmental liability fund (264-00-7527-7230) No limit
Kansas water pollution control revolving fund (264-00-7530-7400) No limit

Provided, That the proceeds from revenue bonds issued by the Kansas development finance authority to provide matching grant payments under the federal clean water act of 1987 (P.L. 92-500) shall be credited to the Kansas water pollution control revolving fund: Provided further, That expenditures from this fund shall be made to provide for the payment of such matching grants.

Cost of issuance fund for Kansas water pollution control revolving fund revenue bonds (264-00-7531-7600) No limit
Surcharge operations fund for Kansas water pollution control revolving fund revenue bonds (264-00-7531-7620) No limit
Public water supply loan fund (264-00-7539-7800) No limit
Surcharge fund for Kansas water pollution control revolving fund revenue bonds (264-00-7539-7805) No limit
P/C safety net clinic loan guarantee fund (264-00-7551-7595) No limit
Kansas water pollution control operations fund (264-00-7960-8300) No limit
KWPC surcharge services fees (264-00-7961-8400) No limit
KPWS revolving fund (264-00-7968) No limit
KPWS surcharge service fees (264-00-7969) No limit

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state water plan fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the state water plan project or projects specified as follows:

Contamination remediation (264-00-1800-1802) $3,121,793

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the contamination remediation account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Local environmental protection program (264-00-1800-1803) $650,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the local environmental protection program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Nonpoint source program (264-00-1800-1804) $453,123

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the nonpoint source program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

TMDL initiatives and use attainability analysis (264-00-1800-1805) $399,171

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the TMDL initiatives and use attainability analysis account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Drinking water protection (264-00-1800-1806) $800,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the drinking water protection account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Watershed restoration and protection plan (264-00-1800-1808) $1,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the watershed restoration and protection plan account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Aquifer recharge basin (264-00-1800-1809) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the aquifer recharge basin account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Milford and Marion reservoirs harmful algae bloom pilot (264-00-1800-1810) $155,934

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Milford and Marion reservoirs harmful algae bloom pilot account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Stream trash removal (264-00-1800-1816) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the stream trash removal account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Small town infrastructure support (264-00-1800-1817) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the small town infrastructure support account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Equus beds (264-00-1800-1811) $75,000
Water systems regionalization feasibility study $225,000

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to award a grant to the Flint Hills regional council to conduct a regionalization feasibility study of water systems along and near United States highway 24 between Manhattan and Wamego: Provided further, That such feasibility study shall include studying the feasibility and costs to regionalize water systems for drinking water, wastewater, storm water, fire suppression and any other water uses: And provided further, That the above agency shall enter into a formal grant agreement with the Flint Hills regional council: And provided further, That such grant agreement shall include reasonable requirements for completing and distributing reports, expenditure of moneys, allowable administration expenses and competitive bid requirements for the study: And provided further, That, upon completion of the report required to be included in such grant agreement, the above agency shall transmit such completed report to the senate committee on ways and means, the senate committee on agriculture, the house of representatives committee on appropriations, the house of representatives committee on agriculture and natural resources budget and the Kansas water authority: And provided further, That upon completion of the report, the above agency shall certify to the director of accounts and reports the remaining unencumbered balance in the water systems regionalization feasibility study account: And provided further,That upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such remaining unencumbered balance to the state water plan fund.

Operator exam updates $300,000

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of health and environment, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the department of health and environment – division of environment to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the department of health and environment – division of environment: Provided, That the secretary of health and environment shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research, the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee and the chairperson of the subcommittee on health and environment/human resources of the senate committee on ways and means.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 65-3024, and amendments thereto, the director of accounts and reports shall not make the transfers of amounts of interest earnings from the state general fund to the air quality fee fund (264-00-2020-2830) of the department of health and environment, which are directed to be made on or before the 10^th day of each month by K.S.A. 65-3024, and amendments thereto.

(f) On July 1, 2026, and on other occasions during fiscal year 2027 when necessary, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer amounts specified by the secretary of health and environment that constitute reimbursements, credits and other amounts received by the department of health and environment for activities related to federal programs, from specified special revenue fund or funds of the department of health and environment – division of public health or of the department of health and environment – division of environment, to the sponsored project overhead fund – environment (264-00-2911-2720) of the department of health and environment – division of environment.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount or amounts specified by the secretary of health and environment from any one or more special revenue fund or funds of the department of health and environment – division of environment that have available moneys to the sponsored project overhead fund – environment (264-00-2911-2720) of the department of health and environment – division of environment or to the sponsored project overhead fund – health (264-00-2912-2710) of the department of health and environment – division of public health, as the case may be, for expenditures for administrative expenses.

(h) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of health and environment, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the department of health and environment – division of public health or the department of health and environment – division of environment to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the department of health and environment – division of public health or the department of health and environment – division of environment. The secretary of health and environment shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(i) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the amounts transferred by the director of accounts and reports from each of the special revenue funds of the department of health and environment – division of environment to the sponsored project overhead fund – environment (264-00-2911-2720) of the department of health and environment – division of environment pursuant to this section may include amounts equal to not more than 25% of the expenditures from such special revenue fund, excepting expenditures for contractual services.

(j) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of health and environment, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the department of health and environment – division of environment to any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas water office, Kansas department of agriculture, university of Kansas or Kansas department of wildlife and parks: Provided, That the secretary of health and environment shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the certified item of appropriation: Provided further, That when the secretary of health and environment provides certification to the director of accounts and reports under this section, the secretary shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research, the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee and the appropriate chairperson of the subcommittee on natural resources of the senate committee on ways and means.

Sec. 77.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Non-KanCare caseloads (039-00-1000-0611) $2,882,930
Larned state hospital– operating expenditures (410-00-1000-0103) $32,227,968
Osawatomie state hospital–operating expenditures (494-00-1000-0100) $1,500,000
Osawatomie state hospital -certified care expenditures (494-00-1000-0101) $5,500,000

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $16,034,722 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the mental health intervention team pilot account (039-00-1000-0160), the sum of $4,438,771 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,748 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the administration official hospitality account (039-00-1000-0204), the sum of $244 is hereby lapsed.

(d) On the effective date of this act, of the $9,045,725 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the program grants – nutrition – state match account (039-00-1000-0280), the sum of $19,700 is hereby lapsed.

(e) On the effective date of this act, of the $4,964,860 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the LTSS services account (039-00-1000-0520), the sum of $3,579,267 is hereby lapsed.

(f) On the effective date of this act, of the $684,082,993 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the KanCare caseloads account (039-00-1000-0610), the sum of $52,382,690 is hereby lapsed.

(g) On the effective date of this act, of the $27,534,371 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the state operations account (039-00-1000-0801), the sum of $2,419 is hereby lapsed.

(h) On the effective date of this act, of the $21,283,075 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the behavioral health services account (039-00-1000-3004), the sum of $1,344,440 is hereby lapsed.

(i) On the effective date of this act, of the $5,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the counties and hospitals reimbursement account (039-00-1000-3005), the sum of $3,585,069 is hereby lapsed.

(j) On the effective date of this act, of the $2,595,207 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Parsons state hospital and training center – sexual predator treatment program account (507-00-1000-0200), the sum of $39,720 is hereby lapsed.

(k) On the effective date of this act, of the $26,847,730 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Larned state hospital – sexual predator treatment program account (410-00-1000-0200), the sum of $7,030 is hereby lapsed.

(l) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 89(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the Larned state hospital fee fund (410-00-2073-2100) of the Kansas department for aging and disability services is hereby increased from $4,334,054 to $4,499,699.

Sec. 78.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Mental health intervention team pilot (039-00-1000-0160) $10,043,498

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the mental health intervention team pilot account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 in an amount of $1,500,000 for qualified schools: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027, to establish the mental health intervention team program as provided by the provisions of this proviso:

(1) And provided further, That such school district program shall be a continuation of the mental health intervention team pilot program first established pursuant to section 1 of chapter 57 of the 2018 Session Laws of Kansas and K.S.A. 72-9943, and amendments thereto, and continued and expanded through subsequent appropriation acts of the legislature: And provided further, That the purposes of the mental health intervention team program are to: Provide greater access to behavioral health services for students enrolled in kindergarten or any of the grades one through 12 and establish a coherent structure between school districts and mental health intervention team providers to optimize scarce behavioral health resources and workforce; identify students, communicate with families and link students and their families to the statewide behavioral health systems and resources within the network of mental health intervention team providers; alleviate the shortage of staff with specialized degrees or training such as school counselors, psychologists and social workers and reduce the competition for such staff between school districts and other private and governmental service providers to provide broader-based and collaborative services to students, especially in rural districts that do not have enough students to justify a full-time staff position; provide and coordinate mental health services to students throughout the calendar year, not only during school hours over nine months of the school year; and reduce barriers that families experience to access mental health services and maintain consistency for a child to attend recurring sessions and coordination between the child’s classroom schedule and the provision of such services: And provided further, That the program shall focus on the following students: Any student who has been adjudicated as a child in need of care and is in the custody of the secretary for children and families or has been referred for a families first program or family preservation program; and any other student who is in need of mental health support services: And provided further, That the secretary for aging and disability services shall appoint a mental health intervention team program manager and, within the limits of appropriations therefor, such additional staff as necessary to support such manager: And provided further, That the above agency shall oversee and implement the mental health intervention team program in accordance with the requirements of this proviso and the policies and procedures established by the above agency pursuant to this proviso: And provided further, That during fiscal year 2027, the board of education of a school district may apply to the above agency to establish or maintain a mental health intervention team program within such school district: And provided further, That the application shall be in such form and manner as the above agency requires and submitted at a time determined and specified by such agency: And provided further, That each application submitted by a school district shall specify the mental health intervention team provider that the school intends to coordinate with to provide school-based services to students who need assistance during the applicable school year: And provided further, That the school district shall provide notice to the mental health intervention team provider, as soon as they are able, of their intent to partner for the following school year: And provided further, That the above agency shall establish an application review committee that shall include representatives from mental health intervention team providers and the department of education: And provided further, That if a school district and mental health intervention team provider are approved to establish or maintain a mental health intervention team program, the school district shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with a partnering mental health intervention team provider: And provided further, That if the school district chooses to partner with more than one mental health intervention team provider, the school district shall enter into a separate memorandum of understanding with each such mental health intervention team provider: And provided further, That the above agency may establish requirements for a memorandum of understanding, including contractual provisions that are required to be included in each memorandum of understanding and that are optional and subject to agreement between the school district and the mental health intervention team provider: And provided further, That each memorandum of understanding shall be submitted to the above agency for final approval: And provided further, That the above agency may authorize another category of provider other than a mental health intervention team provider to serve as a partnering provider under the mental health intervention team program pursuant to this proviso: And provided further, That such category of provider shall provide the required services and otherwise meet the requirements of a partnering mental health intervention team provider under this proviso: And provided further, That if the above agency authorizes another category of provider other than a mental health intervention team provider, such agency shall provide notification of this decision to the mental health intervention team provider that provides services in that county: And provided further, That, subject to appropriations therefor, a school district and mental health intervention team provider that have been approved by the above agency to establish or maintain a mental health intervention team program shall be eligible to receive a mental health intervention team program grant and a mental health intervention team provider pass-through grant: Provided, however, That the amount of a school district’s mental health intervention team program grant shall be determined in each school year by calculating the total amount of the salary and fringe benefits paid by the school district to each school liaison: And provided further, That the amount of a school district’s mental health intervention team provider pass-through grant shall be an amount equal to 35% of the amount of the school district’s mental health intervention team grant: And provided further, That moneys provided to a school district for the mental health intervention team provider pass-through grant shall be paid to any mental health intervention team provider that partners with the school district: And provided further, That if the amount of appropriations are insufficient to pay in full the amount of all grants school districts are entitled to receive for the school year, the above agency shall prorate the amount appropriated among all districts: And provided further, That the above agency shall be responsible for the allocation and distribution of grants in accordance with appropriation acts: And provided further, That the above agency may make grant payments in installments and may provide for payments in advance or by way of reimbursement and may make any necessary adjustments for any overpayment to a school district: And provided further, That the above agency shall not award any grant to a school district unless such district has entered into a memorandum of understanding with a partnering mental health intervention team provider in accordance with this proviso: And provided further, That any remaining appropriations that were not allocated to the mental health intervention team program shall provide funding in the form of grants from the above agency to the association of mental health intervention team providers of Kansas to fund training for school districts participating in the mental health intervention team program pursuant to this proviso: And provided further, That the above agency shall seek advice from mental health intervention team providers prior to awarding any grant under this subsection: And provided further, That the above agency may waive the requirement that a school district employ a school liaison and may instead authorize a mental health intervention team provider that partners with the school district to employ a school liaison: And provided further, That such waiver shall only be granted by the above agency in limited circumstances: And provided further, That a school district that is granted a waiver pursuant to this proviso shall continue to be eligible to receive the mental health intervention team program grant and the mental health intervention team provider pass-through grant authorized pursuant to this proviso: And provided further, That the amount of the mental health intervention team program grant shall be determined in the same manner as provided under this proviso as though the school liaison was employed by such school district: And provided further, That upon receipt of any moneys awarded pursuant to the mental health intervention team program grant to any such school district, the school district shall direct payment of such amount to the mental health intervention team provider that employs the school liaison: And provided further, That on or before January 11, 2027, the above agency shall prepare and submit a report on the mental health intervention team program for the preceding school year to the house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, social services budget and health and human services, or their successor committees, and the senate standing committees on ways and means, ways and means subcommittee on human services and public health and welfare, or their successor committees: And provided further, That such report shall provide a summary of the program, including, but not limited to, the school districts that applied to participate or continued participating under the program, the mental health intervention team providers, the grant amount each such school district received and the payments made by school districts from the mental health intervention team program fund of each school district: And provided further, That the staff required for the establishment and maintenance of a mental health intervention team program shall include a combination of one or more behavioral health liaisons employed by the school district and one or more case managers and therapists licensed by the behavioral sciences regulatory board who are employed by the partnering mental health intervention team provider: And provided further, That all staff working together under a school district’s program shall be known as the mental health intervention team of the school district: And provided further, That the school district and the mental health intervention team provider shall cooperate and work together to identify needs specific to the students in the school district, and the families of such students and shall develop an action plan to implement a school-based program that is tailored to such needs: And provided further, That a school district that participates in the program shall employ one or more school liaisons who will help students in need and coordinate services between the school district, the student, the student’s family and the mental health intervention team provider: And provided further, That a school liaison shall have a bachelor’s degree in any field of study: And provided further, That a school liaison’s roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Identifying appropriate student referrals for the team to engage with; act as a liaison between the school district and the mental health intervention team provider and be the primary point of contact for communications between the school district and the mental health intervention team provider; assist with mental health intervention team provider staff understanding of the school district’s system and procedures including the school calendar, professional development, drills and crisis plan protocols; triage prospective student referrals and help decide how to prioritize interventions; help the mental health intervention team provider and other school personnel understand the roles and responsibilities of the mental health intervention team; facilitate communications and connections between families of identified students and the mental health intervention team provider’s staff; coordinate a student’s treatment schedule with building administrators and classroom teachers to optimize the clinical therapist’s productivity; troubleshoot problems that arise and work with the mental health intervention team provider to resolve such problems; track and compile outcomes to monitor the effectiveness of the program; maintain and update the department of education mental health intervention team database as directed by the above agency and required by this section; follow up with child welfare contacts if a student has moved schools to get the child’s educational history; be an active part of the school intervention team and relay information back to mental health intervention team provider staff, including student observations, intervention feedback from teachers, communications with family and other relevant information; work with school administration to identify and provide confidential space for a mental health intervention team provider therapist; assist in planning continuity of care through summer services; and submit an annual report to the above agency on how the liaison complied with the required roles and responsibilities: And provided further, That within the scope of employment by a school district, an individual employed as a school liaison shall primarily perform roles and responsibilities that are related to the school liaison position as described in this section: And provided further, That once the initial referral has been completed for a student, all relevant information shall be entered into the database within 14 calendar days: And provided further, That a mental health intervention team provider that partners with a school district shall employ one or more therapists licensed by the behavioral sciences regulatory board who will collaborate with the school district to assist students in need and provide services to such students under the program: And provided further, That a therapist’s roles and responsibilities under the program include, but are not limited to: Assist the school liaison with the identification of appropriate student referrals to the program; triage student referrals with the school liaison to prioritize treatment interventions for identified students; work with the school liaison to connect with families or child welfare contacts to obtain consent to commence treatment; conduct a clinical assessment of the identified student and make appropriate treatment recommendations; engage with the student, family or child welfare contacts in clinical interventions as identified on the treatment plan and provide individual and family therapy; administer scales or tests to detect areas of concern with depression, anxiety, self-harm or other areas as identified; make referrals to other treatment modalities as appropriate; communicate educationally appropriate information to the school liaison, such as interventions and strategies for use by classroom and school staff; gather outcome data to monitor the effectiveness of the program; coordinate with the case manager to identify ways to support the student and family; provide therapy services as determined by the students’ treatment plan; and maintain the treatment plan and necessary treatment protocols required by the mental health intervention team provider: And provided further, That a mental health intervention team provider that partners with a school district shall employ one or more case managers who will collaborate with the school district to assist students in need and to coordinate services under the program: And provided further, That a case manager’s roles and responsibilities under the program include, but are not limited to: Work with the school liaison and clinical therapist to identify students and triage priorities for treatment; provide outreach to students, families and child welfare contacts to help engage in treatment; participate in the treatment planning process; communicate with the school liaison and other school district personnel about student needs, interventions and progress; help maintain communication between all entities, including the family, student, school, clinical therapist, child welfare contacts and the community; maintain the treatment plan and necessary treatment protocols required by the mental health intervention team provider; make referrals to appropriate community resources; help reconnect students and families when they are not following through with the treatment process; help families negotiate barriers to treatment; and engage with the student in the classroom, the home or the community to help build skills wherever needed: And provided further, That each school district that receives moneys for the mental health intervention team program grant or the mental health intervention team provider pass-through grant awarded pursuant to this proviso shall credit the moneys to a mental health intervention team program fund created by such school district: And provided further, That moneys in such fund shall be used by a school district to: Pay for the expenditures that are attributable to the salary and fringe benefits of any school liaison employed by the school district pursuant to the mental health intervention team program; and provide payment to each partnering mental health intervention team provider in an amount equal to the mental health intervention team provider pass-through grant received by the school district: And provided further, That the school district shall keep separate accounting records for the school liaison expenditures and the pass-through grants to mental health intervention team providers: And provided further, That the above agency shall publish on its website an aggregated report of outcomes achieved, numbers served and associated information by the mental health intervention team program: And provided further, That the above agency shall establish a crisis hotline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, that individuals receiving services from the mental health intervention team program may access outside of the hours that such individuals are receiving services: And provided further, That such hotline shall be established for the purposes of providing information sharing and communications regarding crisis coordination and emergency response services:

(2) And provided further, That such qualified school district program shall be established and implemented by the board as established in this paragraph: And provided further, That the board shall be appointed by the secretary as follows: (A) A school psychologist employed by a qualified school; (B) a school administrator employed by a qualified school; (C) a mental health professional employed by a community mental health center; (D) a mental health professional employed by a federally qualified health center; (E) a representative of the state board of education; (F) a representative of the above agency; and (G) a parent or guardian of a qualified school student: And provided further, That the board shall establish a plan, including specified criteria, for the allocation of moneys to qualified schools for the establishment and maintenance of mental health intervention teams: And provided further, That such teams will provide timely support and resources to students facing mental health issues in order to promote a healthier learning environment: And provided further, That the board shall review the criteria for school district funding as provided in paragraph (1) and determine which such criteria will work best for the qualified schools: And provided further, That such criteria may include student population size, demonstrated need for mental health support and the availability of qualified staff: And provided further, That any qualified school seeking funding for mental health intervention teams shall submit a proposal for funding to the board: And provided further, That the board shall evaluate each proposal based on the criteria established by the board: And provided further, That the board shall make recommendations to the secretary on the allocation of funding and the secretary shall allocate funding for qualified schools based on such recommendations: And provided further, That the board shall oversee the implementation of the qualified school’s mental health intervention teams: And provided further, That the board shall review the criteria for school district reporting, monitoring and evaluating as provided in paragraph (1) and determine which such criteria will work best for the qualified schools: And provided further, That the board shall establish such reporting, monitoring and evaluating to ensure that the mental health intervention teams effectively meet the needs of students and adhere to best practices in mental healthcare program service delivery: And provided further, That on or before January 11, 2027, the above agency shall prepare and submit a report summarizing the mental health intervention team program for qualified schools to the house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, social services budget and health and human services, or their successor committees, and the senate standing committees on ways and means, ways and means subcommittee on human services and public health and welfare, or their successor committees: And provided further, That the board shall provide resources, training and support to qualified schools and such school’s mental health intervention teams, including access to professional development opportunities, educational materials and networking opportunities with other qualified schools and mental health organizations: and

(3) And provided further, That as used in this proviso: (A) “Mental health intervention team provider” means a center organized pursuant to article 40 of chapter 19 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, a mental health clinic organized pursuant to article 2 of chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or a federally qualified health center as defined by section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the federal social security act: And provided further, That “mental health intervention team provider” includes other provider categories as authorized by the above agency to serve as a partnering provider under the mental health intervention team program pursuant to this proviso: And provided further, That a provider under this proviso shall provide services, including: Support for students available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; person-centered treatment planning; and outpatient mental health services; (B) “school district” means a school district as defined in K.S.A. 72-5132, and amendments thereto; and (C) “qualified school” means any nonpublic school that provides education to elementary or secondary students and is accredited by the state board or a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the state board for the purpose of satisfying the teaching performance assessment for professional licensure or is working in good faith toward such accreditation.

Administration official hospitality (039-00-1000-0204) $1,748

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the administration official hospitality account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Senior care act (039-00-1000-0260) $5,515,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the senior care act account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That each grant agreement with an area agency on aging for a grant from the senior care act account shall require the area agency on aging to submit to the secretary for aging and disability services a report for fiscal year 2027 by the area agency on aging, which shall include information about the kinds of services provided and the number of persons receiving each kind of service during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That the secretary for aging and disability services shall submit to the senate committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committee on appropriations at the beginning of the 2027 regular session of the legislature a report of the information contained in such reports from the area agencies on aging on expenditures for fiscal year 2026: And provided further, That all people receiving or applying for services that are funded, either partially or entirely, through expenditures from this account shall be placed in appropriate services that are determined to be the most economical services available with regard to state general fund expenditures.

Any unencumbered balance in the program for all-inclusive care for the elderly account (039-00-1000-0270) in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Program grants – nutrition – state match (039-00-1000-0280) $12,045,725

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the program grants – nutrition – state match account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That each grant agreement with an area agency on aging for a grant from the program grants – nutrition – state match account shall require the area agency on aging to submit to the secretary for aging and disability services a report for federal fiscal year 2026 by the area agency on aging, which shall include information about the kinds of services provided and the number of persons receiving each kind of service during federal fiscal year 2026: And provided further, That the secretary for aging and disability services shall submit to the senate committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committee on appropriations at the beginning of the 2027 regular session of the legislature a report of the information contained in such reports from the area agencies on aging on expenditures for federal fiscal year 2026: And provided further, That all people receiving or applying for services that are funded, either partially or entirely, through expenditures from this account shall be placed in appropriate services that are determined to be the most economical services available with regard to state general fund expenditures: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $5,700,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2027 directly to meals on wheels service providers and not through area agencies on aging: And provided further, That such expenditures shall be distributed proportionally based on the number of meals provided by such provider plus the number of individuals on a waiting list for meals from such provider: And provided further, That each service provider directly receiving funds shall provide a quarterly report to the above agency that includes the number of meals delivered, the cost per meal, the individuals who provided such meals and any waiting list information: And provided further, That any area agency on aging that receives and disperses state and federal funds for meals on wheels shall provide a quarterly report to the above agency that includes the number of meals delivered, the cost per meal, the individuals who provided such meals and any waiting list information.

LTSS Services (039-00-1000-0520) $7,364,860

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the community services and programs account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the LTSS services account for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program: (1) Kansas employment first, $500,000, to provide for training and technical assistance; (2) heartspring, $400,000, to provide for construction expenses to build an outpatient care and research center to assess, treat, and diagnose children with neurodevelopmental conditions; and (3) Envision, $600,000, to provide services to the blind or visually impaired: And provided further, That expenditures in amount of not less than $750,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 for the administrative costs for community developmental disability organizations to assist in adding individuals to the I/DD waiver.

KanCare caseloads (039-00-1000-0610) $705,902,835

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the KanCare caseloads account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to increase the daily reimbursement rate for substance abuse disorders treatment services for adolescents to $375 per medicaid day: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to develop and implement a program for nursing facilities, as defined in K.S.A. 39-923, and amendments thereto, with residents who are provided care by the medicaid state plan, to provide an additional daily reimbursement rate for the behavioral health needs of such residents: And provided further, That the daily reimbursement rate for the add-on payment shall be limited to not more than $175 per resident per medicaid day: And provided further, That expenditures for such program shall be used for specialized staff training and enhanced care services by participating facilities: And provided further, That participating facilities shall be required to develop and implement for each resident in the program individualized behavioral support plans and provide monthly psychopharmacological reviews: And provided further, That participating facilities shall collaborate with the contracted behavioral support provider to track and report outcome metrics to the above agency.

Non-KanCare caseloads (039-00-1000-0611) $76,100,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the non-KanCare caseloads account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all people receiving or applying for services that are funded, either partially or entirely, from the non-KanCare caseloads account shall be placed in appropriate services that are determined to be the most economical services available with regard to state general fund expenditures.

KanCare non-caseloads (039-00-1000-0612) $530,015,882

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the KanCare non-caseloads account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to require frail and elderly waiver program service providers to increase the salaries and wages to a minimum of $30 per hour for services provided to eligible individuals who receive frail elderly levels 1 and 2 services and reduce the salaries and wages to a minimum of $30 per hour for services provided to individuals who receive frail elderly level 3 services pursuant to a waiver and shall exclude institutional care, self-directed care and financial management services: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to require physically disabled waiver program service providers to increase the salaries and wages to a minimum of $29 per hour for services provided to eligible individuals who receive physically disabled services pursuant to a waiver and shall exclude institutional care, self-directed care and financial management services.

State operations (039-00-1000-0801) $28,141,679

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the state operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account for the purchase of professional liability insurance for physicians and dentists at any institution, as defined by K.S.A. 76-12a01, and amendments thereto.

Alcohol and drug abuse services grants (039-00-1000-1010) $15,718,139

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the alcohol and drug abuse services grants account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program: Mirror, inc., $1,800,000 to provide workforce development for substance use disorder providers.

Community mental health centers support (039-00-1000-3001) $58,184,328

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the community mental health centers supplemental funding account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the community mental health centers support account for fiscal year 2027.

Regional beds (039-00-1000-3003) $14,650,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the regional beds funding account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the regional beds account for fiscal year 2027.

Behavioral health services (039-00-1000-3004) $18,159,679

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the BH community aid account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the behavioral health services account for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program: EmberHope, $250,000, to provide after-care services for individuals discharged from a psychiatric residential treatment facility.

Counties and hospitals reimbursement (039-00-1000-3005) $3,198,547

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the counties and hospitals reimbursement account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Aging services grants (039-00-1000-3006) $5,944,597

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the aging services grants account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program: Nursing homes without walls, $600,000, to provide in-home services to low-income older individuals.

CDDO support (039-00-1000-4001) $11,475,002

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the CDDO support account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Crisis funding (039-00-1000-0170) $26,461,100
Kansas neurological institute – operating expenditures (363-00-1000-0303) $19,621,796

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas neurological institute – operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Kansas neurological institute – operating expenditures account for official hospitality by the superintendent shall not exceed $150: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made from this account to assist residents of the institution to take personally used items that are constructed for use by such residents and which are hereby authorized to be transferred to such residents from the institution to communities when such residents leave the institution to reside in the communities.

Osawatomie state hospital – operating expenditures (494-00-1000-0100) $39,974,777

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Osawatomie state hospital – operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Osawatomie state hospital – operating expenditures account for official hospitality by the superintendent shall not exceed $150.

Osawatomie state hospital – certified care expenditures (494-00-1000-0101) $11,575,355

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Osawatomie state hospital – certified care expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Larned state hospital – operating expenditures (410-00-1000-0103) $62,461,816

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Larned state hospital – operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Larned state hospital – operating expenditures account for official hospitality by the superintendent shall not exceed $150: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account for educational services contracts, which are hereby authorized to be negotiated and entered into by Larned state hospital with unified school districts or other public educational services providers: And provided further, That such educational services contracts shall not be subject to the competitive bidding requirements of K.S.A. 75-3739, and amendments thereto.

Larned state hospital – sexual predator treatment program (410-00-1000-0200) $27,144,514

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Larned state hospital – sexual predator treatment program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Osawatomie state hospital – SPTP MiCo (494-00-1000-0200) $2,612,036

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Osawatomie state hospital – SPTP MiCo account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Parsons state hospital – operating expenditures (507-00-1000-0100) $22,534,439

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Parsons state hospital and training center – operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Parsons state hospital to the Parsons state hospital – operating expenditures account – operating expenditures account for official hospitality by the superintendent shall not exceed $150: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account for educational services contracts, which are hereby authorized to be negotiated and entered into by Parsons state hospital with unified school districts or other public educational services providers: And provided further, That such educational services contracts shall not be subject to the competitive bidding requirements of K.S.A. 75-3739, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made from this account to assist residents of the institution to take personally used items that are constructed for use by such residents and which are hereby authorized to be transferred to such residents from the institution to communities when such residents leave the institution to reside in the communities.

Parsons state hospital – sexual predator treatment program (507-00-1000-0200) $2,700,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Parsons state hospital and training center – sexual predator treatment program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the Parsons state hospital – sexual predator treatment program account for fiscal year 2027.

South central regional mental health hospital – operating expenditures (631-00-1000-0100) $35,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the south central regional mental health hospital – operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Other medical assistance account (039-00-1000-3002), Larned state hospital – SPTP new crimes reimbursement account (410-00-1000-0110).

Kansas neurological institute title XIX reimbursements fund (363-00-2060-2200) No limit
Larned state hospital title XIX reimbursements fund (410-00-2074-2200) No limit
Osawatomie state hospital title XIX reimbursements fund (494-00-2080-4300) No limit
Osawatomie state hospital certified care title XIX reimbursements fund (494-00-2080-4301) No limit
Parsons state hospital title XIX reimbursements fund (507-00-2083-2300) No limit
South central regional mental health hospital title XIX reimbursement fund No limit
Kansas neurological institute fee fund (363-00-2059-2000) $1,502,788
Kansas neurological institute – foster grandparents program – federal fund (363-00-3115-3200) No limit
Kansas neurological institute – FGP gifts, grants, donations fund (363-00-7125-7400) No limit
Kansas neurological institute – patient benefit fund (363-00-7910-7100) No limit
Kansas neurological institute – work therapy patient benefit fund (363-00-7940-7200) No limit
Larned state hospital fee fund (410-00-2073-2100) $3,930,227
Larned state hospital – work therapy patient benefit fund (410-00-7938-7200) No limit
Osawatomie state hospital fee fund (494-00-2079-4200) $2,597,996

Provided, That all moneys received as fees for the use of video teleconferencing equipment at Osawatomie state hospital shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the video teleconferencing fee account of the Osawatomie state hospital fee fund: Provided further, That all moneys credited to the video teleconferencing fee account shall be used solely for the servicing, technical and program support, maintenance and replacement of associated equipment at Osawatomie state hospital: And provided further, That any expenditures from the video teleconferencing fee account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on the Osawatomie state hospital fee fund.

Osawatomie state hospital certified care fund (494-00-2079-4201) $5,552,408
Osawatomie state hospital – cottage revenue and expenditures fund (494-00-2159-2159) No limit
Osawatomie state hospital – training fee revolving fund (494-00-2602-2000) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received as fees for training activities for Osawatomie state hospital shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the Osawatomie state hospital – training fee revolving fund: Provided further, That the superintendent of Osawatomie state hospital is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for training activities at Osawatomie state hospital: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the expenses of such training activities for Osawatomie state hospital.

Osawatomie state hospital – motor pool revolving fund (494-00-6164-5200) No limit
Osawatomie state hospital – canteen fund (494-00-7807-5600) No limit
Osawatomie state hospital – work therapy patient benefit fund (494-00-7939-5800) No limit
Parsons state hospital fee fund (507-00-2082-2200) $1,153,251

Provided, That all moneys received as fees for the use of video teleconferencing equipment at Parsons state hospital shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the video teleconferencing fee account of the Parsons state hospital fee fund: Provided further, That all moneys credited to the video teleconferencing fee account shall be used solely for the servicing, maintenance and replacement of video teleconferencing equipment at Parsons state hospital: And provided further, That any expenditures from the video teleconferencing fee account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on the Parsons state hospital fee fund.

Parsons state hospital – canteen fund (507-00-7808-5500) No limit
Parsons state hospital – patient benefit fund (507-00-7916-5600) No limit
South central regional mental health hospital fee fund (631-00-2512-2512) $1,500,000
DADS social welfare fund (039-00-2141-2195) No limit
Indirect cost fund (039-00-2193-2193) No limit
Health occupations credentialing fee fund (039-00-2315-2315) No limit
Community mental health center improvement fund (039-00-2336-2336) No limit
Community crisis stabilization centers fund (039-00-2337-2337) No limit
Clubhouse model program fund (039-00-2338-2338) No limit
Medical resources and collection fund (039-00-2363-2100) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received or collected by the secretary for aging and disability services due to medicaid overpayments shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the medical resources and collection fund: Provided further, That expenditures from such fund shall be made for medicaid program-related expenses and used to reduce state general fund outlays for the medicaid program: And provided further, That all moneys received or collected by the secretary for aging and disability services due to civil monetary penalty assessments against adult care homes shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the medical resources and collection fund: And provided further, That expenditures from such fund shall be made to protect the health or property of adult care home residents as required by federal law.

Problem gambling and addictions grant fund (039-00-2371-2371) $8,429,844

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the problem gambling and addictions grant fund, not to exceed $5,000,000, to provide reimbursement to organizations that provide substance use disorder treatment for uninsured individuals: Provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that all moneys in the problem gambling and addictions grant fund shall be expended for the purposes in K.S.A. 79-4805, and amendments thereto, and shall not be expended or transferred for any other purpose.

State licensure fee fund (039-00-2373-2370) No limit
General fees fund (039-00-2524-2500) No limit

Provided, That the secretary for aging and disability services is hereby authorized to collect: (1) Fees from the sale of surplus property; (2) fees charged for searching, copying and transmitting copies of public records; (3) fees paid by employees for personal long distance calls, postage, faxed messages, copies and other authorized uses of state property; and (4) other miscellaneous fees: Provided further, That such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made from this fund to meet the obligations of the Kansas department for aging and disability services or to benefit and meet the mission of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

Title XIX fund (039-00-2595-4130) No limit

Provided, That all receipts resulting from payments under title XIX of the federal social security act to any of the institutions under mental health and intellectual disabilities may be credited to the title XIX fund: Provided further, That moneys in the title XIX fund may be used for expenditures for contractual services to provide for collecting additional payments under title XVIII and title XIX of the federal social security act and for expenditures for premiums and surcharges required to be paid for physicians’ malpractice insurance.

Senior citizen nutrition check-off fund (039-00-2660-2610) No limit
Other state fees fund – community alcohol treatment (039-00-2661-0000) No limit
County competency expense fund (039-00-2893-2893) No limit
988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline fund (039-00-2913-2913) No limit
Quality care services fund (039-00-2999-2902) No limit

Provided, That the secretary for aging and disability services, acting as the agent of the secretary of health and environment, is hereby authorized to collect the quality care assessment under K.S.A. 75-7435, and amendments thereto, and notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-7435, and amendments thereto, all moneys received for such quality care assessments shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the quality care services fund: Provided further, That all moneys in the quality care services fund shall be used to finance initiatives to maintain or improve the quantity and quality of skilled nursing care in skilled nursing care facilities in Kansas in accordance with K.S.A. 75-7435, and amendments thereto.

Opioid abuse treatment & prevention – federal fund (039-00-3023-3024) No limit
Kansas national background check program – federal fund (039-00-3032-3132) No limit
Money follows the person grant – federal fund (039-00-3054-4000) No limit
Survey & certification – federal fund (039-00-3064-3064) No limit

Provided, That transfers of moneys from the survey & certification – federal fund to the state fire marshal may be made during fiscal year 2027 pursuant to a contract, which is hereby authorized to be entered into by the secretary for aging and disability services with the state fire marshal to provide fire and safety inspections for adult care homes and hospitals.

Substance abuse/mental health services – partnership for success – federal fund (039-00-3284-1327) No limit
Special program for aging IIID – federal fund (039-00-3286-3285) No limit
Special program for aging IIIB – federal fund (039-00-3287-3281) No limit
Special program for aging IV & II – federal fund (039-00-3288-3297) No limit
National family caregiver support program IIIE – federal fund (039-00-3289-3201) No limit
Nutrition services incentives – federal fund (039-00-3291-3305) No limit
Prevention/treatment substance abuse – federal fund (039-00-3301-0310) No limit
Social service block grant fund (039-00-3307-3371) $4,500,000

Provided, That each grant agreement with an area agency on aging for a grant from the social service block grant fund shall require the area agency on aging to submit to the secretary for aging and disability services a report for fiscal year 2027 by the area agency on aging, which shall include information about the kinds of services provided and the number of persons receiving each kind of service during fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That the secretary for aging and disability services shall submit to the senate committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committee on appropriations at the beginning of the 2027 regular session of the legislature a report of the information contained in such reports from the area agencies on aging on expenditures for fiscal year 2026: And provided further, That all people receiving or applying for services that are funded, either partially or entirely, through expenditures from this fund shall be placed in appropriate services that are determined to be the most economical services available.

Community mental health block grant – federal fund (039-00-3310-0460) No limit
Temporary assistance for needy families – federal fund (039-00-3323-3323) No limit
PATH – federal fund (039-00-3347-4316) No limit
Special program for aging VII-2 – federal fund (039-00-3358-3072) No limit
TBI partnership program fund (039-00-3376-3376) No limit
Disaster response for Children – federal fund (039-00-3385-3591) No limit
Special program for aging VII-3 – federal fund (039-00-3402-3000) No limit
Center for medicare/medicaid service – federal fund (039-00-3408-3300) No limit
Medicare fund – oasis (039-00-3408-3350) No limit

Provided, That all nonfederal reimbursements received by the Kansas department for aging and disability services shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and credited to the nonfederal reimbursements fund.

Medicare fund – SHICK (039-00-3408-3400) No limit
Medical assistance program – federal fund (039-00-3414-0442) No limit
Children’s health insurance – federal fund (039-00-3424-3420) No limit
Special program for aging IIIC – federal fund (039-00-3425-3423) No limit
Medicare enrollment assistance program fund – federal (039-00-3468-3450) No limit
Systems of care grant – federal fund (039-00-3595-3595) No limit
SAMHSA covid-19 supplemental – federal fund (039-00-3672-3997) No limit
SSA xx ombudsman cares FFY21 – federal fund (039-00-3680-3083) No limit
KS assisted outpatient treatment – federal fund (039-00-3733-3101) No limit
ADAS data collection grant – federal fund (039-00-3887-3887) No limit
KS ccbhc planning grant – federal fund (039-00-3930-3930) No limit
Long-term care loan and grant fund (039-00-5110-5100) No limit
KDFA refunding revenue bond 2013B fund (039-00-7111) No limit
Trust fund (039-00-7299) No limit
Gifts and donations fund (039-00-7309-7000) No limit

Provided, That the secretary for aging and disability services is hereby authorized to receive gifts and donations of money for services to senior citizens or purposes related thereto: Provided further, That such gifts and donations of money shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the gifts and donations fund.

Larned state security hospital KDFA 02N-1 fund (039-00-8703) No limit
SRS state of Kansas KDFA 04A-1 project fund (039-00-8704) No limit
State of Kansas projects KDFA 2010E-F fund (039-00-8705) No limit
Parking deduction clearing fund (039-00-9233-9200) No limit
Medical assistance recovery clearing fund (039-00-9300) No limit
Credit card clearing fund (039-00-9400) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (039-00-3756-3536) No limit

Provided, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to provide funding for inclusion connections of BelongKC to support construction expenses to build a home for young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities: Provided, however, That it is the intent of the legislature that this funding for inclusion connections of BelongKC shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program.

(c) On July 1, 2026, and at other times during fiscal year 2027, when necessary as determined by the secretary for aging and disability services, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer amounts specified by the secretary for aging and disability services, which amounts constitute reimbursements, credits and other amounts received by the Kansas department for aging and disability services for activities related to federal programs from specified special revenue funds of the Kansas department for aging and disability services to the indirect cost fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

(d) On July 1, 2026, the superintendent of Osawatomie state hospital, upon the approval of the director of accounts and reports, shall transfer an amount specified by the superintendent from the Osawatomie state hospital – canteen fund (494-00-7807-5600) to the Osawatomie state hospital – patient benefit fund (494-00-7914-5700).

(e) On July 1, 2026, the superintendent of Parsons state hospital, upon approval from the director of accounts and reports, shall transfer an amount specified by the superintendent from the Parsons state hospital – canteen fund (507-00-7808-5500) to the Parsons state hospital – patient benefit fund (507-00-7916-5600).

(f) On July 1, 2026, the superintendent of Larned state hospital, upon approval of the director of accounts and reports, shall transfer an amount specified by the superintendent from the Larned state hospital – canteen fund (410-00-7806-7000) to the Larned state hospital – patient benefit fund (410-00-7912-7100).

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, no moneys paid by the Kansas department for aging and disability services from the CDDO support account (039-00-1000-4001) of the state general fund shall be expended by the entity receiving such moneys to pay membership dues and fees to any entity that does not provide the Kansas department for aging and disability services, the legislative division of post audit or another state agency, access to its financial records upon request for such access.

(h) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary for aging and disability services, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the Kansas department for aging and disability services or any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the secretary for aging and disability services to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the Kansas department for aging and disability services or any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the secretary for aging and disability services. The secretary for aging and disability services shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(i) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary for aging and disability services, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state institutions building fund for the Kansas department for aging and disability services or any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the secretary for aging and disability services to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state institutions building fund for the Kansas department for aging and disability services or any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the secretary for aging and disability services. The secretary for aging and disability services shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(j) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the Kansas department for children and families from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for the Kansas department for children and families and in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of health and environment – division of public health from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for the department of health and environment – division of public health, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the secretary for children and families and the secretary of health and environment for fiscal year 2027 to enter into a contract with the secretary for aging and disability services, which is hereby authorized and directed to be entered into by such secretaries, to provide for the secretary for aging and disability services to perform the powers, duties, functions and responsibilities prescribed by and to conduct investigations pursuant to K.S.A. 39-1404, and amendments thereto, in conjunction with the performance of such powers, duties, functions, responsibilities and investigations by the secretary for children and families and the secretary of health and environment under such statute, with respect to reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents or reports of residents in need of protective services on behalf of the secretary for children and families or the secretary of health and environment, as the case may be, in accordance with and pursuant to K.S.A. 39-1404, and amendments thereto, during fiscal year 2027: Provided, That, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the Kansas department for aging and disability services from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for the Kansas department for aging and disability services, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the secretary for aging and disability services for fiscal year 2027 to provide for the performance of such powers, duties, functions and responsibilities and to conduct such investigations: Provided further, That, the words and phrases used in this subsection shall have the meanings respectively ascribed thereto by K.S.A. 39-1401, and amendments thereto.

(k) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary for aging and disability services, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the title XIX fund (039-00-2595-4130) of the Kansas department for aging and disability services to any institution or facility under the general supervision and management of the secretary for aging and disability services. The secretary for aging and disability services shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(l) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-5958, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, and subject to appropriations, the secretary for aging and disability services may provide rate increases for nursing facilities for fiscal year 2027.

(m) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by such agency from such moneys to operate, or contract for the operation of, eight acute inpatient psychiatric care beds for children in the city of Hays, Kansas, or the surrounding area: Provided, however, That expenditures for such purposes during fiscal year 2027 shall not exceed $4,000,000.

(n) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by such agency from such moneys to implement a process for certification and funding for certified community behavioral health clinics: Provided, That such agency shall certify as a certified community behavioral health clinic any community behavioral health center licensed by such agency that provides the following services: Crisis services; screening, assessment and diagnosis, including risk assessment; person-centered treatment planning; outpatient mental health and substance use services; primary care screening and monitoring of key indicators of health risks; targeted case management; psychiatric rehabilitation services; peer support and family supports; medication-assisted treatment; assertive community treatment; and community-based mental healthcare for military servicemembers and veterans.

(1) Number of members enrolled in such waiver at the end of the month prior to the committee meeting;

(2) unduplicated number of such members over the course of the calendar year;

(3) number of such members receiving services for a period longer than 2 years and longer than 4 years;

(4) number of such members who did not receive services within a period of 60, 90 or 120 or more days after being enrolled;

(5) number of such members who did not receive a specific waiver service within a period of 30, 60, 90 or 120 or more days prior to the date such member was officially unenrolled from such waiver;

(6) amount of the per-member, per-month enhanced dollar rate provided to a managed care organization for each member enrolled in such waiver;

(7) total number of members enrolled in the waiver disaggregated by county and the per capita enrollment in such waiver disaggregated by county; and

(8) agency’s progress toward new policy implementation.

(p) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which the above agency may make expenditures from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or in any special revenue fund or funds, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, the above agency shall make expenditures from such moneys to establish guidelines for nursing facilities, as defined in K.S.A. 39-923, and amendments thereto, to request a waiver from staffing requirements and to study establishing similar guidelines for other adult care homes, as defined in K.S.A. 39-923, and amendments thereto: Provided, That any such guidelines shall be compatible with rules established by the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services.

(q) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which the above agency may make expenditures from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or in any special revenue fund or funds, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, the above agency shall make expenditures from such moneys to enter into agreements with community mental health centers for the purpose of establishing rates for conducting mobile competency evaluations.

(r) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for the purpose of preparing a report on such agency’s progress to build capacity for crisis services for Kansans with intellectual or developmental disability: Provided, That such report shall be submitted to the senate committee on public health and welfare, the appropriate subcommittee of the senate committee on ways and means, the house of representatives committee on health and human services and the house of representatives committee on social services budget.

(t) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from moneys appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to submit a report on how much funding goes to each community developmental disability organization to provide services that are not reimbursable from other funding sources, including what services are provided and what percentage of funds go to each service to the senate committee on ways and means human services subcommittee and the house of representatives committee on social services budget on or before January 11, 2027.

(u) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by such agency from such moneys to require all assisted living facilities, residential healthcare facilities, home plus and boarding care homes, as such terms are defined in K.S.A. 39-923, and amendments thereto, during fiscal year 2027 to submit a report to the secretary for aging and disability services on a monthly basis at the end of the month that follows the month being reported: Provided, however, That such reports shall include no personally identifiable information: Provided further, That such report shall include: (1) The date when notice of transfer or discharge was provided; (2) the date when the resident left the facility; (3) the type of location where the resident was transferred; (4) the reason that required the transfer or discharge of the resident pursuant to K.A.R. 26-39-102(d); (5) information whether the resident was transferred or discharged pursuant to K.A.R. 26-39-102(f), the reason that required such transfer or discharge; (6) information whether the resident or their legal representative submitted a grievance to the adult care home according to such home’s formal grievance policy regarding the notice of involuntary transfer or discharge prior to the effective date of such transfer or discharge; and (7) any other relevant information required by the secretary: And provided further, That complaints filed with the long-term care ombudsman or the secretary shall not be reported by the facility that provided the notice of an involuntary transfer or discharge that is the subject of the complaint: And provided further, That, if a facility has not initiated an involuntary transfer or discharge during a reporting period, such facility shall report such information to the secretary for such monthly report: And provided further, That any facility that fails to submit a report within the reporting period shall be subject to a civil penalty as provided in K.S.A. 39-946, and amendments thereto: Provided, however, That no civil penalty shall be assessed against a facility unless such facility has received a written notice of noncompliance within five days of the date that a submission is due and has exceeded 14 days to correct a violation, up to a one-time maximum, prior to issuance of such penalty: And provided further, That the secretary shall establish a system and collect data from the long-term care ombudsman and such assisted living facilities, residential healthcare facilities, home plus and boarding care homes on any involuntary transfers or discharges pursuant to K.A.R. 26-39-102(d) and (f): And provided further, That the secretary shall transfer all data and information collected pursuant to this proviso, including information regarding complaints related to the reported discharges that are filed with the secretary, to the long-term care ombudsman, leadingage Kansas and Kansas healthcare association within 30 calendar days of the prior month’s end: And provided further, That the long-term care ombudsman, leadingage Kansas and Kansas healthcare association may request follow-up or additional information from any licensee: And provided further, That the long-term care ombudsman, leadingage Kansas and Kansas healthcare association shall compile all such information and submit a quarterly report one month following the end of each calendar quarter to the nursing facility stakeholder group: And provided further, That, on the first day of the 2027 regular session of the legislature, the long-term care ombudsman, leadingage Kansas and Kansas healthcare association shall submit a report to the house of representatives committees on social services budget, health and human services and judiciary, the senate committees on public health and welfare, judiciary and ways and means and the successor committees thereof that contain recommendations to ensure compliance with K.A.R. 26-39-102 and for the protection of residents of licensees.

(v) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for the above agency as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for the administrative costs incurred by the community developmental disabilities organizations: Provided however, That such administrative costs shall not exceed 2.4% of the total amount of moneys expended during fiscal year 2027 on any new intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) waiver slots added during fiscal year 2027.

(w) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for the secretary of the above agency, subject to any federal reporting requirements restricting such action, to share eligibility information with the department of health and environment and the Kansas department for children and families concerning program participants, including, but not limited to, any changes in SNAP or Medicaid eligibility requirements, in order for such agencies to accurately allow program eligibility for benefits: Provided, That such agencies shall take immediate action on any fraudulent payments concerning such program participants identified by the inspector general.

(x) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to decrease the waiting list for eligible individuals to receive home and community-based services pursuant to the physical disability (PD) waiver to not more than 1,800 eligible individuals: Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to provide an estimate of the amount of additional moneys needed by the above agency to provide home and community-based services pursuant to the PD waiver to eligible individuals and maintain the waiting list to not more than 1,800 eligible individuals for fiscal years 2027 and 2028: Provided further, That such estimate shall be submitted to the senate committees on ways and means, public health and welfare and appropriate subcommittee of the committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committees on appropriations, health and human services and social services budget on or before January 11, 2027.

(y) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to decrease the waiting list for eligible individuals to receive home and community-based services pursuant to the intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) waiver to not more than 4,000 eligible individuals: Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to provide an estimate of the amount of additional moneys needed by the above agency to provide home and community-based services pursuant to the I/DD waiver to eligible individuals and maintain the waiting list to not more than 4,000 eligible individuals for fiscal years 2027 and 2028: Provided further, That such estimate shall be submitted to the senate committees on ways and means, public health and welfare and appropriate subcommittee of the committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committees on appropriations, health and human services and social services budget on or before January 11, 2027.

(z) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the Kansas department for aging and disability services from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to rebase the nursing rates for any person in Kansas receiving services from a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly administered by the above agency to an amount of 90% of the amount that otherwise would have been paid based on KanCare long-term care rates for fiscal year 2027.

(aa) On July 1, 2026, the Parsons state hospital and training center fee fund (507-00-2082-2200) of the Kansas department for aging and disability services is hereby redesignated as the Parsons state hospital fee fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

(bb) On July 1, 2026, the Parsons state hospital and training center – canteen fund (507-00-7808-5500) of the Kansas department for aging and disability services is hereby redesignated as the Parsons state hospital – canteen fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

(cc) On July 1, 2026, the Parsons state hospital and training center – patient benefit fund (507-00-7916-5600) of the Kansas department for aging and disability services is hereby redesignated as the Parsons state hospital – patient benefit fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

(dd) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to provide information to medicaid recipients and such recipients’ family members, whenever a recipient is considering moving into a nursing facility, assisted living facility, residential healthcare facility, home plus or boarding care home, as such terms are defined in K.S.A. 39-923, and amendments thereto, that programs and services are available to such recipient to allow them to remain in their homes for independence and self-sufficiency if such recipient received such services: Provided, however, That such information shall only be provided to a recipient and such recipients’ family members if permitted under rules established by the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services.

(ee) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to coordinate through the above agency’s mental health authority a certified community behavioral health clinic funding sustainability advisory group: Provided, That the certified community behavioral health clinic funding sustainability advisory group shall be composed of 15 members as follows: (1) One member appointed by the secretary for the Kansas department for aging and disability services; (2) one member appointed by the secretary of the Kansas department of health and environment from within such department’s medicaid program; (3) one member appointed by the association of community mental health centers that shall be a member of such association; (4) one member appointed by the association of community mental health centers that shall be from a community health center in the Osawatomie state hospital catchment area; (5) one member appointed by the association of community mental health centers that shall be from a community mental health center in the Larned state hospital catchment area; (6) one member appointed by the association of community mental health centers that shall be from a community mental health center in the south central mental health facility catchment area; (7) one member appointed by the governor that shall be from the governor’s behavioral health planning council; (8) one member appointed by the Kansas association of medicaid health plans; (9) the chairperson of the house of representatives committee on health and human services; (10) the chairperson of the house of representatives committee on social services budget; (11) one member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives who serves as the ranking minority member of either the house of representatives committee on health and human services or social services budget; (12) the chairperson of the senate committee on public health and welfare; (13) the chairperson of the senate committee on ways and means subcommittee on health and human services budget; (14) one member appointed by the minority leader of the senate who serves as the ranking minority member in the senate committee on public health and welfare or ways and means subcommittee on health and human services budget; and (15) one member appointed by the Kansas association of counties: Provided further, That such advisory group shall: (A) Review and discuss codes that trigger billing of the prospective payment system and allowable costs included in certified community behavioral health clinic cost reports; and (B) identify and discuss cost offsets of certified community behavioral health clinics and outcomes achieved from the prospective payment system: And provided further, That on or before June 30, 2027, such advisory group shall submit a report to the house of representatives committees on appropriations, health and human services and social services budget and the senate committees on ways and means, public health and welfare and ways and means subcommittee on health and human services budget on such items reviewed, identified and discussed pursuant to this subsection.

(ff) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall identify and certify an amount of $2,000,000 from any moneys in any state general fund account or any special revenue fund or funds that are moneys to the state for aid for coronavirus relief that are unexpended, recouped or otherwise have been returned to the state as unspent funds to the director of accounts and reports: Provided, That upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the American rescue plan state relief fund (039-00-3756-3576) of the above agency.

Sec. 79.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, the following:

KanCare non-caseloads (039-00-1000-0612) $10,660,904

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the Kansas department for aging and disability services from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2028, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 or 2027 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys to develop and implement a program for nursing facilities, as defined in K.S.A. 39-923, and amendments thereto, with residents who are provided care by the medicaid state plan, to provide an additional daily reimbursement rate for the behavioral health needs of such residents: Provided, That the daily reimbursement rate for the add-on payment shall be limited to not more than $175 per resident per medicaid day: Provided further, That expenditures for such program shall be used for specialized staff training and enhanced care services by participating facilities: And provided further, That participating facilities shall be required to develop and implement for each resident in the program individualized behavioral support plans and provide monthly psychopharmacological reviews: And provided further, That participating facilities shall collaborate with the contracted behavioral support provider to track and report outcome metrics to the above agency.

Sec. 80.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

State operations (including official hospitality) (629-00-1000-0013) $810,888
Human services caseload (629-00-1000-3050) $29,864,149
Youth services aid and assistance (629-00-1000-7020) $135,851

Sec. 81.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

State operations (including official hospitality) (629-00-1000-0013) $157,217,254

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the state operations (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $375,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide for additional deaf and hard of hearing services: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program: Youth core ministries, $350,000, to provide core community programming: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to establish a business enterprise program oversight task force with the purpose of studying, discussing and making recommendations on the administration, accountability and integrity of the business enterprise program for blind individuals of the Kansas department for children and families administered pursuant to the provisions of the Randolph-Sheppard vending stand act, 20 U.S.C. § 107 et seq. and K.S.A. 75-3337 et seq., and amendments thereto: And provided further, That the task force shall study, discuss and make recommendations on: (1) State statutes, administrative rules and regulations and department policies governing the business enterprise program; (2) blind vendor recruitment, licensing and selection processes; (3) training, services and supports for licensed blind vendors; (4) procedures for collection, distribution and expenditures of set aside funds; (5) required reports by and accounting practices of licensed blind vendors; (6) complaints, disputes and allegations of misconduct in the administration of the program and payments to licensed blind vendors; (7) department and committee of blind vendors accounting and set aside funds; (8) compliance with state and federal statutes; and (9) structure, bylaws, leadership and voting requirements of the committee of blind vendors as provided for by K.S.A. 75-3343, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That such task force shall consist of nine members as follows: (A) One member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (B) one member who is a current or former licensed blind vendor appointed by the majority leader of the house of representatives; (C) one member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives; (D) one member appointed by the president of the senate; (E) one member who is a current or former licensed blind vendor appointed by the majority leader of the senate; (F) one member appointed by the minority leader of the senate; (G) one member appointed by the governor; (H) the secretary for children and families or such secretary’s designee, who shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member; and (I) one member appointed by the American council of the blind, who shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member: And provided further, That the secretary for children and families shall notify the American council of the blind regarding the appointment of the council’s member and provide any assistance to such council regarding the appointment or task force: And provided further, That any vacancy in members of the task force shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment: And provided further, That the chairperson of the task force shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives: And provided further, That the task force may meet at any time, at any place within the state and through any means upon call of the chairperson: And provided further, That all actions taken by the task force shall be made by motion and adopted by a majority of members when there is a quorum present: And provided further, That a quorum of the task force shall be four members: And provided further, That members of the task force shall be paid amounts of expenses, mileage and subsistence authorized by K.S.A. 75-3223(e), and amendments thereto, pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson or vice chairperson of the task force: Provided, however, That members attending meetings through remote means shall not be paid such expenses, mileage or subsistence: And provided further, That the task force may request assistance from the staff of the Kansas department for children and families, the office of revisor of statutes, the legislative research department, the division of legislative administrative services and the division of legislative post audit: And provided further, That, on or before June 30, 2028, the task force shall submit to the legislature a report on the task force’s findings and recommendations for the business enterprise program: And provided further, That, subject to approval by the legislative post audit committee, the legislative division of post audit may conduct the following audits of the business enterprise program for blind individuals of the Kansas department for children and families: (i) A fiscal audit of the program’s revenues, earnings, expenditures and set-aside funds and whether such items are accurately collected, reported and used in accordance with state and federal law, which may include an audit of a representative sample of vending facility sites and an evaluation of the benefits to participating licensed blind vendors; and (ii) a performance audit of the program and whether such program provides the required services and operates in compliance with state and federal law, which may include a review of training, support services, equipment assistance, fair and equitable distribution and access to vendors, selection and placement of vendors and the available grievance and dispute resolution processes: And provided further, That, on or before June 30, 2028, if approved, such audit shall be reported to the legislative post audit committee and then subsequently to the task force

Hope ranch program for women (629-00-1000-0600) $300,000

Provided, That on or before January 11, 2027, the hope ranch program for women shall report to the Kansas legislature on performance measures evaluating the program’s effectiveness for fiscal year 2027.

WeKanDrive (629-00-1000-0700) $650,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the WeKanDrive account to expand the WeKanDrive program statewide to support older youth in foster care and young adults in obtaining their driver’s license in Kansas.

Cash assistance (629-00-1000-2010) $226,800

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the cash assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Vocational rehabilitation aid and assistance (629-00-1000-5010) $8,308,119

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the vocational rehabilitation aid and assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account for the acquisition of durable medical equipment and assistive technology devices: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account by the secretary for children and families for the purchase of workers compensation insurance for consumers of vocational rehabilitation services and assessments at work sites and job tryout sites throughout the state: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program: Cerebral palsy research foundation of Kansas called the guided independent living assessment (GILA) program, $215,000, to assist young adults with disabilities in developing life skills.

Youth services aid and assistance (629-00-1000-7020) $49,191,610

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the youth services aid and assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program: Fosteradopt connect, $500,000, to provide additional parent support and prevention specialists in Sedgwick county: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs will be on-going and continue to be appropriated in succeeding fiscal years: Children’s alliance of Kansas, $400,000, to provide a standardized, statewide workforce development strategy which includes on-boarding, competency building and retention of child welfare providers.

Summer ebt program (629-00-1000-3040) $825,000
Human services caseload (629-00-1000-3050) $266,160,350

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the human services caseload account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Social welfare fund (629-00-2195-0110) No limit
Project maintenance reserve fund (629-00-2214-0150) No limit
Other state fees fund (629-00-2220) No limit
Pre&PostNatal conditions award fund (629-00-2936-2936) No limit
Disaster relief – federal fund (629-00-3005-7344) No limit
Child care discretionary – federal fund (629-00-3028-0522) No limit
Summer ebt tech fund (629-00-3230-3230) No limit
Title IV-B promoting safe/stable families – federal fund (629-00-3302) No limit
SNAP earnings verify support fund (629-00-3311-3328) No limit
CSFP ccc–federal fund (629-00-3730) No limit
Low-income home energy assistance – federal fund (629-00-3305-0350) No limit
Child welfare services state grants – federal fund (629-00-3306-0341) No limit
Social services block grant – federal fund (629-00-3307-0370) No limit
Commodity supp food program – federal fund (629-00-3308-3215) No limit
Social security – disability insurance – federal fund (629-00-3309-0390) No limit
Supplemental nutrition assistance program – federal fund (629-00-3311) No limit
Emergency food assistance program – federal fund (629-00-3313-2310) No limit
Rehabilitation services – vocational rehabilitation – federal fund (629-00-3315) No limit
Child support enforcement – federal fund (629-00-3316) No limit
Child care and development mandatory and matching – federal fund (629-00-3318-0523) No limit
Temporary assistance for needy families – federal fund (629-00-3323-0530) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as noted and it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program or programs shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program: (1) Kansas big brothers big sisters, $1,000,000, to provide community-based and school-based one-to-one mentoring for youth ages six to 25; and (2) JAG-K, $376,000 additional funding, to assist students with academic and other positive supports by exploring career opportunities and ensuring students earn their diploma.

SNAP technology project for success – federal fund (629-00-3327-3327) No limit
Title IV-E foster care – federal fund (629-00-3337-0419) No limit
Chafee education and training vouchers program – federal fund (629-00-3338-0425) No limit
Adoption incentive payments – federal fund (629-00-3343-0426) No limit
Adoption assistance – federal fund (629-00-3357-0418) No limit
Chafee foster care independence program – federal fund (629-00-3365-0417) No limit
Refugee social services fund (629-00-3378-6312) No limit
Headstart – federal fund (629-00-3379-6323) No limit
Developmental disabilities basic support – federal fund (629-00-3380-4360) No limit
Children’s justice grants to states – federal fund (629-00-3381-7320) No limit
Child abuse and neglect state grants – federal fund (629-00-3382-7210) No limit
Independent living state grants – federal fund (629-00-3387) No limit
Independent living services for older blind – federal fund (629-00-3388-5313) No limit
Supported employment for individuals with severe disabilities – federal fund (629-00-3389) No limit
Medical assistance program – federal fund (629-00-3414) No limit
Children’s health insurance program – federal fund (629-00-3424-0541) No limit
SNAP employment and training exchange – federal fund (629-00-3452-3452) No limit
Child-care disaster – federal fund (629-00-3597-3597) No limit
Randolph sheppard FRRP – federal fund (629-00-3647-3647) No limit
Low income water assistance – federal fund (629-00-3653-3653) No limit
Adult prtctve srvcs eia – federal fund (629-00-3658-3658) No limit
SNAP pandemic ebt admin-21 – federal fund (629-00-3661-0431) No limit
SNAP summer ebt admin – federal fund (629-00-3664-3664) No limit
SNAP data grant – federal fund (629-00-3674-3674) No limit
Adult protective services crrsa21 – federal fund (629-00-3680-3680) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (629-00-3756) No limit
Title IV-E kinship navigator – federal fund (629-00-3712-0429) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (629-00-3753) No limit
Prevention services grant fund (629-00-3813-0428) No limit
SRS enterprise fund (629-00-5105) No limit
Receipt suspense clearing fund (629-00-9212-0910) No limit
Client assistance payment clearing fund (629-00-9214-0930) No limit
Child support collections clearing fund (629-00-9218-0970) No limit
EBT settlement fund (629-00-9219-0980) No limit
CAP settlement fund (629-00-9219-0990) No limit
Credit card clearing fund (629-00-9405-9400) No limit
SparkWheel program fund (629-00-2877-2877) No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary for children and families, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state general fund for the Kansas department for children and families to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the Kansas department for children and families. The secretary for children and families shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary for children and families, with the approval of the director of the budget and subject to the provisions of federal grant agreements, may transfer moneys received under a federal grant that are credited to a federal fund of the Kansas department for children and families to another federal fund of the Kansas department for children and families. The secretary for children and families shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for the secretary of the above agency, subject to any federal reporting requirements restricting such action, to share eligibility information with the department of health and environment and the Kansas department for aging and disability services concerning program participants, including, but not limited to, any changes in SNAP or Medicaid eligibility requirements, in order for such agencies to accurately allow program eligibility for benefits: Provided, That such agencies shall take immediate action on any fraudulent payments concerning such program participants identified by the inspector general.

(f) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 8-1,148 or 38-1808, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $50,000 from the family and children trust account of the family and children investment fund (184-00-7375-7900) of the Kansas office of early childhood to the SparkWheel program fund of the Kansas department for children and families.

(g) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to include with any application for service or assistance on the voter registration application form the following language as specified in 52 U.S.C. § 20506(a)(6): “IF YOU DO NOT CHECK EITHER BOX, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE DECIDED NOT TO REGISTER TO VOTE AT THIS TIME.”: Provided, That no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from such fund or funds in fiscal year 2027 to mail or deliver to an applicant or client a voter registration packet unless such applicant or client checks the “yes” box requesting the voter registration application form.

(i) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to, on or before January 1, 2027, develop and issue, in consultation with the Kansas office of early childhood, a request for information on a modern child care subsidy management and payment system capable of supporting the direct payment of child care subsidies to eligible child care providers participating in the Kansas child care subsidy program and providing care to eligible child care subsidy recipients: Provided, That such system shall include, but not be limited to: (1) A child care provider login and portal that permits such providers to manage service records and payments; (2) capability for integration with existing state eligibility determination, licensing and financial systems; (3) secure communication tools for child care providers and state agency staff; (4) a help desk or customer assistance function for child care providers; and (5) program monitoring and integrity functionality for state program administrators: Provided further, That the request for information shall seek information on: (A) System functionality and technical specifications; (B) options for modular or phased implementation; (C) estimated one-time and ongoing costs; (D) experience with federal child care and development fund requirements; and (E) an estimated timeline for statewide implementation: And provided further, That, on or before June 30, 2027, the above agency shall submit a written report to the legislative coordinating council and the house of representatives committees on appropriations and health and human services and the senate committees on ways and means and public health and welfare, or any successor committees: And provided further, That such report shall include: (i) A summary of responses to the request for information; (ii) estimated costs for procurement, implementation and maintenance; (iii) recommendations regarding issuance of a request for proposal, including a procurement timeline not to exceed one calendar year from the date of the submission of the report; (iv) a proposed implementation timeline; and (v) any statutory changes necessary to support direct-to-provider payments: And provided further, That upon submission of such report, the above agency, in consultation with the Kansas office of early childhood, shall issue a request for proposal for the development, procurement and implementation of such system described in the provisions of this subsection.

Sec. 82.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

(a) During fiscal year 2028, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from state operations account (including official hospitality) (629-00-1000-0013) to continue support of the business enterprise program oversight task force as established and required by section 81(a): Provided, That, on or before June 30, 2028, the task force shall submit to the legislature a report on the task force’s findings and recommendations for the business enterprise program.

Sec. 83.

CHILDREN’S INITIATIVES FUND

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,660,924 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 93(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas for the department of health and environment ‒ division of public health from the children’s initiatives fund in the healthy start account (264-00-2000-2105), the sum of $563 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,419,196 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 93(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas for the state department of education from the children’s initiatives fund in the early childhood infrastructure account (652-00-2000-2555), the sum of $649,034 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 84.

KANSAS OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (184-00-1000-0200) $1,549,462
Child care assistance – CCDF (184-00-1000-0300) $14,520,294
Child care licensing (184-00-1000-0400) $350,000
Aid to locals (184-00-1000-0500) $290,720

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the childcare accelerator grants account (652-00-1000-0930) of the department of education in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027 to the aid to locals account (184-00-1000-0500) of the Kansas office of early childhood.

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the children’s initiatives fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Healthy start (184-00-2000-2105) $1,665,246

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the healthy start account (264-00-2000-1005) of the department of health and environment – division of public health in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the healthy start account (184-00-2000-2105) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027.

Children’s cabinet accountability fund (184-00-2000-2402) $375,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the children’s cabinet accountability fund account (652-00-2000-2402) of the department of education in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the children’s cabinet accountability fund account (184-00-2000-2402) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027.

Child care (184-00-2000-2406) $5,033,679

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the child care account (629-00-2000-2406) of the Kansas department for children and families in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the child care account (184-00-2000-2406) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027.

CIF grants (184-00-2000-2408) $23,720,493

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the CIF grants account (652-00-2000-2408) of the department of education in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the CIF grants account (184-00-2000-2408) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027.

Parent education program (184-00-2000-2510) $9,437,635

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the parent education program account (652-00-2000-2510) of the department of education in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the parent education program account (184-00-2000-2510) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures from the parent education program account for each such grant shall be matched by the school district in an amount that is equal to not less than 50% of the grant.

Early childhood infrastructure (184-00-2000-2555) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the early childhood infrastructure account (652-00-2000-2555) of the department of education in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the early childhood infrastructure account (184-00-2000-2555) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027.

Imagination library (184-00-2000-2560) $1,500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the imagination library account (652-00-2000-2560) of the department of education in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the imagination library account (184-00-2000-2560) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027.

Childcare accelerator grants (184-00-2000-2570) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the childcare accelerator grants account (652-00-2000-2570) of the department of education in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the childcare accelerator grants account (184-00-2000-2570) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027.

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the Kansas endowment for youth fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Children’s cabinet administration (184-00-7000-7001) $289,707

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the children’s cabinet administration account (652-00-7000-7001) of the department of education in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the children’s cabinet administration account (184-00-7000-7001) of the Kansas office of early childhood for fiscal year 2027.

Federal indirect cost reimbursement fund No limit
Day care facilities and child care resource and referral agencies licensing fee fund No limit
Education and training workshop fee fund No limit
Child care criminal background and fingerprint fund No limit
Child care fee fund No limit
Service clearing fund No limit
Child care and development block grant – federal fund (184-00-3028) No limit
Reimbursement for services fund (184-00-3056) No limit
Social services block grant – federal fund (184-00-3307) No limit
Child care and development mandatory and matching – federal fund (184-00-3318) No limit
Community-based child abuse prevention – federal fund (184-00-3319) No limit
Temporary assistance for needy families – federal fund (184-00-3323) No limit
Headstart – federal fund (184-00-3379) No limit
Home visiting grant – federal fund (184-00-3503) No limit
Educational research grants and projects fund (184-00-3592) No limit
Child care disaster – federal fund (184-00-3597) No limit
ESSA preschool development grants birth through five – federal fund (184-00-3608) No limit
Maternal and child health block grant federal fund (184-00-3616) No limit
Child care capacity fund (184-00-3713) No limit
Healthy start initiative – federal fund (184-00-3751) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (184-00-3756) No limit
ARPA capital projects fund (184-00-3761) No limit
Private gifts, grants and bequests fund (184-00-7307) No limit
Family and children investment fund (184-00-7375) No limit
Kansas read Dolly Parton imagination library fund (184-00-7554) No limit

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-4911f, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the executive director of the Kansas office of early childhood shall be considered a state officer for purposes of K.S.A. 74-4911f, and amendments thereto, and eligible for participation in the deferred compensation plan.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas office of early childhood, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation from the state general fund, children’s initiative fund, the Kansas endowment for youth fund, or any one or more special revenue fund or funds, or federal fund or funds, for the department of health and environment, the Kansas department for children and families, or the department of education to the office of early childhood if such appropriation is identified for purposes related to the transfer of operations pursuant to K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-7701 et seq., and amendments thereto: Provided, That the director of the Kansas office of early childhood shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research: Provided further, That the director of accounts and reports shall establish funds as necessary within the office of early childhood to complete each such transfer.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature to employ a director of fiscal affairs of the Kansas office of early childhood: Provided, That any moneys from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 that the above agency had identified in such agency’s requested budget to employ such director of fiscal affairs shall be expended for the child care ombudsman established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-7705, and amendments thereto.

Sec. 85.

KANSAS GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Kansas guardianship program (261-00-1000-0300) $43,201

Sec. 86.

KANSAS GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Kansas guardianship program (261-00-1000-0300) $1,521,243

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas guardianship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 87.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $33,881,520 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 96(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the KPERS – school employer contributions – non-USDs account (652-00-1000-0100), the sum of $435,837 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $527,622,580 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 96(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the KPERS – school employer contributions – USDs account (652-00-1000-0110), the sum of $12,034,170 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the $3,027,848,697 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 3(a) of chapter 111 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the state foundation aid account (652-00-1000-0820), the sum of $97,451,831 is hereby lapsed.

(d) On the effective date of this act, of the $601,800,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 3(a) of chapter 111 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the supplemental state aid account (652-00-1000-0840), the sum of $38,038,104 is hereby lapsed.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026 as authorized by section 96 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys to include a special education funding report for school year 2025-2026 on the school district financial accountability reports created pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5171, and amendments thereto, and publish such reports in accordance with K.S.A. 72-1181, and amendments thereto: Provided, That the above agency shall update the 2025-2026 financial accountability reports to include such special education funding report in addition to the information required pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5171, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That the above agency shall update such financial accountability reports to include such special education funding report on or before June 30, 2026: And provided further, That such special education funding report shall be located immediately after the state aid table on such financial accountability reports: And provided further, That such special education funding report shall contain information in terms of actual dollar amounts for the second and immediately preceding school years and budgeted dollar amounts for the current school year: And provided further, That the special education funding report shall contain the following information: (1) Special education state aid; (2) supplemental general fund transfers to the special education fund required pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5143(i)(2)(C), and amendments thereto; (3) other supplemental general fund transfers to the special education fund not including the transfers required pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5143(i)(2)(C), and amendments thereto; (4) an amount equal to 8% of excess costs as determined pursuant to K.S.A. 72-3422, and amendments thereto; (5) the cash carryover balance for the special education fund for each applicable fiscal year; (6) the total sum of paragraphs (1) through (5): And provided further, That the financial accountability report for state totals shall also include a line in such special education funding report that provides the total amount appropriated to the Kansas state school for the blind and Kansas state school for the deaf: And provided further, That the above agency shall certify to the director of the budget and the director of accounts and reports that the above agency has complied with the foregoing provisos and shall transfer a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research and the house of representatives committees on appropriations and K-12 education budget and the senate committees on ways and means and education.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 72-5170, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026 as authorized by section 96 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys during fiscal year 2026 to report the results of the 2026 state assessments for math and English language arts using the cut scores that were in effect prior to July 1, 2025: Provided further, That the above agency shall only publish and report such assessment results using the cut scores that were in effect prior to July 1, 2025, and shall not publish or report such results using the new cut scores approved by the state board of education in August of 2025 for school year 2025-2026.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 72-5170, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026 as authorized by section 96 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys for fiscal year 2026 to submit an application to the United States department of education for new authorities under the innovative assessment demonstration authority to establish, operate and evaluate an innovative assessment system, including for use in the statewide accountability system, with the goal of using the innovative assessment system after the demonstration authority ends to meet the academic assessment and statewide accountability system requirements under title I, part A of the elementary and secondary education act as amended by the every student succeeds act: Provided, That the above agency shall authorize an innovative assessment provider to provide for such innovative assessments in math and English language arts: Provided further, That such innovative assessments shall be tailored to current curriculum, provide clear and comprehensive reports on each standard as well as separate reports to teachers and school districts, provide detailed insights into student mastery of specific standards to enable targeted instruction and personalized learning and predict student performance on state assessments and forecast other improvements based on growth in specific standards: And provided further, That the above agency shall conduct a pilot program which shall be known and may be cited as the KSDE innovative assessment pilot: And provided further, That the KSDE innovative assessment pilot shall provide for innovative assessments in school year 2026-2027 in the following school districts: Dodge City, USD 443; Geary County, USD 475; Great Bend, USD 428; Olathe, USD 233; Humbolt, USD 258; and Kansas City, USD 500: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that the pilot program shall expand to nine or more school districts in school year 2027-2028: And provided further, That the above agency shall establish a plan for continuous growth and uptake of the innovative assessments each year thereafter with the goal to achieve statewide operational administration for the math and English language arts innovative assessments.

Sec. 88.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (652-00-1000-0053) $15,618,578

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That, of the amount appropriated to the above agency in such account, an amount of $2,000,000 shall not be expended until the above agency demonstrates compliance with the following provisos: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 72-5170, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the above agency, in consultation with the state board of education, shall make expenditures from such account during fiscal year 2027 to report the results of the 2026 and 2027 state assessments for math and English language arts using the cut scores that were in effect prior to July 1, 2025: And provided further, That the above agency shall only publish and report such assessment results using the cut scores that were in effect prior to July 1, 2025, and shall not publish or report such results using the new cut scores approved by the state board of education in August of 2025 for school years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027: And provided further, That the above agency shall certify to the director of the budget and the director of accounts and reports that the above agency has complied with the foregoing provisos and shall transfer a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research and the house of representatives committees on appropriations and K-12 education budget and the senate committees on ways and means and education: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 72-5170, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the above agency, in coordination with the state board of education shall make expenditures from such account during fiscal year 2027 to terminate on September 30, 2026, the state assessment contract with the university of Kansas center for research, inc., for the Kansas assessment program for the 2026-2027 school year.

Center for READing (652-00-1000-0080) $80,000

Provided, That the above agency shall expend moneys in such account to provide a project manager grant to the center for reading at Pittsburg state university to: (1) Assist in the development and support of a science of reading curricula for the state educational institutions and colleges based on the knowledge and practice standards that have been adopted by the state department of education; (2) develop and support a recommended dyslexia textbook list for in-class learning for school districts to use; (3) develop and support a recommended dyslexia resources list for in-class learning for school districts to use; (4) provide knowledge and support for a train the trainer program and professional development curriculum for school districts to use; and (5) provide knowledge and support for developing a list of qualified trainers for school districts to hire.

KPERS – school employer contributions – non-USDs (652-00-1000-0100) $34,408,034

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the KPERS – school employer contributions – non-USDs account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

KPERS – school employer contributions – USDs (652-00-1000-0110) $521,217,895

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the KPERS – school employer contributions – USDs account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

ACT and workkeys assessments program (652-00-1000-0140) $2,485,075
Education super highway (652-00-1000-0180) $0
Career and technical education transportation state aid (652-00-1000-0190) $1,482,338
Education commission of the states (652-00-1000-0220) $67,700
School safety and security grants (652-00-1000-0235) $2,500,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the school safety and security grants account for fiscal year 2027 for disbursements of grant moneys approved by the state board of education for the: Acquisition and installation of security cameras and any other systems, equipment and services necessary for security monitoring of facilities operated by a school district and for securing doors, windows and any entrances to such facilities; acquisition of communication devices and equipment necessary for the effective communication between law enforcement, security services and school; acquisition of naloxone hydrochloride products for use by approved professionals; and salaries and wages, and associated fringe benefits, for new school resource officer positions and the costs associated with any such school resource officers provided by the city or county of such school district: Provided further, That all moneys expended for school safety and security grants for fiscal year 2027 shall be matched by the receiving school district on a $1-for-$1 basis from other moneys of the district that may be used for such purpose.

School district juvenile detention facilities and Flint Hills job corps center grants (652-00-1000-0290) $5,060,528

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the school district juvenile detention facilities and Flint Hills job corps center grants account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made from the school district juvenile detention facilities and Flint Hills job corps center grants account for grants to school districts in amounts determined pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 72-1173, and amendments thereto.

School food assistance (652-00-1000-0320) $2,510,486
Mentor teacher program (652-00-1000-0440) $0
Educable deaf-blind and severely handicapped children’s programs aid (652-00-1000-0630) $110,000
Special education services aid (652-00-1000-0700) $6,000,000

Provided, however, That the $6,000,000 appropriated to the above agency in such account shall not be expended until the above agency demonstrates compliance with the following provisos: Provided, That the above agency shall have complied with the provisions of section 87(e) to publish the special education funding report on the school district and state totals financial accountability reports for school year 2025-2026 on or before June 30, 2026: Provided further, That, in addition to the foregoing proviso, the above agency shall update such special education funding report for school year 2026-2027 and shall publish such updated special education funding report on the school district and state totals financial accountability reports as soon as such financial accountability reports are published for school year 2026-2027 by the above agency in accordance with K.S.A. 72-1181, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That the above agency shall certify to the director of the budget and the director of accounts and reports that the above agency has complied with the foregoing provisos and shall transfer a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research and the house of representatives committees on appropriations and K-12 education budget and the senate committees on ways and means and education.

Governor’s teaching excellence scholarships (652-00-1000-0770) $0
Professional development (652-00-1000-0860) $0
KSDE innovative assessment pilot $942,410

Provided, That the above agency shall expend moneys in such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide for the KSDE innovative assessment pilot in accordance with the new authorities authorized pursuant to the agency’s innovative assessment demonstration authority application to the United States department of education to establish, operate and evaluate an innovative assessment system, including for use in the statewide accountability system, with the goal of using the innovative assessment system after the demonstration authority ends to meet the academic assessment and statewide accountability system requirements under title I, part A of the elementary and secondary education act as amended by the every student succeeds act: Provided further, That the above agency shall conduct a pilot program for such innovative assessments in school year 2026-2027 that includes the following school districts: Dodge City, USD 443; Geary County, USD 475; Great Bend, USD 428; Olathe, USD 233; Humbolt, USD 258; and Kansas City, USD 500: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to the following school districts in the following amounts: Dodge City, USD 443, $108,526; Geary County, USD 475, $110,108; Great Bend, USD 428, $55,530; Olathe, USD 233, $348,920; Humbolt, USD 258, $32,051; and Kansas City, USD 500, $287,275: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that the pilot program shall expand to nine or more school districts in school year 2027-2028: And provided further, That the above agency shall establish a plan for continuous growth and uptake of the innovative assessments each year thereafter with the goal to achieve statewide operational administration for the math and English language arts innovative assessments: And provided further, That the above agency shall publish the results of the innovative assessments on a quarterly basis: And provided further, That such quarterly report shall include the results of the other statewide assessments alongside the innovative assessment results, and if there are no such results to publish from the other statewide assessments, a notation shall be made that there are no such results to publish.

School district capital improvement fund No limit
School district capital outlay state aid fund No limit
Educational technology coordinator fund (652-00-2157) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the educational technology coordinator fund of the department of education to provide data on the number of school districts served and cost savings for those districts in fiscal year 2027 in order to assess the cost effectiveness of the position of the educational technology coordinator.

Inservice education workshop fee fund (652-00-2230) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the inservice education workshop fee fund for operating expenditures, including official hospitality, incurred for inservice workshops and conferences: Provided further, That the state board of education is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for inservice workshops and conferences: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of such operating expenditures incurred for inservice workshops and conferences: And provided further, That all fees received for inservice workshops and conferences shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the inservice education workshop fee fund.

Federal indirect cost reimbursement fund (652-00-2312) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment fund (652-00-2420) No limit
School bus safety fund (652-00-2532) No limit
State safety fund (652-00-2538) No limit

Provided, That notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 8-272, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, funds shall be distributed during fiscal year 2027 as soon as moneys are available.

Motorcycle safety fund (652-00-2633) No limit
Teacher and administrator fee fund (652-00-2723) No limit
Service clearing fund (652-00-2869) No limit
NAEP fee fund (652-00-2888) No limit
ARPA supplemental (652-00-3028) No limit
Reimbursement for services fund (652-00-3056) No limit
ESSA – student support academic enrichment – federal fund (652-00-3113) No limit
Educationally deprived children – state operations – federal fund (652-00-3131) No limit
Food assistance – federal fund (652-00-3230) No limit
Elementary and secondary school aid – federal fund (652-00-3233) No limit
Education of handicapped children fund – federal (652-00-3234) No limit
Community-based child abuse prevention – federal fund (652-00-3319) No limit
TANF children’s programs – federal fund (652-00-3323) No limit
21^st century community learning centers – federal fund (652-00-3519) No limit
State assessments – federal fund (652-00-3520) No limit
Rural and low-income schools program – federal fund (652-00-3521) No limit
Language assistance state grants – federal fund (652-00-3522) No limit
State grants for improving teacher quality – federal fund (652-00-3526) No limit
State grants for improving teacher quality – federal fund – state operations (652-00-3527) No limit
Food assistance – school breakfast program – federal fund (652-00-3529) No limit
Food assistance – national school lunch program – federal fund (652-00-3530) No limit
Food assistance – child and adult care food program – federal fund (652-00-3531) No limit
Elementary and secondary school aid – federal fund – local education agency fund (652-00-3532) No limit
Education of handicapped children fund – state operations – federal fund (652-00-3534) No limit
Education of handicapped children fund – preschool – federal fund (652-00-3535) No limit
Education of handicapped children fund – preschool state operations – federal (652-00-3536) No limit
Elementary and secondary school aid – federal fund – migrant education fund (652-00-3537) No limit
Elementary and secondary school aid – federal fund – migrant education – state operations (652-00-3538) No limit
Vocational education title II – federal fund (652-00-3539) No limit
Vocational education title II – federal fund – state operations (652-00-3540) No limit
Educational research grants and projects fund (652-00-3592) No limit
ARPA agency state fiscal recovery fund (652-00-3756) No limit
ARPA capital projects fund (652-00-3761) No limit
Local school district contribution program checkoff fund (652-00-7005) No limit

Provided, That notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 79-3221n, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, any moneys in such fund where a taxpayer fails to designate a unified school district on such taxpayer’s individual income tax return may be expended by the above agency to distribute to unified school districts.

Governors teaching excellence scholarship program repayment fund (652-00-7221) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from the governor’s teaching excellence scholarships program repayment fund shall be made in accordance with K.S.A. 72-2166, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That each such grant shall be required to be matched on a $1-for-$1 basis from nonstate sources: And provided further, That award of each such grant shall be conditioned upon the recipient entering into an agreement requiring the grant to be repaid if the recipient fails to complete the course of training under the national board for professional teaching standards certification program: And provided further, That all moneys received by the department of education for repayment of grants made under the governor’s teaching excellence scholarships program shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the governor’s teaching excellence scholarships program repayment fund.

Private donations, gifts, grants and bequests fund (652-00-7307) No limit
Family and children investment fund (652-00-7375) No limit

(c) On March 30, 2027, and June 30, 2027, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 8-267 or 8-272, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $550,000 from the state safety fund (652-00-2538-2030) to the state general fund: Provided, That the transfer of such amount shall be in addition to any other transfer from the state safety fund to the state general fund as prescribed by law: Provided further, That the amount transferred from the state safety fund to the state general fund pursuant to this subsection is to reimburse the state general fund for accounting, auditing, budgeting, legal, payroll, personnel and purchasing services and any other governmental services that are performed on behalf of the department of education by other state agencies that receive appropriations from the state general fund to provide such services.

(d) On July 1, 2026, and quarterly thereafter, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $93,750 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the school bus safety fund (652-00-2532-2300) of the department of education.

(e) On July 1, 2026, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount certified by the commissioner of education from the motorcycle safety fund (652-00-2633-2050) of the department of education to the motorcycle safety fund (561-00-2366-2360) of the state board of regents: Provided, That the amount to be transferred shall be determined by the commissioner of education based on the amounts required to be paid pursuant to K.S.A. 8-272(b)(2), and amendments thereto.

(f) There is appropriated for the above agency from the expanded lottery act revenues fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

KPERS – school employer contribution (652-00-1700-1700) $41,427,779

Provided, That during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the amount appropriated from the expanded lottery act revenues fund in the KPERS – school employer contribution account (652- 00-1700-1700) for the department of education shall be for the purpose of reducing the unfunded actuarial liability of the Kansas public employees retirement system attributable to the state of Kansas and participating employers under K.S.A. 74-4931, and amendments thereto, in accordance with K.S.A. 74-8768, and amendments thereto.

(g) On the effective date of this act, of the $2,921,724,116 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 97(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the state foundation aid account (652-00-1000-0820), the sum of $71,240,302 is hereby lapsed.

(h) On the effective date of this act, of the $637,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by section 97(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the supplemental state aid account (652-00-1000-0840), the sum of $24,000,000 is hereby lapsed.

(i) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the commissioner of education, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the department of education to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the department of education. The commissioner of education shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(j) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made from such moneys to prepare and submit a report to the legislature that provides information on the federal financial assistance that the state board of education or the above agency accepted, distributed or expended in the preceding fiscal year and the amount that is anticipated to be received or applied for in the current fiscal year: Provided, That such report shall be submitted on or before July 1 and January 1 in fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That such report shall provide the following information: (1) The purpose of each such federal financial assistance program; (2) how the federal financial assistance was or will be used; (3) the individual, office or division of the state board of education that accepts, distributes or expends such federal financial assistance; (4) the federal agency, office or division that administers such federal financial assistance on behalf of the federal government; (5) with respect to each federal financial assistance program, the total amount of federal financial assistance that the state board of education accepted, distributed or expended in the preceding fiscal year and current fiscal year and the total amount of federal financial assistance that the board anticipates will be accepted, distributed or expended for the remainder of the current fiscal year; (6) the anticipated time that the federal financial assistance program will be made available; and (7) a description that outlines whether and how the educational initiatives of the federal financial assistance program will be sustained using state or local resources after the federal financial assistance program ends.

(k) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys during fiscal year 2027 for the following programs in the following amounts with any additional requirements as applicable: (1) An amount of not more than $1,770,000 for the professional development program; (2) an amount of not more than $1,800,000 for Fastbridge; (3) an amount of not more than $1,400,000 for the SparkWheel program; (4) an amount of not more than $1,300,000 for the mentor teacher program; (5) an amount of not more than $800,000 for the jobs for America’s graduates-Kansas programs; (6) an amount of not more than $500,000 to provide the state match for the e-rate program; (7) an amount of not more than $360,000 for teachers who receive national board certification; and (8) an amount of not more than $320,000 for the youth career discovery program to provide for the development and implementation of a pilot program that uses virtual reality technology to introduce youth in grades 6 through 8 to career opportunities and assists them with career planning, including support for developing individual plans of study that guide their high school curriculum: Provided, That the pilot program shall be administered through the state department of education and implemented by the Kansas youth career discovery partners: Provided further, That expenditures from such moneys for the pilot program shall require a match of nonstate or private moneys on the basis of $1 of nonstate or private moneys to $2 of state moneys.

(l) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 72-5170, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by section 97 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures in an amount not to exceed $5,057,590 shall be made from such moneys during fiscal year 2027 to enter into a new contract with the university of Kansas center for research, inc., for the Kansas assessment program for the 2026-2027 school year.

(m) Notwithstanding the provisions of article 31 of chapter 72 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by section 97 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to establish a complaint process and penalty for any public school district that: (1) Experiences a student walkout and fails to obtain written parental consent for each absent student to leave the school building; (2) fails to enforce school attendance laws and policies with associated disciplinary actions for such absent students; and (3) has staff encourage, facilitate or enable such student walkout: Provided, That the state board of education shall adjudicate any complaints and determine whether a school district shall be assessed such penalty: Provided further, That the amount of such penalty shall be equal to the contract base salary of the superintendent of such school district for each school day that such school district experiences such student walkout: And provided further, That such penalty shall be remitted by the school district to the above agency and the above agency shall remit all penalty amounts to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state general fund: And provided further, That each school day in which such school district experiences such student walkout shall not be counted as an instructional school day for purposes of the school term: And provided further, That for purposes of this subsection, “student walkout” means an organized effort for students to willfully violate school attendance requirements.

Sec. 89.

KANSAS STATE LIBRARY

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,564,477 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 98(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures account (434-00-1000-0300), the sum of $108,941 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $493,438 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 98(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the grants to libraries and library systems – talking books services account (434-00-1000-0430), the sum of $4,523 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 90.

KANSAS STATE LIBRARY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (434-00-1000-0300) $1,523,130

Grants to libraries and library systems – grants in aid (434-00-1000-0410) $1,643,717

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the grants to libraries and library systems – grants in aid account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-2555, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the grants to libraries and library systems – grants in aid account to distribute $1,000 to each eligible local public library: And provided further, That any remaining moneys in such account after making distributions in accordance with this subsection shall be distributed in accordance with the formula in K.S.A. 75-2555, and amendments thereto.

Grants to libraries and library systems – interlibrary loan development (434-00-1000-0420) $1,275,734

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the grants to libraries and library systems – interlibrary loan development account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Grants to libraries and library systems – talking book services (434-00-1000-0430) $487,681

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the grants to libraries and library systems – talking book services account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Blind information access program (434-00-1000-0500) $96,276

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the blind information access program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

State library fund (434-00-2076-2500) No limit
Federal library services and technology act – fund (434-00-3257-3000) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund (434-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (434-00-3756) No limit
Grants and gifts fund (434-00-7304-7000) No limit

Sec. 91.

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Operating expenditures (604-00-1000-0303) $227,145

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 76-1101a, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2026 for an additional six days of instruction for school year 2025-2026.

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of article 37 of chapter 75 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026 as authorized by section 100 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made from such moneys for construction, reconstruction or remodeling or for the purchase of materials, goods or wares pursuant to the authority vested in school districts under K.S.A. 72-1151, and amendments thereto: Provided, That the state board of education shall approve any such expenditure or purchase as being in the best educational interests of students and such approval shall be attached to any associated procurement documents: Provided further, That any reference to the board of education of a school district in K.S.A. 72-1151, and amendments thereto, shall be deemed to mean the state board of education operating in the board’s supervisory capacity over the Kansas state school for the blind: And provided further, That competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures or purchases of specialized medical, educational or assistive technology devices if an employee of the Kansas state school for the blind is subject to state licensure for professional services and determines that a specific brand or model is in the best educational or clinical interest of a student or the above agency and such determination is approved by the state board of education prior to any such expenditure or purchase that exceeds $5,000: And provided further, That competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures or purchases made due to a loss or damage to any building or equipment that requires immediate repair, reconstruction, mitigation or replacement to ensure student safety or the continuation of educational services if such purchase is determined necessary by the state board of education pursuant to a written determination of the board: And provided further, That the state board of education may delegate to the superintendent of the Kansas state school for the blind the authority to make any such determination and execute associated contracts for any such loss or damage that requires immediate repair, reconstruction, mitigation or replacement to ensure student safety of the continuation of educational services if such expenditures do not exceed $20,000 per occurrence and a written report justifying each such expenditure is filed, including any associated procurement documents, with the state board of education at the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting.

Sec. 92.

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (604-00-1000-0303) $8,142,089

Extended school year program (604-00-1000-0400) $553,582

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the extended school year program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Arts for the handicapped (604-00-1000-0502) $133,847

Local services reimbursement fund (604-00-2088) No limit

Provided, That the Kansas state school for the blind is hereby authorized to assess and collect a fee of 20% of the total cost of services provided to local school districts: Provided further, That all moneys received from such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the local services reimbursement fund.

General fees fund (604-00-2093) No limit
Student activity fees fund (604-00-2146) No limit
Chapter I handicapped FDF – federal fund (604-00-3039) No limit
Special education state grants – federal fund (604-00-3234) No limit
School breakfast program – federal fund (604-00-3529) No limit
Federal school lunch – federal fund (604-00-3530) No limit
Child and adult care food program – federal fund (604-00-3531) No limit
Safe schools – federal fund (604-00-3569) No limit
Deaf-blind project – federal fund (604-00-3583) No limit
Summer food service program – federal fund (604-00-3591) No limit
ESSER II federal fund (604-00-3638) No limit
American rescue plan – state relief – federal fund (604-00-3756) No limit
Education improvement – federal fund (604-00-3898) No limit
Registered apprenticeship fund (604-00-3949) No limit
Gift fund (604-00-7329-5100) No limit
Special bequest fund (604-00-7333) No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of article 37 of chapter 75 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 or 2027 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made from such moneys for construction, reconstruction or remodeling or for the purchase of materials, goods or wares pursuant to the authority vested in school districts under K.S.A. 72-1151, and amendments thereto: Provided, That the state board of education shall approve any such expenditure or purchase as being in the best educational interests of students and such approval shall be attached to any associated procurement documents: Provided further, That any reference to the board of education of a school district in K.S.A. 72-1151, and amendments thereto, shall be deemed to mean the state board of education operating in the board’s supervisory capacity over the Kansas state school for the blind: And provided further, That competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures or purchases of specialized medical, educational or assistive technology devices if an employee of the Kansas state school for the blind is subject to state licensure for professional services and determines that a specific brand or model is in the best educational or clinical interest of a student or the above agency and such determination is approved by the state board of education prior to any such expenditure or purchase that exceeds $5,000: And provided further, That competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures or purchases made due to a loss or damage to any building or equipment that requires immediate repair, reconstruction, mitigation or replacement to ensure student safety or the continuation of educational services if such purchase is determined necessary by the state board of education pursuant to a written determination of the board: And provided further, That the state board of education may delegate to the superintendent of the Kansas state school for the blind the authority to make any such determination and execute associated contracts for any such loss or damage that requires immediate repair, reconstruction, mitigation or replacement to ensure student safety of the continuation of educational services if such expenditures do not exceed $20,000 per occurrence and a written report justifying each such expenditure is filed, including any associated procurement documents, with the state board of education at the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting: And provided further, That the superintendent of the Kansas state school for the blind shall submit a report on or before January 31, 2027, to the house of representatives committees on K-12 education budget and appropriations and the senate committees on education and ways and means detailing all purchases made pursuant to this subsection and the savings or other benefits realized by the school.

Sec. 93.

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Operating expenditures (610-00-1000-0303) $429,750

Provided, That expenditures in an amount of not more than $375,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2026 to provide for additional funding for the final negotiated contract for certified teachers: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 76-1001a, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2026 for an additional six days of instruction for school year 2025-2026.

Language assessment program (610-00-1000-0500) $94,880

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of article 37 of chapter 75 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2026 as authorized by section 102 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made from such moneys for construction, reconstruction or remodeling or for the purchase of materials, goods or wares pursuant to the authority vested in school districts under K.S.A. 72-1151, and amendments thereto: Provided, That the state board of education shall approve any such expenditure or purchase as being in the best educational interests of students and such approval shall be attached to any associated procurement documents: Provided further, That any reference to the board of education of a school district in K.S.A. 72-1151, and amendments thereto, shall be deemed to mean the state board of education operating in the board’s supervisory capacity over the Kansas state school for the deaf: And provided further, That competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures or purchases of specialized medical, educational or assistive technology devices if an employee of the Kansas state school for the deaf is subject to state licensure for professional services and determines that a specific brand or model is in the best educational or clinical interest of a student or the above agency and such determination is approved by the state board of education prior to any such expenditure or purchase that exceeds $5,000: And provided further, That competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures or purchases made due to a loss or damage to any building or equipment that requires immediate repair, reconstruction, mitigation or replacement to ensure student safety or the continuation of educational services if such purchase is determined necessary by the state board of education pursuant to a written determination of the board: And provided further, That the state board of education may delegate to the superintendent of the Kansas state school for the deaf the authority to make any such determination and execute associated contracts for any such loss or damage that requires immediate repair, reconstruction, mitigation or replacement to ensure student safety of the continuation of educational services if such expenditures do not exceed $20,000 per occurrence and a written report justifying each such expenditure is filed, including any associated procurement documents, with the state board of education at the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting.

Sec. 94.

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (610-00-1000-0303) $12,570,332

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not more than $391,400 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide for additional funding for the final negotiated contract for certified teachers: Provided, however, That expenditures from the operating expenditures account for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,000: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 76-1001a, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2027 for an additional six days of instruction for school year 2026-2027.

Language assessment program (610-00-1000-0500) $405,669

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the language assessment program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Classroom resource teachers (610-00-1000-0400) $302,937

Local services reimbursement fund (610-00-2091-2200) No limit

Provided, That the Kansas state school for the deaf is hereby authorized to assess and collect a fee of 20% of the total cost of services provided to local school districts: Provided further, That all moneys received from such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the local services reimbursement fund.

General fees fund (610-00-2094) No limit
Student activity fees fund (610-00-2147) No limit
Language assessment fee fund (610-00-2891) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the language assessment fee fund for operating expenditures to implement a fee-for-service model to fund the implementation of a language assessment program for children ages three through eight: Provided further, That the above agency is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees from unified school districts, special education cooperatives and interlocals to fund the operations of the language assessment program authorized pursuant to K.S.A. 75-5397e, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That all fees received for such programs shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the language assessment fee fund: And provided further, That all expenditures from the language assessment fee fund shall be only for the operations of the language assessment program.

Special education state grants – federal fund (610-00-3234) No limit
Universal newborn screening – federal fund (610-00-3459) No limit
School breakfast program – federal fund (610-00-3529) No limit
School lunch program – federal fund (610-00-3530) No limit
Special education preschool grants – federal fund (610-00-3535) No limit
Summer food service program – federal fund (610-00-3591) No limit
Elementary and secondary school emergency relief – federal fund (610-00-3638) No limit
COVID-19 federal relief fund – federal fund (610-00-3649) No limit
American rescue plan – state relief – federal fund (604-00-3756) No limit
Special bequest fund (610-00-7321) No limit
Gift fund (610-00-7330) No limit
Special workshop fund (610-00-7504) No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of article 37 of chapter 75 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 or 2027 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made from such moneys for construction, reconstruction or remodeling or for the purchase of materials, goods or wares pursuant to the authority vested in school districts under K.S.A. 72-1151, and amendments thereto: Provided, That the state board of education shall approve any such expenditure or purchase as being in the best educational interests of students and such approval shall be attached to any associated procurement documents: Provided further, That any reference to the board of education of a school district in K.S.A. 72-1151, and amendments thereto, shall be deemed to mean the state board of education operating in the board’s supervisory capacity over the Kansas state school for the deaf: And provided further, That competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures or purchases of specialized medical, educational or assistive technology devices if an employee of the Kansas state school for the deaf is subject to state licensure for professional services and determines that a specific brand or model is in the best educational or clinical interest of a student or the above agency and such determination is approved by the state board of education prior to any such expenditure or purchase that exceeds $5,000: And provided further, That competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures or purchases made due to a loss or damage to any building or equipment that requires immediate repair, reconstruction, mitigation or replacement to ensure student safety or the continuation of educational services if any such purchase is determined necessary by the state board of education pursuant to a written determination of the board: And provided further, That the state board of education may delegate to the superintendent of the Kansas state school for the deaf the authority to make any such determination and execute associated contracts for any such loss or damage that requires immediate repair, reconstruction, mitigation or replacement to ensure student safety of the continuation of educational services if such expenditures do not exceed $20,000 per occurrence and a written report justifying each such expenditure is filed, including any associated procurement documents, with the state board of education at the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting: And provided further, That the superintendent of the Kansas state school for the deaf shall submit a report on or before January 31, 2027, to the house of representatives committees on K-12 education budget and appropriations and the senate committees on education and ways and means detailing all purchases made pursuant to this subsection and the savings or other benefits realized by the school.

Sec. 95.

STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Operating expenditures (288-00-1000-0083) $161,904

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 104(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Quindaro ruins archaeological park task force account (28-00-1000-0500), the sum of $14,400 is hereby lapsed.

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures other than refunds authorized by law shall not exceed the following:

Emergency supplemental historic preservation fund No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from the emergency supplemental historic preservation fund for fiscal year 2026 to create a new portal for the submission of section 106 of the national historic preservation act of 1966 reviews that the above agency is responsible for completing.

Vehicle repair fund (288-00-6116-6000) No limit

Sec. 96.

STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (288-00-1000-0083) $5,516,920

Humanities Kansas (288-00-1000-0600) $50,501

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Quindaro ruins archaeological park task force.

General fees fund (288-00-2047-2300) No limit
Records center fee fund (288-00-2132-2100) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the records center fee fund for operating expenses for state records and for the trusted digital repository for electronic government records.

Museum and historic sites visitor donation fund (288-00-2142-2250) No limit
Historic properties fund (288-00-2144-2400) No limit
Historic properties fee fund (288-00-2164-2310) No limit
Insurance collection replacement/reimbursement fund (288-00-2182-2320) No limit
State historical society facilities fund (288-00-2192-2420) No limit
Land survey fee fund (288-00-2234-2330) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 58-2011, and amendments thereto, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the land survey fee fund for the fiscal year 2027 for operating expenditures that are not related to administering the land survey program.

Microfilm fees fund (288-00-2246-2370) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the microfilm fees fund for operating expenses for providing imaging services: Provided further, That the state historical society is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for the sale of such services: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred in providing imaging services: And provided further, That all fees received for such services shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the microfilm fees fund.

Property sale proceeds fund (288-00-2414-2500) No limit

Provided, That proceeds from the sale of property pursuant to K.S.A. 75-2701, and amendments thereto, shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the property sale proceeds fund.

Conversion of materials and equipment fund (288-00-2436-2700) No limit
Archeology fee fund (288-00-2638-2350) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the archeology fee fund for operating expenses for providing archeological services by contract: Provided further, That the state historical society is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for the sale of such services: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred in providing archeological services by contract: And provided further, That all fees received for such services shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the archeology fee fund.

Kansas historic site fund (288-00-2872) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to distribute to state-owned historic sites in accordance with the selections of taxpayers for the purpose of the operation, maintenance and preservation of such site pursuant to K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-3221q, and amendments thereto.

Historic preservation overhead fees fund (288-00-2916-2380) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the historic preservation overhead fees fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

Archeology federal fund (288-00-3083-3110) No limit
National historic preservation act fund – local (288-00-3089-3000) No limit
Highway planning/construction fund (288-00-3333-3333) No limit
National trails fund (288-00-3553-3353) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (288-00-3756) No limit

Provided, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to renovate and restore the junior officers’ quarters in Fort Dodge.

Native American graves protection and repatriation fund (288-00-3903-3903) No limit
National archives and records fund No limit
Save America’s treasures fund (288-00-3923-4000) No limit
National endowment for the humanities fund (288-00-3925-3925) No limit
Vehicle repair fund (288-00-6116-6000) No limit
Private gifts, grants and bequests fund (288-00-7302-7000) No limit
Law enforcement memorial fund (288-00-7344-7300) No limit
Heritage trust fund (288-00-7379-7600) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the heritage trust fund for state operations shall not exceed $120,352.

Emergency supplemental historic preservation fund No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from the emergency supplemental historic preservation fund for fiscal year 2027 to create a new portal for the submission of section 106 of the national historic preservation act of 1966 reviews that the above agency is responsible for completing.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-2721, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 to fix admission fees at constitution hall in Lecompton, Kansas, at $3 per adult single admission, $1 per student single admission, $2 per student for guided tours and $3 per adult for guided tours: Provided, however, That such admission fees may be increased by the above agency during fiscal year 2027 if all moneys from such admission fees are invested in constitution hall and the total amount of such admission fees exceeds the amount of the Lecompton historical society’s constitution hall promotional expenses as determined by the average of such promotional expenses for the preceding three calendar years: Provided further, That the state historical society may request annual financial statements from the Lecompton historical society for the purpose of calculating such three-year average of promotional expenses.

(d) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall identify and certify an amount of $1,000,000 from any moneys in any state general fund account or any special revenue fund or funds that are moneys to the state for aid for coronavirus relief that are unexpended, recouped or otherwise have been returned to the state as unspent funds to the director of accounts and reports: Provided, That upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (288-00-3756) of the state historical society.

Sec. 97.

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (246-00-1000-0013) $46,586,995

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That any unencumbered balance in the regional stabilization account (246-00-1000-0400) in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to review and analyze courses, programs and degrees with the goal of eliminating or reducing courses, programs and degrees that no longer prepare students for anticipated future job growth in high-skill, high-wage or in-demand fields: And provided further, That the above agency shall take action to implement findings from such review and analysis: And provided further, That the above agency shall report on the efficiencies from such implemented findings that resulted in an overall reduction in expenditures: And provided further, That the above agency shall submit a written report detailing the review, analysis, implemented findings and efficiencies to the house of representatives committee on appropriations, house of representatives committee on higher education budget and the senate committee on ways and means on or before January 11, 2027.

Master’s-level nursing capacity (246-00-1000-0100) $150,845

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the master’s-level nursing capacity account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas wetlands education center at Cheyenne bottoms (246-00-1000-0200) $281,538

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas wetlands education center at Cheyenne bottoms account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas academy of math and science (246-00-1000-0300) $796,590

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas academy of math and science account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Fort Hays state university professional workforce development (246-00-1000-0340) $750,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Fort Hays state university professional workforce development account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Student aid for financial need (246-00-1000-0350) $3,537,490

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the student aid for financial need account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Telehealth certification for mental health providers (246-00-1000-0600) $255,530

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the telehealth certification for mental health providers account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Western Kansas nursing workforce development instruction (246-00-1000-0700) $408,707

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the western Kansas nursing workforce development instruction account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

General fees fund (246-00-2035-2000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund to match federal grant moneys: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund for official hospitality.

Oil and gas royalties fund (246-00-2036-2010) No limit
Faculty of distinction matching fund (246-00-2471-2400) No limit
Restricted fees fund (246-00-2510-2040) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to receipts for the following accounts: Special events; technology equipment; Gross coliseum services; capital improvements; performing arts center services; farm income; choral music clinic; yearbook; off-campus tours; memorial union activities; student activity (unallocated); tiger media; conferences, clinics and workshops – noncredit; summer laboratory school; little theater; library services; student affairs; speech and debate; student government; counseling center services; interest on local funds; student identification cards; nurse education programs; athletics; placement fees; virtual college classes; speech and hearing; child care services for dependent students; computer services; interactive television contributions; midwestern student exchange; departmental receipts for all sales, refunds and other collections not specifically enumerated above: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund to purchase insurance for equipment purchased through research and training grants only if such grants include money for and authorize the purchase of such insurance: And provided further, That all amounts of tuition received from students participating in the midwestern student exchange program shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the midwestern student exchange account of the restricted fees fund: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from the restricted fees fund for official hospitality.

Kansas career work study program fund (246-00-2548-2060) No limit
Institutional overhead fund (246-00-2900-2070) No limit
Sponsored research overhead fund (246-00-2914-2080) No limit
Economic opportunity act – federal fund (246-00-3034-3000) No limit
University federal fund (246-00-3141-3140) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from the university federal fund to purchase insurance for equipment purchased through research and training grants only if such grants include money for and authorize the purchase of such insurance: Provided further, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from such fund to procure a policy of accident, personal liability and excess automobile liability insurance insuring volunteers participating in the senior companion program against loss in accordance with specifications of federal grant guidelines as provided in K.S.A. 75-4101, and amendments thereto.

Education opportunity act – federal fund (246-00-3394-3500) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (246-00-3638) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (246-00-3756) No limit
Health fees fund (246-00-5101-5000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the health fees fund may be made for the purchase of medical malpractice liability coverage for individuals employed on the medical staff, including pharmacists and physical therapists, at the student health center.

Student union fees fund (246-00-5102-5010) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the student union fees fund for official hospitality.

Housing system revenue fund (246-00-5103-5020) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the housing system revenue fund for official hospitality.

Parking fees fund (246-00-5185-5050) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the parking fees fund for a capital improvement project for parking lot improvements.

Housing system suspense fund (246-00-5707-5090) No limit
Service clearing fund (246-00-6000) No limit

Provided, That the service clearing fund shall be used for the following service activities: Computer services, storeroom for official supplies including office supplies, paper products, janitorial supplies, printing and duplicating, carpool, postage, copy center, and telecommunications and such other internal service activities as are authorized by the state board of regents under K.S.A. 76-755, and amendments thereto.

Kansas distinguished scholarship fund (246-00-7204-7000) No limit
Federal Perkins student loan fund (246-00-7501-7050) No limit
Nine month payroll clearing account fund (246-00-7709-7060) No limit
Temporary deposit fund (246-00-9013-9400) No limit
Federal receipts suspense fund (246-00-9105-9410) No limit
Suspense fund (246-00-9134-9420) No limit
Mandatory retirement annuity clearing fund (246-00-9136-9430) No limit
Voluntary tax shelter annuity clearing fund (246-00-9163-9440) No limit
Agency payroll deduction clearing fund (246-00-9197-9450) No limit
Pre-tax parking clearing fund (246-00-9220-9200) No limit
University payroll fund (246-00-9800) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount specified by the president of Fort Hays state university of not to exceed $125,000 from the general fees fund (246-00-2035-2000) to the federal Perkins student loan fund (246-00-7501-7050).

Sec. 98.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (367-00-1000-0003) $115,328,384

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas state university Salina (including official hospitality) (367-00-1000-0150) $9,661,957

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas state university Salina (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for ficsal year 2027.

Midwest institute for comparative stem cell biology (367-00-1000-0170) $127,178

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the midwest institute for comparative stem cell biology account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Global food systems (367-00-1000-0190) $5,227,913

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the global food systems account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all moneys in the global food systems account expended for fiscal year 2027 shall be matched by Kansas state university on a $1-for-$1 basis from other moneys of Kansas state university: And provided further, That Kansas state university shall submit a plan to the house committee on appropriations, the senate committee on ways and means and the governor as to how the global food systems-related activities create additional jobs in the state and other economic value, particularly for and with the private sector, for fiscal year 2027.

Biomanufacturing institute (367-00-1000-0200) $5,015,456

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the biomanufacturing institute account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures for the biomanufacturing institute shall require a match of local nonstate or private moneys on a $1-for-$1 basis.

Biosecurity research (367-00-1000-0220) $2,193,350

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the biosecurity research account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Water wide institute (367-00-1000-0230) $5,058,738

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the water wide institute account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to submit a plan and report on the goals, accomplishments and return on investment regarding the state’s vital interests in water quality and quantity to the house of representatives committee on appropriations, the senate committee on ways and means and the governor on or before January 11, 2027.

Student aid for financial need (367-00-1000-0350) $3,949,980

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the student aid for financial need account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas state university college of aviation jet (367-00-1000-0360) $1,200,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas state university college of aviation jet account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Nuclear research accelerator $5,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to collaborate with private partners in the nuclear energy industry to determine the courses, programs, facilities and research needed to be aligned with current and emerging needs of the industry to demonstrate the investment goals and potential outcomes of the accelerator program at the university.

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Central immersive training hub account (367-00-1000-0370): Provided, That all expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the central immersive training hub account for the central immersive training hub at the Kansas state university Salina campus.

Animal health research fund (367-00-2053-2053) No limit
National bio agro-defense facility fund (367-00-2058-2058) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from the national bio agro-defense facility fund shall be approved by the president of Kansas state university.

General fees fund (367-00-2062-2000) No limit

Kan-grow engineering fund – KSU (367-00-2154-2154) No limit
Faculty of distinction matching fund (367-00-2472-2500) No limit
State emergency fund – building repair (367-00-2451-2451) No limit
Restricted fees fund (367-00-2520-2080) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to receipts for the following accounts: Technology equipment; flight services; communications and marketing; computer services; copy centers; standardized test fees; placement center; recreational services; Kansas state university Salina; motor pool; music; professorships; student activities fees; biology sales and services; chemistry; field camps; physics storeroom; sponsored research, sponsored instruction, sponsored public service, equipment and facility grants; contract-post office; library collections; sponsored construction or improvement projects; attorney, educational and personal development; human capital services; student financial assistance; application for undergraduate programs; speech and hearing; gifts; human development and family research and training; college of education – publications and services; guaranteed student loan application processing; auditorium receipts; catalog sales; interagency consulting; sales and services of educational programs; transcript fees; facility use fees; college of health and human sciences storeroom; college of health and human sciences sales; application for post baccalaureate programs; art exhibit fees; college of education – Kansas careers; foreign student application fee; student union repair and replacement reserve; departmental receipts for all sales, refunds and other collections; institutional support fee; miscellaneous renovations – construction; speech receipts; art museum; exchange program; flight training lab fees; administrative reimbursements; parking fees; printing; short courses and conferences; student government association receipts; late registration fee; engineering equipment fee; architecture equipment fee; biotechnology facility; English language program; international programs; Bramlage coliseum; planning and analysis; telecommunications; comparative medicine; Marlatt memorial park; departmental student organization receipts; other specifically designated receipts not available for general operations of the university: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That expenditures from the restricted fees fund may be made for the purchase of insurance for operation and testing of completed project aircraft and for operation of aircraft used in professional pilot training, including coverage for public liability, physical damage, medical payments and voluntary settlement coverages: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for official hospitality.

Kansas career work study program fund (367-00-2540-2090) No limit
Interest bearing grants fund (367-00-2630-2630) No limit

Provided, That, on or before the 10^th day of each month commencing during fiscal year 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the interest bearing grants fund interest earnings based on: (1) The average daily balance in the interest bearing grants fund for the preceding month; and (2) the net earnings rate for the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.

Sponsored research overhead fund (367-00-2901-2160) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the sponsored research overhead fund for official hospitality.

University federal fund (367-00-3142) No limit
Crime victim assistance – federal fund (367-00-3260) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (367-00-3638) No limit
Coronavirus relief federal fund (367-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (367-00-3756) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, expenditures shall be made from the above fund in an amount of not less than $5,000,000 for the planning and construction of a new dairy facility on the Manhattan campus of Kansas state university: Provided further, That all expenditures from such fund for such dairy facility shall require a match of other moneys of Kansas state university and a match of nonstate or private moneys, or in-kind contributions from the Kansas dairy industry on a $1-for-$1 basis: And provided further, That the above agency shall develop an incremental plan for the planning and construction of such dairy facility: And provided further, That, on or before February 1, 2027, the above agency shall present a report to the house of representatives committees on agriculture and natural resources budget and higher education budget and the senate committee on ways and means that details the expenditures made for such dairy facility.

Federal award advance payment – U.S. department of education awards fund (367-00-3855-3350) No limit
Student health fees fund (367-00-5109-4410) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the student health fees fund may be made for the purchase of medical malpractice liability coverage for individuals employed on the medical staff, including pharmacists and physical therapists, at the student health center.

Salina student life center revenue fund (367-00-5111-5120) No limit
Salina – student union fees fund (367-00-5114-4420) No limit
Salina – housing system revenue fund (367-00-5117-4430) No limit
Child care facility revenue fund (367-00-5125-5101) No limit
Housing system operations fund (367-00-5163) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the housing system operations fund for official hospitality.

Parking fees fund (367-00-5181) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the parking fees fund for capital improvement projects for parking improvements.

Student union renovation expansion revenue fund (367-00-5191-4650) No limit
Housing system repair, equipment and improvement fund (367-00-5641-4740) No limit
Coliseum system repair, equipment and improvement fund (367-00-5642-4750) No limit
Housing system suspense fund (367-00-5708-4830) No limit
Salina – housing system suspense fund (367-00-5724-4890) No limit
Service clearing fund (367-00-6003-7000) No limit

Provided, That the service clearing fund shall be used for the following service activities: Supplies stores; telecommunications services; photographic services; K-State printing services; postage; facilities services; facilities carpool; public safety services; facility planning services; facilities storeroom; computing services; and such other internal service activities as are authorized by the state board of regents under K.S.A. 76-755, and amendments thereto.

Interest on endowment fund (367-00-7100-7200) No limit
Scholarship funds fund (367-00-7201-7210) No limit
Kansas comprehensive grant fund (367-00-7223-7300) No limit
Perkins student loan fund (367-00-7506-7260) No limit
State agricultural university fund (367-00-7400-7250) No limit
Nine month payroll clearing fund (367-00-7710-7270) No limit
Temporary deposit fund (367-00-9020-9300) No limit
Temp dep fund external source (367-00-9065-9305) No limit
Business procurement card clearing fund (367-00-9102-9400) No limit
Mandatory retirement annuity clearing fund (367-00-9137-9310) No limit
Suspense fund (367-00-9146-9320) No limit
Voluntary tax shelter annuity clearing fund (367-00-9164-9330) No limit
Fed ext emp clearing fund – employee deduct (367-00-9182-9340) No limit
Fed ext emp clearing fund – employer deduct (367-00-9183-9350) No limit
Agency payroll deduction clearing fund (367-00-9186-9360) No limit
Pre-tax parking clearing fund (367-00-9221-9200) No limit
Payroll clearing fund (367-00-9801-9000) No limit
Engineer graduate incentive fund – Kansas state university (367-00-2889-2889) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall identify and certify an amount of $5,000,000 from any moneys in any state general fund account or any special revenue fund or funds that are moneys to the state for aid for coronavirus relief that are unexpended, recouped or otherwise have been returned to the state as unspent funds to the director of accounts and reports: Provided, That upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (367-00-3756) of Kansas state university.

Sec. 99.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, the following:

Dairy facility $5,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the dairy facility account in an amount of not less than $5,000,000 for the planning and construction of a new dairy facility on the Manhattan campus of Kansas state university: Provided further, That all expenditures from the dairy facility account shall require a match of other moneys of Kansas state university and a match of nonstate or private moneys, or in-kind contributions from the Kansas dairy industry on a $1-for-$1 basis: Provided, however, That no expenditures shall be made from such account until the president of Kansas state university has certified to the director of accounts and reports that the above agency has received such matching funds: And provided further, That when the president provides certification to the director of accounts and reports under this section, the president shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research: And provided further, That, on or before February 1, 2028, the above agency shall present a report to the house of representatives committees on agriculture and natural resources budget and higher education budget and the senate committee on ways and means that details the expenditures made for such dairy facility.

Sec. 100.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2029, the following:

Dairy facility $5,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the dairy facility account in an amount of not less than $5,000,000 for the planning and construction of a new dairy facility on the Manhattan campus of Kansas state university: Provided further, That all expenditures from the dairy facility account shall require a match of other moneys of Kansas state university and a match of nonstate or private moneys, or in-kind contributions from the Kansas dairy industry on a $1-for-$1 basis: Provided, however, That no expenditures shall be made from such account until the president of Kansas state university has certified to the director of accounts and reports that the above agency has received such matching funds: And provided further, That when the president provides certification to the director of accounts and reports under this section, the president shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research: And provided further, That, on or before February 1, 2029, the above agency shall present a report to the house of representatives committees on agriculture and natural resources budget and higher education budget and the senate committee on ways and means that details the expenditures made for such dairy facility.

Sec. 101.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SYSTEMS AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH PROGRAMS

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $21,863,222 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 108(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the cooperative extension service (including official hospitality) account (369-00-1000-1020), the sum of $659,231 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 102.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SYSTEMS AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH PROGRAMS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Cooperative extension service (including official hospitality) (369-00-1000-1020) $970,845

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the cooperative extension service (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made from such account during fiscal year 2027 for expenses related to funding the 4-H youth development program.

Agricultural experiment stations (including official hospitality) (369-00-1000-1030) $35,986,605

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the agricultural experiment stations (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Wildfire suppression/state forest service (369-00-1000-1040) $715,543

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the wildfire suppression/state forest service account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Restricted fees fund (369-00-2697-1100) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to receipts for the following accounts: Plant pathology; Kansas artificial breeding service unit; technology equipment; professorships; agricultural experiment station, director’s office; agronomy – Ashland farm; KSU agricultural research center – Hays; KSU southeast agricultural research center; KSU southwest research extension center; agronomy – general; agronomy – experimental field crop sales; entomology sales; grain science and industry – Kansas state university; food and nutrition research; extension services and publication; sponsored construction or improvement projects; gifts; comparative medicine; sales and services of educational programs; animal sciences and industry livestock and product sales; horticulture greenhouse and farm products sales; Konza prairie operations; departmental receipts for all sales, refunds and other collections; institutional support fee; KSU northwest research extension center operations; sponsored research, public service, equipment and facility grants; statistical laboratory; equipment/pesticide storage building; miscellaneous renovation – construction; other specifically designated receipts not available for general operations of the university: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from the Kansas agricultural mediation service account of the restricted fees fund during fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for official hospitality.

Fertilizer research fund (369-00-2263-1150) No limit
Agricultural land use-value fund (369-00-2364-1180) No limit
Faculty of distinction matching fund (369-00-2479-1190) No limit
Sponsored research overhead fund (369-00-2921-1200) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the sponsored research overhead fund for official hospitality.

Smith-Lever special program grant – federal fund (369-00-3047-1330) No limit
University federal fund (369-00-3144) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (369-00-3756) No limit
Federal awards – advance payment fund (369-00-3872-1360) No limit

(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this act or any statute to the contrary, no expenditures or transfers shall be made by the above agency from any state general fund account of the above agency during fiscal year 2027 for the responsibility centered budget model implemented by the main campus of Kansas state university.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to analyze the organizational structure and mission of cooperative extension services and determine and prepare a reorganizational plan detailing the most effective resource allocation to meet the emerging needs of the agricultural industry.

Sec. 103.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (368-00-1000-5003) $14,432,373

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Veterinary training program for rural Kansas (368-00-1000-5013) $650,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the veterinary training program for rural Kansas account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Operating enhancement (368-00-1000-5023) $5,685,737

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating enhancement account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures from the operating enhancement account shall be expended in accordance with the plan submitted by the board of regents for improving the rankings of the Kansas state university veterinary medical center and shall be approved by the president of Kansas state university.

General fees fund (368-00-2129-5500) No limit

Faculty of distinction matching fund (368-00-2478-5220) No limit
Restricted fees fund (368-00-2590-5530) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to receipts for the following accounts: Sponsored research, instruction, public service, equipment and facility grants; sponsored construction or improvement projects; technology equipment; pathology fees; laboratory test fees; miscellaneous renovations or construction; dean of veterinary medicine receipts; gifts; application for postbaccalaureate programs; professorship; embryo transfer unit; swine serology; rapid focal fluorescent inhibition test; comparative medicine; storerooms; departmental receipts for all sales, refunds and other collections; departmental student organization receipts; other specifically designated receipts not available for general operation of the Kansas state university veterinary medical center: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for official hospitality.

University federal fund (368-00-3143-5140) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (368-00-3638) No limit
Coronavirus relief federal fund (368-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (368-00-3756) No limit
Vet health center revenue fund (including official hospitality) (368-00-5160-5300) No limit
Health professions student loan fund (368-00-7521-5710) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount specified by the president of Kansas state university of not to exceed a total of $15,000 from the general fees fund (368-00-2129-5500) to the health professions student loan fund (368-00-7521-5710).

(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this act or any statute to the contrary, no expenditures or transfers shall be made by the above agency from any state general fund account of the above agency during fiscal year 2027 for the responsibility centered budget model implemented by the main campus of Kansas state university.

(e) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to prepare a report detailing: The number of Kansas resident students and nonresident students in each class during academic year 2026-2027; the number of Kansas resident applicants and nonresident applicants denied admissions for the first year class entering in academic year 2026-2027; the amount of moneys expended on scholarships for academic year 2025-2026 and the number of Kansas resident students and nonresident students receiving such scholarships and the dollar amounts for each such students; and the number of students in each class during academic year 2026-2027 who are focusing on a large animal practice or a rural practice, or both: Provided, That the above agency shall submit such report to the house of representatives committees on higher education budget and appropriations and the senate committees on education and ways and means on or before January 11, 2027.

Sec. 104.

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $327,844 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 110(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the nat’l board cert/future teacher academy account (379-00-1000-0200), the sum of $54,128 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $513,051 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 110(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the SMaRT Kansas 21 account (379-00-1000-0500), the sum of $384,663 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 110(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the cybersecurity academic programming center account (379-00-1000-0600), the sum of $1,293,822 is hereby lapsed.

Memorial union fund (379-00-5113-5113) No limit

Sec. 105.

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (379-00-1000-0083) $43,356,884

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That any unencumbered balance in the regional stabilization account (379-00-1000-0400) in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to review and analyze courses, programs and degrees with the goal of eliminating or reducing courses, programs and degrees that no longer prepare students for anticipated future job growth in high-skill, high-wage or in-demand fields: And provided further, That the above agency shall take action to implement findings from such review and analysis: And provided further, That the above agency shall report on the efficiencies from such implemented findings that resulted in an overall reduction in expenditures: And provided further, That the above agency shall submit a written report detailing the review, analysis, implemented findings and efficiencies to the house of representatives committee on appropriations, house of representatives committee on higher education budget and the senate committee on ways and means on or before January 11, 2027.

Nat’l board cert/future teacher academy (379-00-1000-0200) $330,950

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the nat’l board cert/future teacher academy account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the nat’l board cert/future teacher academy account for official hospitality.

Student aid for financial need (379-00-1000-0350) $1,227,910

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the student aid for financial need account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

SMaRT Kansas 21 (379-00-1000-0500) $516,258

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the SMaRT Kansas 21 account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Cybersecurity academic programming center (379-00-1000-0600) $1,116,162

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the cybersecurity academic programming center account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Program reduction expenses account (379-00-1000-0280).

General fees fund (379-00-2069-2010) No limit

Faculty of distinction matching fund (379-00-2473-2400) No limit
Restricted fees fund (379-00-2526-2040) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to receipts for the following accounts: Computer services; student activity; technology equipment; student union; sponsored research; computer services; extension classes; gifts and grants (for teaching, research and capital improvements); capital improvements; business school contributions; state department of education (vocational); library services; library collections; interest on local funds; receipts from conferences, clinics, and workshops held on campus for which no college credit is given; physical plant reimbursements from auxiliary enterprises; midwestern student exchange; departmental receipts – for all sales, refunds and other collections or receipts not specifically enumerated above: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund to purchase insurance for equipment purchased through research and training grants only if such grants include money for and authorize the purchase of such insurance: And provided further, That all amounts of tuition received from students participating in the midwestern student exchange program shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the midwestern student exchange account of the restricted fees fund: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from the restricted fees fund for official hospitality.

Commencement fees fund (379-00-2527-2050) No limit
Kansas career work study program fund (379-00-2549-2060) No limit
Kansas distinguished scholarship fund (379-00-2762-2700) No limit
Research and institutional overhead fund (379-00-2902-2070) No limit
Economic opportunity act – work study – federal fund (379-00-3128-3000) No limit
Educational opportunity grants – federal fund (379-00-3129-3010) No limit
Basic opportunity grant program – federal fund (379-00-3130-3020) No limit
University federal fund (379-00-3145) No limit

Leveraging educational assistance partnership federal fund (379-00-3224-3200) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (379-00-3638) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (379-00-3756) No limit
Student health fees fund (379-00-5115-5010) No limit

Bureau of educational measurements fund (379-00-5118-5020) No limit
Twin towers project revenue fund (379-00-5120-5030) No limit
Memorial union fund (379-00-5113-5113) No limit
Student union refurbishing fund (379-00-5161-5040) No limit
Housing system operations fund (379-00-5169-5050) No limit
Parking fees fund (379-00-5186) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the parking fees fund for a capital improvement project for parking lot improvements.

Housing system repairs, equipment and improvement fund (379-00-5650-5120) No limit
Housing system suspense fund (379-00-5701-5130) No limit
Service clearing fund (379-00-6004) No limit

Provided, That the service clearing fund shall be used for the following service activities: Telecommunications services; state car operation; ESU press including duplicating and reproducing; postage; physical plant storeroom including motor fuel inventory; and such other internal service activities as are authorized by the state board of regents under K.S.A. 76-755, and amendments thereto.

Interest on state normal school fund (379-00-7101-7000) No limit
Kansas comprehensive grant fund (379-00-7224-7060) No limit
National direct student loan fund (379-00-7507-7040) No limit
Nine month payroll clearing fund (379-00-7712-7050) No limit
Suspense fund (379-00-9021) No limit
Temporary deposit fund (379-00-9022-9510) No limit
Federal receipts suspense fund (379-00-9085-9520) No limit
Mandatory retirement annuity clearing fund (379-00-9138-9530) No limit
Voluntary tax shelter annuity clearing fund (379-00-9165-9540) No limit
Agency payroll deduction clearing fund (379-00-9196-9550) No limit
Pre-tax parking clearing fund (379-00-9222-9200) No limit
University payroll fund (379-00-9802) No limit

Sec. 106.

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (385-00-1000-0063) $46,497,463

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That any unencumbered balance in the regional stabilization account (385-00-1000-0400) in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to review and analyze courses, programs and degrees with the goal of eliminating or reducing courses, programs and degrees that no longer prepare students for anticipated future job growth in high-skill, high-wage or in-demand fields: And provided further, That the above agency shall take action to implement findings from such review and analysis: And provided further, That the above agency shall report on the efficiencies from such implemented findings that resulted in an overall reduction in expenditures: And provided further, That the above agency shall submit a written report detailing the review, analysis, implemented findings and efficiencies to the house of representatives committee on appropriations, the house of representatives committee on higher education budget and the senate committee on ways and means on or before January 11, 2027.

School of construction (385-00-1000-0200) $819,310

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the school of construction account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Global center for STEM (385-00-1000-0260) $2,040,471

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the global center for STEM account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Center for emerging technologies (385-00-1000-0280) $2,037,072

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the center for emerging technologies account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Polymer science program (385-00-1000-0300) $1,076,444

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the polymer science program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Student aid for financial need (385-00-1000-0350) $1,818,970

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the student aid for financial need account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in the following account or accounts as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: NIMA manufacturing prove out facility (385-00-1000-0250); and institute for emerging technologies center for graphene (385-00-1000-0310).

General fees fund (385-00-2070-2010) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received for tuition received from students participating in the gorilla advantage program or the midwestern student exchange program shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general fees fund: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund to match federal grant moneys: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund for official hospitality.

Faculty of distinction matching fund (385-00-2474-2400) No limit
Restricted fees fund (385-00-2529-2040) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to receipts for the following accounts: Computer services; capital improvements; instructional technology fee; technology equipment; student activity fee accounts; commencement fees; ROTC activities; continuing education receipts; vocational auto parts and service fees; receipts from camps, conferences and meetings held on campus; library service collections and fines; grants from other state agencies; Midwest Quarterly; chamber music series; contract – post office; gifts and grants; intensive English program; business and technology institute; public sector radio station activities; economic opportunity – state match; Kansas career work study; regents supplemental grants; departmental receipts, and other specifically designated receipts not available for general operations of the university: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund to purchase insurance for equipment purchased through research and training grants only if such grants include money for and authorize the purchase of such insurance: And provided further, That surplus restricted fees moneys generated by the music department may be transferred to the Pittsburg state university foundation, inc., for the express purpose of awarding music scholarships: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for official hospitality.

Kansas career work study program fund (385-00-2552-2060) No limit
Overman student center renovation fund (385-00-2820-2820) No limit
Student health center revenue fund (385-00-2828-2851) No limit
Horace Mann building renovation fund (385-00-2833) No limit
Sponsored research overhead fund (385-00-2903-2903) No limit
University federal fund (385-00-3146) No limit

College work study federal fund (385-00-3498-3030) No limit
Nurse faculty loan program federal fund (385-00-3596-3596) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (385-00-3638) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (385-00-3756) No limit
Revenue 2014A fund (385-00-5106-5105) No limit
Hospital and student health fees fund (385-00-5126-5010) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the hospital and student health fees fund may be made for the purchase of medical malpractice liability coverage for individuals employed on the medical staff, including pharmacists and physical therapists, at the student health center: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for capital improvement projects for hospital and student health center improvements.

Housing system operations fund (385-00-5165-5050) No limit
Parking fees fund (385-00-5187-5060) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the parking fees fund for capital improvement projects for parking lot improvements.

Housing system repairs, equipment and improvement fund (385-00-5646-5160) No limit
Housing system suspense fund (385-00-5703-5170) No limit
Service clearing fund (385-00-6005) No limit

Provided, That the service clearing fund shall be used for the following service activities: Duplicating and printing services; instructional media division; office stationery and supplies; motor carpool; postage services; photo services; telephone services; and such other internal service activities as are authorized by the state board of regents under K.S.A. 76-755, and amendments thereto.

Kansas comprehensive grant fund (385-00-7227-7200) No limit
Nursing student loan fund (385-00-7508-7010) No limit
Perkins student loan fund (385-00-7509-7020) No limit
Nine month payroll clearing fund (385-00-7713-7030) No limit
Payroll clearing fund (385-00-9023-9500) No limit
Suspense fund (385-00-9024-9510) No limit
Temporary deposit fund (385-00-9025-9520) No limit
Federal receipts suspense fund (385-00-9104-9530) No limit
BPC clearing fund (385-00-9109-9570) No limit
Mandatory retirement annuity clearing fund (385-00-9139-9540) No limit
Voluntary tax shelter annuity clearing fund (385-00-9166-9550) No limit
Agency payroll deduction clearing fund (385-00-9195-9560) No limit
Pre-tax parking clearing fund (385-00-9223-9200) No limit
University payroll fund (385-00-9803) No limit
Engineer graduate incentive fund – Pittsburg state university (385-00-2889-2889) No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer amounts specified by the president of Pittsburg state university of not to exceed a total of $145,000 for all such amounts, from the general fees fund (385-00-2070-2010) to the following specified funds and accounts of funds: Perkins student loan fund (385-00-7509-7020); nursing student loan fund (385-00-7508-7010); and nurse faculty loan program federal fund (385-00-3596-3596).

Sec. 107.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $162,312,449 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 113(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account (682-00-1000-0023), the sum of $472,226 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 108.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (682-00-1000-0023) $160,519,875

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Geological survey (682-00-1000-0170) $10,399,761

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the geological survey account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the geological survey account of the state general fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2027 for seismic surveys in an amount of not less than $100,000.

Student aid for financial need (682-00-1000-0350) $4,099,160

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the student aid for financial need account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Umbilical cord matrix project (682-00-1000-0370) $155,916

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the umbilical cord matrix project account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas law enforcement training center operating expenditures (682-00-1000-0380) $12,264,487

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas law enforcement training center operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

General fees fund (682-00-2107-2000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund to match federal grant moneys.

Fire service training fund (682-00-2123-2170) No limit
Kan-grow engineering fund – KU (682-00-2153-2153) No limit
Child care facility revenue bond fund (682-00-2372) No limit
Johnson county education research triangle fund (682-00-2393-2390) No limit
Standard water data repository fund (682-00-2463-2463) No limit
Faculty of distinction matching fund (682-00-2475-2500) No limit
Kansas career work study program fund (682-00-2534-2050) No limit
Restricted fees fund (682-00-2545) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to receipts for the following accounts: Institute for policy and social research; technology equipment; capital improvements; concert course; speech, language and hearing clinic; perceptual motor clinic; application for admission fees; named professorships; summer institutes and workshops; dramatics; economic opportunity act; executive management; continuing education programs; geology field trips; gifts and grants; extension services; counseling center; investment income from bequests; reimbursable salaries; music and art camp; child development lab preschools; orientation center; educational placement; press publications; Rice estate educational project; sponsored research; student activities; sale of surplus books and art objects; building use charges; Kansas applied remote sensing program; executive master’s degree in business administration; applied English center; cartographic services; economic education; study abroad programs; computer services; recreational activities; animal care activities; geological survey; midwestern student exchange; department commercial receipts for all sales, refunds, and all other collections or receipts not specifically enumerated above: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That moneys received for student fees in any account of the restricted fees fund may be transferred to one or more other accounts of the restricted fees fund.

Law enforcement training center fees fund (682-00-2763-2700) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received for tuition from students enrolling in the basic law enforcement training program for undergraduate or graduate credit shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the law enforcement training center fees fund.

Student recreation fitness center KDFA fund (682-00-2864-2860) No limit
University of Kansas and Wichita state university health collaboration fund (682-00-2878-2878) No limit
Multicultural rescr center construction fund (682-00-2890-2890) No limit
Bulletproof vest partnership – federal fund (682-00-3216-3216) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (682-00-3638) No limit
Coronavirus relief federal fund (682-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (682-00-3756-3536) No limit
University of Kansas ARPA health collaboration fund (682-00-3756) No limit
Sponsored research overhead fund (682-00-2905-2160) No limit
University federal fund (682-00-3147) No limit
Educational opportunity act – federal fund (682-00-3842-3020) No limit
Health service fund (682-00-5136-5030) No limit
Student union fund (682-00-5137-5040) No limit
Housing system operations fund (682-00-5142-5050) No limit
Student union renovation revenue fund (682-00-5171-5060) No limit
Parking facility KDFA 1993G revenue fund (682-00-5175-5070) No limit
Parking facilities revenue fund (682-00-5175-5070) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the parking facilities revenue fund for capital improvement projects for parking improvements.

Housing system repairs, equipment and improvement fund (682-00-5621-5110) No limit
Student health facility maintenance, repair and equipment fee fund (682-00-5640-5120) No limit
Housing system suspense fund (682-00-5704-5150) No limit
Service clearing fund (682-00-6006) No limit

Provided, That the service clearing fund shall be used for the following service activities: Residence hall food stores; university motor pool; military uniforms; telecommunications service; and such other internal service activities as are authorized by the state board of regents under K.S.A. 76-755, and amendments thereto.

Interest fund (682-00-7103-7000) No limit
Kansas comprehensive grant fund (682-00-7226-7110) No limit
Loans for disadvantaged students fund (682-00-7510-7100) No limit
Federal Perkins loan fund (682-00-7512-7040) No limit
Health professions student loan fund (682-00-7513-7050) No limit
Prepaid tuition fees clearing fund (682-00-7765) No limit
Suspense fund (682-00-9060-9010) No limit
Temporary deposit fund (682-00-9061-9020) No limit
GTA/GRA emp health insurance clearing fund (682-00-9063-9070) No limit
BPC clearing fund (682-00-9119-9050) No limit
Mandatory retirement annuity clearing fund (682-00-9142-9030) No limit
Voluntary tax shelter annuity clearing fund (682-00-9167-9040) No limit
Agency payroll deduction clearing fund (682-00-9193-9060) No limit
Pre-tax parking clearing fund (682-00-9224-9200) No limit
University payroll fund (682-00-9806) No limit
Engineer graduate incentive fund – university of Kansas (682-00) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer amounts specified by the chancellor of the university of Kansas of not to exceed a total of $325,000 for all such amounts, from the general fees fund (682-00-2107-2000) to the following specified funds and accounts of funds: Federal Perkins loan fund (682-00-7512-7040); educational opportunity act – federal fund (682-00-3842-3020); university federal fund (682-00-3147-3140); health professions student loan fund (682-00-7513-7050); loans for disadvantaged students fund (682-00-7510-7100).

(d) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state water plan fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the water plan project or projects specified, the following:

Geological survey (682-00-1800-1810) $840,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the geological survey account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, in the following account or accounts is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Water quantity/aquifer (682-00-1800-1820) and water quality (682-00-1800-1830).

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the chancellor of the university of Kansas, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the university of Kansas to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the university of Kansas: Provided, That the chancellor of the university of Kansas shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research, the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee and the chairperson of the subcommittee on natural resources of the senate committee on ways and means.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the chancellor of the university of Kansas, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the university of Kansas to any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas water office, Kansas department of agriculture, Kansas department of wildlife and parks or the department of health and environment – division of environment: Provided, That the chancellor of the university of Kansas shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the certified item of appropriation: Provided further, That when the chancellor of the university of Kansas provides certification to the director of accounts and reports under this section, the chancellor shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research, the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee and the appropriate chairperson of the subcommittee on natural resources of the senate committee on ways and means.

Sec. 109.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,120,150 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 114(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the student aid for financial need account (683-00-1000-0350), the sum of $4,956 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $30,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 114(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the OBGYN medical residency bridging loan account (683-00-1000-0630), the sum of $30,000 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 114(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the KUMC Wichita residency program account (683-00-1000-0650), the sum of $29,071 is hereby lapsed.

(d) On the effective date of this act, of the $787,830 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 114(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the midwest stem cell therapy center account (683-00-1000-0800), the sum of $834 is hereby lapsed.

(e) On the effective date of this act, of the $30,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 114(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the rural health bridging psychiatry account (683-00-1000-1015), the sum of $30,000 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 110.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (683-00-1000-0503) $123,295,760

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures from this account may be used to reimburse medical residents in residency programs located in Kansas City at the university of Kansas medical center for the purchase of health insurance for residents’ dependents: Provided, however, That no expenditure shall be made by the above agency from such account for the purchase of or payment for the use of a secure online platform that allows the user access to health information, including, but not limited to, medications, test results, appointments and bills, unless the above agency submits a written report to the state board of regents stating that the above agency is allowing parents and guardians of a minor child access to such online platform concerning the health information of such minor child without prior authorization or consent of such minor child and in accordance with state law: And provided further, That a copy of such report shall be transmitted to the chairperson of the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the chairperson of the senate committee on ways and means: And provided further, That if the above agency fails to submit such report, then on June 30, 2027, any moneys used for such platform is hereby lapsed from such account.

Student aid for financial need (683-00-1000-0350) $1,120,150

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the student aid for financial need account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Medical scholarships and loans (683-00-1000-0600) $4,488,171

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the medical scholarships and loans account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

OBGYN medical residency bridging loan (683-00-1000-0630) $30,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the OBGYN medical residency bridge loan account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Specialty medical student loan program (683-00-1000-0660) $1,913,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the specialty medical student loan program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Midwest stem cell therapy center (683-00-1000-0800) $798,541

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the midwest stem cell therapy center account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Rural health bridging (683-00-1000-1010) $140,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the rural health bridging account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Rural health bridging psychiatry (683-00-1000-1015) $30,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the rural health bridging psychiatry account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

National institute of health–Alzheimer research center $5,000,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to support and expand diagnosis, treatment, education and innovation related to Alzheimer’s disease and brain health: Provided further, That the above agency shall ensure that the benefits of such research and treatment are distributed to Kansans across the state: And provided further, That the above agency shall submit a detailed report on the expenditures from such account to the house committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means on or before June 30, 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in the following account or accounts as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Health science center KUMed and WSU (683-00-1000-0810).

Midwest stem cell therapy center fund (683-00-2072-2072) No limit
General fees fund (683-00-2108-2500) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund to match federal grant moneys.

Rural health bridging psychiatry fund (683-00-2218-2218) No limit
Johnson county education research triangle fund (683-00-2394-2390) No limit
Faculty of distinction matching fund (683-00-2476-2400) No limit
Restricted fees fund (683-00-2551) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to the following accounts: Technology equipment; capital improvements; computer services; expenses reimbursed by the Kansas university endowment association; postgraduate fees; pathology fees; student health insurance premiums; gift receipts; designated research collaboration; facilities use; photography; continuing education; student activity fees; student application fees; department duplicating; student health services; student identification badges; student transcript fees; loan administration fees; fitness center fees; occupational health fees; employee health; telekid care fees; area outreach fees; police fees; endowment payroll reimbursement; rental property; e-learning fees; surplus property sales; outreach air travel; student loan legal fees; hospital authority salary reimbursements; graduate medical education contracts; Kansas university physicians inc., salaries reimbursements; housestaff activity fees; anatomy cadavers; biotechnology services; energy center funded depreciation; biostatistics; electron microscope services; Wichita faculty contracts; physical therapy services; legal fee reimbursements; sponsored research; departmental commercial receipts for all sales, refunds and all other collections of receipts not specifically enumerated above; and Kansas department for children and families cost-sharing: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund to purchase health insurance coverage for all students enrolled in the school of allied health, school of nursing and school of medicine.

Cancer center research (683-00-2551-2700) No limit
Medical student loan programs provider assessment fund (683-00-2625-2650) No limit
Kansas breast cancer research fund (683-00-2671-2660) No limit
Sponsored research overhead fund (683-00-2907-2800) No limit
Services to hospital authority fund (683-00-2915-2900) No limit
Direct medical education reimbursement fund (683-00-2918-3000) No limit
Graduate medical education reimbursement fund (683-00-2918-3050) No limit
Cancer research and public information trust fund (683-00-2925-2925) No limit
Scientific research and development – special revenue fund (683-00-2926) No limit
Federal scholarship for disadvantaged students fund (683-00-3094-3100) No limit
University federal fund (683-00-3148) No limit
Leveraging educational assistance partnership federal fund (683-00-3223-3200) No limit
Federal Pell grant fund (683-00-3252-3500) No limit
Federal student educational opportunity grant fund (683-00-3255-3510) No limit
Federal college work study fund (683-00-3256-3520) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (683-00-3638) No limit
American rescue plan – state fiscal relief – federal fund (683-00-3756) No limit
Parking facility revenue fund – KC campus (683-00-5176-5550) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the parking facility revenue fund – KC campus for capital improvement projects for parking improvements.

Parking fee fund – Wichita campus (683-00-5180-5590) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the parking fee fund – Wichita campus for capital improvement projects for parking improvements.

Graduate medical education administration reserve fund (683-00-5652-5640) No limit
University of Kansas medical center private practice foundation reserve fund (683-00-5659-5660) No limit
Service clearing fund (683-00-6007) No limit

Provided, That the service clearing fund shall be used for the following service activities: Printing services; purchasing storeroom; university motor pool; physical plant storeroom; photo services; telecommunications services; facilities operations discretionary repairs; animal care; instructional services; and such other internal service activities as are authorized by the state board of regents under K.S.A. 76-755, and amendments thereto.

AMA education and research grant fund (683-00-7207-7500) No limit
Medical loan repayment fund (683-00-7214-7520) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the medical loan repayment fund for attorney fees and litigation costs associated with the administration of the medical scholarship and loan program shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on the operating expenditures account of the medical loan repayment fund.

Psychiatry medical loan repayment fund (683-00-7233-7233) No limit
Educational nurse faculty loan program fund (683-00-7505-7540) No limit
Federal Perkins student loan fund (683-00-7515-7550) No limit
Federal health professions/primary care student loan fund (683-00-7516-7560) No limit
Federal nursing student loan fund (683-00-7517-7570) No limit
Suspense fund (683-00-9057-9500) No limit
Robert Wood Johnson award fund (683-00-7328-7530) No limit
Temporary deposit fund (683-00-9058-9510) No limit
Mandatory retirement annuity clearing fund (683-00-9143-9520) No limit
Voluntary tax shelter annuity clearing fund (683-00-9168-9530) No limit
Agency payroll deduction clearing fund (683-00-9194-9600) No limit
Pre-tax parking clearing fund (683-00-9225-9200) No limit
University payroll fund (683-00-9807) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer amounts specified by the chancellor of the university of Kansas of not to exceed a total of $125,000 for all such amounts, from the general fees fund (683-00-2108-2500) to the following funds: Federal nursing student loan fund (683-00-7517-7570); federal student education opportunity grant fund (683-00-3255-3510); federal college work study fund (683-00-3256-3520); educational nurse faculty loan program fund (683-00-7505-7540); federal health professions/primary care student loan fund (683-00-7516-7560).

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and within the limits of appropriations therefor, the university of Kansas medical center may enter into contracts to purchase additional malpractice insurance for medical students enrolled at the university of Kansas medical center while in clinical training at the university of Kansas medical center or at other healthcare institutions.

Sec. 111.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (715-00-1000-0003) $78,181,568

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Technology transfer facility (715-00-1000-0005) $2,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the technology transfer account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Aviation infrastructure (715-00-1000-0010) $5,200,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the aviation infrastructure account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the aviation infrastructure account for fiscal year 2027 by Wichita state university, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, the moneys appropriated in the aviation infrastructure account for fiscal year 2027 may only be expended for training and equipment expenditures of the national center for aviation training.

Aviation research (715-00-1000-0015) $15,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the aviation research account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all moneys in the aviation research account expended for fiscal year 2027 shall be matched by Wichita state university on a $1-for-$1 basis from other moneys of Wichita state university: And provided further, That Wichita state university shall submit to the house committee on appropriations, the senate committee on ways and means and the governor a: (1) Plan as to how aviation research-related activities create additional jobs in the state and other economic value, particularly for and with the private sector, for fiscal year 2027; and (2) report on the use of the additional funding to support aviation research-related activities: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that the funding in the aviation research account continue to be appropriated in an amount equal to or greater than the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2027 to support aviation research-related activities for continued job creation and economic development.

Business partnership (715-00-1000-0030) $5,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the business partnership account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Student aid for financial need (715-00-1000-0350) $4,246,340

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the student aid for financial need account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in the following account or accounts as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Health science center WSU (715-00-1000-0800).

Aviation research fund (715-00-2052-2052) No limit
General fees fund (715-00-2112) No limit

Kan-grow engineering fund – WSU (715-00-2155-2155) No limit
Faculty of distinction matching fund (715-00-2477-2400) No limit
Kansas career work study program fund (715-00-2536-2020) No limit
Restricted fees fund (715-00-2558) No limit

Provided, That restricted fees shall be limited to receipts for the following accounts: Summer school workshops; technology equipment; concert course; dramatics; continuing education; flight training; gifts and grants (for teaching, research, and capital improvements); capital improvements; testing service; state department of education (vocational); investment income from bequests; sale of surplus books and art objects; public service; veterans counseling and educational benefits; sponsored research; campus privilege fee; student activities; national defense education programs; engineering equipment fee; midwestern student exchange; departmental receipts – for all sales, refunds and other collections or receipts not specifically enumerated above: Provided, however, That the state board of regents, with the approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, may amend or change this list of restricted fees: Provided further, That all restricted fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the appropriate account of the restricted fees fund and shall be used solely for the specific purpose or purposes for which collected: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund to purchase insurance for equipment purchased through research and training grants only if such grants include money for and authorize the purchase of such insurance: And provided further, That expenditures from this fund may be made for the purchase of medical malpractice liability coverage for individuals employed on the medical staff at the student health center: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund for official hospitality.

Center of innovation for biomaterials in orthopaedic research – Wichita state university fund (715-00-2750-2700) No limit
Wichita state university and university of Kansas health collaboration fund (715-00-2878-2878) No limit
Sponsored research overhead fund (715-00-2908-2080) No limit
University federal fund (715-00-3149-3140) No limit

Bulletproof vest partnership – federal fund (715-00-3216-3216) No limit
Economic opportunity act – federal fund (715-00-3265-3100) No limit
Educational opportunity grant – federal fund (715-00-3266-3110) No limit
Pell grants federal fund (715-00-3366-3120) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (715-00-3638) No limit
Coronavirus relief federal fund (715-00-3753) No limit
Wichita state university ARPA health collaboration fund (715-00-3756) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (715-00-3756-3536) No limit
WSU housing systems revenue fund (715-00-5100-5250) No limit
Parking system project KDFA bond revenue fund (715-00-5148-5000) No limit
Parking system project maintenance KDFA revenue bond fund (715-00-5159-5040) No limit
WSU housing system surplus fund (715-00-5620-5270) No limit
Housing system suspense fund (715-00-5705-5160) No limit
WSU housing system depreciation and replacement fund (715-00-5800-5260) No limit
Service clearing fund (715-00-6008) No limit

Provided, That the service clearing fund shall be used for the following service activities: Central service duplicating and reproducing bureau; automobiles; furniture stores; postal clearing; telecommunications; computer services; and such other internal service activities as are authorized by the state board of regents under K.S.A. 76-755, and amendments thereto.

Scholarship funds fund (715-00-7211-7000) No limit
Nine month payroll clearing account fund (715-00-7717-7030) No limit
National direct student loan fund (715-00-7519-7010) No limit
Temporary deposit fund (715-00-9059-9500) No limit
Suspense fund (715-00-9077) No limit
Mandatory retirement annuity clearing fund (715-00-9144-9520) No limit
Voluntary tax shelter annuity clearing fund (715-00-9169-9530) No limit
Agency payroll deduction clearing fund (715-00-9198-9400) No limit
Pre-tax parking clearing fund (715-00-9226-9200) No limit
Engineer graduate incentive fund – Wichita state university (715-00) No limit

Sec. 112.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, the following:

Military sustainment program $7,000,000

Provided, That all expenditures from the military sustainment program account shall be made only upon certification by the president of Wichita state university that new private moneys from either individuals or corporate entities are available to match the expenditure of state moneys on a $1-for-$1 basis: Provided further, That no existing private moneys of Wichita state university shall be used for such match: And provided further, That Wichita state university shall submit a report to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means on or before January 10, 2028, on the progress of the digital transformation program and the economic development attributable to the program, including, but not limited to, new jobs created by the program.

Sec. 113.

STATE BOARD OF REGENTS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Tuition for technical education (561-00-1000-0120) $6,200,000

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $14,300,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 118(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the two-year college business/industry and apprenticeship act account, the expenditure authorized for Johnson county community college in the sum of $2,988,947 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the $10,500,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 118(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the two-year college student success initiatives account, the expenditure authorized for Johnson county community college in the sum of $2,194,681 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 114.

STATE BOARD OF REGENTS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 the following:

Operating expenditures (including official hospitality) (561-00-1000-0103) $5,382,091

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That, during fiscal year 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account for fiscal year 2027 by the state board of regents, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, the state board of regents is hereby authorized to make expenditures from the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account for fiscal year 2027 for attendance at an in-state meeting by members of the state board of regents for participation in matters of educational interest to the state of Kansas, upon approval of such attendance and participation by the state board of regents: And provided further, That each member of the state board of regents attending an in-state meeting so authorized shall be paid compensation, subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3212, and amendments thereto, for members of the legislature: And provided further, That, during fiscal year 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute and in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account for fiscal year 2027 by the state board of regents, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, the state board of regents is hereby authorized to make expenditures from the operating expenditures (including official hospitality) account for fiscal year 2027 for attendance at an out-of-state meeting by members of the state board of regents whenever under any provision of law such members of the state board of regents are authorized to attend the out-of-state meeting or whenever the state board of regents authorizes such members to attend the out-of-state meeting for participation in matters of educational interest to the state of Kansas: And provided further, That each member of the state board of regents attending an out-of-state meeting so authorized shall be paid compensation, subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3212, and amendments thereto, for members of the legislature.

Tuition for technical education (561-00-1000-0120) $36,550,000

Provided, That, any unencumbered balance in the tuition for technical education account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 72-3810 or 72-3819, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 for tuition reimbursement for career technical education (CTE) courses or programs unless the secondary student is a junior or senior with a 2.0 GPA and has earned ¹/₂ of such students schools’ credit hours required for graduation: And provided further, That no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 for tuition reimbursement for CTE courses for any secondary student who has previously failed at: (A) An attempt of the same or substantially the same CTE course; or (B) two attempts of any CTE courses: And provided further, That notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 72-3810, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during fiscal year 2027, the community college, technical college or institute of technology may charge tuition and fees to a secondary student if such student is ineligible to have such student’s CTE course reimbursed pursuant to this proviso: And provided further, That during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, not later than 60 days following the class start date, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for tuition reimbursement: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that the funding appropriated in the tuition for technical education account in subsequent appropriation acts of the legislature not exceed $50,000,000 for tuition reimbursement for career technical education (CTE) courses or programs.

Technical colleges operating grants (561-00-1000-0150) $7,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the technical colleges operating grants account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to divide the moneys equally between the technical colleges.

Osteopathic service scholarship (561-00-1000-0180) $1,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the osteopathic service scholarship account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas blueprint for literacy (561-00-1000-0190) $2,708,205

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas blueprint for literacy account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That prior to any expenditures being made by the above agency from such account in fiscal year 2027, the agency shall certify to the director of the budget that the agency will provide coaching to in-service teachers: Provided further, That at the same time that any certification is made, the secretary shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research: And provided further, That if such certification is not made, on June 30, 2027, the $2,708,205 appropriated in the Kansas blueprint for literacy account is hereby lapsed.

Kansas education opportunity scholarships (561-00-1000-0230) $1,700,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas education opportunity scholarships account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

EMERGE program assistance (561-00-1000-0240) $2,200,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the EMERGE program assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Midwest higher education commission (561-00-1000-0250) $115,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the midwest higher education commission account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Community and technical college capital outlay aid (561-00-1000-0310) $12,419,311

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the community and technical college capital outlay aid account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures from such account shall require a local match of nonstate moneys or donated equipment on a $1-for-$1 basis from either a nonstate or private donation: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to the following institutions in the following amounts: Allen community college, $341,412; Barton community college, $498,580; Butler community college, $648,605; Cloud county community college, $362,306; Coffeyville community college, $356,225; Colby community college, $391,833; Cowley community college, $450,718; Dodge City community college, $397,105; Flint Hills technical college, $393,492; Fort Hays state university – north central Kansas technical college, $458,648; Fort Hays state university – northwest Kansas technical college, $417,423; Fort Scott community college, $371,136; Garden City community college, $410,505; Highland community college, $367,480; Hutchinson community college, $666,440; Independence community college, $322,304; Johnson county community college, $1,142,366; Kansas City Kansas community college, $608,926; Labette community college, $373,877; Manhattan area technical college, $399,003; Neosho county community college, $401,211; Pratt community college, $372,724; Salina area technical college, $395,980; Seward county community college, $398,989; institute of technology at Washburn university, $520,373; and Wichita state university campus of applied sciences and technology, $951,650 Provided, however, That prior to any expenditures being made to any community college by the above agency from such account in fiscal year 2027, the agency shall receive a certification from each such community college certifying that the board of trustees of such community college has not adopted and will not adopt a resolution that increases the 2027 tax levy on the taxable tangible property of the community college district: And provided further, That if any such certification is made, the above agency shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research and the director of the budget: And provided further, That on June 30, 2027, the sum of the amounts appropriated in such account to any community college that does not submit a certification is hereby lapsed.

Washburn university student aid for financial need (561-00-1000-0350) $1,784,260

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Washburn university student aid for financial need account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

EPSCOR (561-00-1000-0370) $993,265

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the EPSCOR account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Non-tiered course credit hour grant (561-00-1000-0550) $91,972,880

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the non-tiered course credit hour grant account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, Except as provided further, that, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 71-1801 through 71-1810, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to the following institutions in the following amounts: Allen community college, $2,998,059; Barton community college, $8,070,781; Butler community college, $12,950,595; Cloud county community college, $2,823,802; Coffeyville community college, $1,292,677; Colby community college, $1,884,721; Cowley community college, $3,323,898; Dodge City community college, $1,599,780; Flint Hills technical college, $899,597; Fort Hays tech north central, $930,469; Fort Hays tech northwest, $979,652; Fort Scott community college, $1,664,648; Garden City community college, $2,509,860; Highland community college, $3,853,999; Hutchinson community college, $6,352,747; Independence community college, $991,045; Johnson county community college, $17,914,854; Kansas City Kansas community college, $5,215,540; Labette community college, $1,955,432; Manhattan area technical college, $792,856; Neosho county community college, $2,048,285; Pratt community college, $1,504,151; Salina area technical college, $1,127,210; Seward county community college, $1,671,501; institute of technology at Washburn university, $405,684; and Wichita state university campus of applied sciences and technology, $6,211,037.

Need based aid scholarship and recruitment (561-00-1000-0580) $2,500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the need based aid scholarship and recruitment account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Postsecondary tiered technical education state aid (561-00-1000-0760) $71,731,166

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the postsecondary tiered technical education state aid account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, Except as provided further, that, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 71-1801 through 71-1810, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to the following institutions in the following amounts: Allen community college, $513,632; Barton community college, $2,670,890; Butler community college, $5,522,000; Cloud county community college, $1,253,137; Coffeyville community college, $824,861; Colby community college, $1,592,497; Cowley community college, $2,137,322; Dodge City community college, $1,004,783; Flint Hills technical college, $1,759,973; Fort Hays tech north central, $3,208,887; Fort Hays tech northwest, $2,053,895; Fort Scott community college, $1,179,958; Garden City community college, $1,316,274; Highland community college, $1,297,948; Hutchinson community college, $5,999,224; Independence community college, $240,432; Johnson county community college, $9,274,494; Kansas City Kansas community college, $4,325,933; Labette community college, $1,175,485; Manhattan area technical college, $1,836,612; Neosho county community college, $1,564,299; Pratt community college, $1,102,058; Salina area technical college, $2,011,285; Seward county community college, $1,168,208; institute of technology at Washburn university, $3,939,338; and Wichita state university campus of applied sciences and technology, $12,757,741.

Teachers scholarship program (561-00-1000-0800) $3,094,046

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the teachers scholarship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Adult basic education (561-00-1000-0900) $1,567,031

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the adult basic education account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Governor’s scholarship program (561-00-1000-0950) $20,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the governor’s scholarship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas promise scholarship (561-00-1000-0960) $10,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas promise scholarship account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Municipal university operating grant (561-00-1000-1010) $17,570,000
Optometry education program (561-00-1000-1100) $107,089

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the optometry education program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

National guard education assistance (561-00-1000-1300) $5,400,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the national guard education assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Military service scholarships (561-00-1000-1310) $500,314

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the military service scholarships account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Tuition waivers (561-00-1000 1650) $2,950,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the tuition waivers account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas work study program (561-00-1000-2000) $546,813

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas work study program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Nursing student scholarship program (561-00-1000-4100) $1,417,255

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the nursing student scholarship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Nurse educator grant program (561-00-1000-4120) $188,126

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the nurse educator grant program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Nursing faculty and supplies grant program (561-00-1000-4130) $3,787,193

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the nursing faculty and supplies grant program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That the state board of regents is hereby authorized to make grants to Kansas postsecondary educational institutions with accredited nursing programs from the nursing faculty and supplies grant program account for expansion of nursing faculty, laboratory supplies and tools for student success: And provided further, That such grants shall be either need-based or competitive and shall be matched on the basis of $1 from the nursing faculty and supplies grant program account for $1 from the postsecondary educational institution receiving the grant.

State scholarship program (561-00-1000-4300) $1,035,919

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the state scholarship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the state scholarship program account for the state scholarship program under K.S.A. 74-32,239, and amendments thereto, and for the Kansas distinguished scholarship program under K.S.A. 74-3278 through 74-3283, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That, of the total amount appropriated in the state scholarship program account, the amount dedicated for the Kansas distinguished scholarship program shall not exceed $25,000.

Comprehensive grant program (561-00-1000-4500) $40,258,338

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the comprehensive grant program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all of such expenditures from such account shall require a match of local nonstate or private moneys on a $1-for-$1 basis: And provided further, That all expenditures from the comprehensive grant program account for fiscal year 2027 shall be made by the above agency in a manner that distributes 50% of such moneys to state educational institutions as defined in K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto, and Washburn university and 50% to not-for-profit independent institutions of higher education that are defined as a Kansas educational institution under K.S.A. 74-32,120, and amendments thereto.

ROTC service scholarships (561-00-1000-4600) $175,335

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the ROTC service scholarships account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Tuition for accelerating opportunities Kansas and GED accelerator $500,000

Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account for fiscal year 2027 for the payment of technical education tuition for adult students who are enrolled in career technical education classes while obtaining a high school equivalency (HSE) credential using the accelerating opportunity program and for the postsecondary education institution to provide a transcript to each student who completes such technical education course.

Two-year college student investment $2,500,000

Provided, Except as provided further, that all expenditures from the two-year college student investment account shall be distributed to the community colleges and technical colleges to be used for the development and implementation of initiatives that increase student success: Provided further, Except as provided further, that expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to the following institutions in the following amounts: Allen community college, $54,500; Barton community college, $186,713; Butler community college, $235,626; Cloud county community college, $51,351; Coffeyville community college, $53,535; Colby community college, $53,281; Cowley community college, $88,988; Dodge City community college, $63,287; Fort Scott community college, $47,389; Garden City community college, $82,995; Highland community college, $77,306; Hutchinson community college, $168,123; Independence community college, $28,139; Johnson county community college, $518,844; Kansas City Kansas community college, $160,148; Labette community college, $44,900; Neosho county community college, $55,414; Pratt community college, $48,456; Seward county community college, $65,268; Flint Hills technical college, $35,504; Fort Hays tech – north central, $32,355; Fort Hays tech – northwest, $29,815; Manhattan area technical college, $22,959; Salina area technical college, $31,745; Washburn institute of technology, $58,767; Wichita state university campus of applied sciences and technology, $204,592: Provided, however, That it is the intent of the legislature that this funding for the two-year college student investment account shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such purpose.

Two-year college business/industry and apprenticeship act $14,300,000

Provided, Except as provided further, that all expenditures from the two-year college business/industry and apprenticeship act account shall be distributed to the community colleges and technical colleges to be used for the development of apprenticeships, business and industry outreach and development of programing to meet the emerging needs of Kansas businesses: Provided further, Except as provided further, that expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to the following institutions in the following amounts: Allen community college, $311,741; Barton community college, $1,067,997; Butler community college, $1,347,779; Cloud county community college, $293,728; Coffeyville community college, $306,221; Colby community college, $304,768; Cowley community college, $509,013; Dodge City community college, $362,003; Flint Hills technical college, $203,082; Fort Hays state university – north central Kansas technical college, $185,069; Fort Hays state university – northwest Kansas technical college, $170,542; Fort Scott community college, $271,067; Garden City community college, $474,730; Highland community college, $442,190; Hutchinson community college, $961,662; Independence community college, $160,955; Johnson county community college, $2,967,787; Kansas City Kansas community college, $916,048; Labette community college, $256,831; Manhattan area technical college, $131,321; Neosho county community college, $316,971; Pratt community college, $277,168; Salina area technical college, $181,583; Seward county community college, $373,334; institute of technology at Washburn university, $336,146; and Wichita state university campus of applied sciences and technology, $1,170,264: Provided, however, That prior to any expenditures being made to any community college by the above agency from such account in fiscal year 2027, the agency shall receive a certification from each such community college certifying that the board of trustees of such community college has not adopted and will not adopt a resolution that increases the 2027 tax levy on the taxable tangible property of the community college district: And provided further, That, if any such certification is made, the above agency shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research and the director of the budget: And provided further, That on June 30, 2027, the sum of the amounts appropriated in such account to any community college that does not submit a certification is hereby lapsed.

GED credentials processing fees fund (561-00-2151-2100) No limit
Truck driver training fund (561-00-2172-4900) No limit
Inservice education workshop fee fund (561-00-2266) No limit
Financial aid services fee fund (561-00-2280-2800) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the financial aid services fee fund for operating expenditures directly or indirectly related to the operating costs associated with student financial assistance programs administered by the state board of regents: Provided further, That the chief executive officer of the state board of regents is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for the processing of applications and other activities related to student financial aid assistance programs administered by the state board of regents: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or a part of the direct and indirect operating expenses incurred for administering such programs: And provided further, That all moneys received for such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the financial aid services fee fund.

Motorcycle safety fund (561-00-2366-2360) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment fund (561-00-2433-3200) No limit
Grants fund (561-00-2525-2500) No limit
Private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund (561-00-2614-2610) No limit
Private postsecondary educational institution degree authorization expense reimbursement fee fund (561-00-2643-3300) No limit
Postsecondary education performance-based incentives fund (561-00-2777-2777) No limit
KAN-ED services fee fund (561-00-2814-2814) No limit
Kansas high school equivalency credential processing fee fund (561-00-2832-2832) No limit
Kansas adult learner grant program (561-00-2857-2856) No limit
Adult basic education – federal fund (561-00-3042-3000) No limit
Carl D. Perkins vocational and technical education – federal fund (561-00-3539-3539) No limit
Governor’s emergency education relief fund (561-00-3638) No limit
Earned indirect costs fund – federal (561-00-3642-3600) No limit
Paul Douglas teacher scholarship fund – federal (561-00-3879-3950) No limit
USAC E-rate program federal fund (561-00-3920-3920) No limit
Faculty of distinction program fund (561-00-7200-7050) No limit
Osteopathic medical service scholarship repayment fund (561-00-7216-6300) No limit
Nursing service scholarship program fund (561-00-7220-6800) No limit
Tuition waiver gifts, grants and reimbursements fund (561-00-7230-7230) No limit
Optometry education repayment fund (561-00-7203-7100) No limit
Teacher scholarship repayment fund (561-00-7205-7200) No limit
Nursing service scholarship repayment fund (561-00-7210-7400) No limit
Kansas national guard educational assistance program repayment fund (561-00-7228-7000) No limit
Nurse educator service scholarship repayment fund (561-00-7231-7300) No limit
ROTC service scholarship repayment fund (561-00-7232-7232) No limit
Private donations, gifts, grants bequest fund (561-00-7262-7700) No limit
Clearing fund (561-00-9029-9100) No limit
Regents clearing fund (561-00-9052-9200) No limit
Kansas national guard EMERGE program repayment fund No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the chief executive officer of the state board of regents, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation in an account of the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to another item of appropriation in an account of the state general fund for fiscal year 2027. The chief executive officer of the state board of regents shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research. As used in this subsection, “account” means any account of the state general fund of the state board of regents, the university of Kansas, the university of Kansas medical center, Kansas state university, Kansas state university Salina, Kansas state university veterinary medical center, Kansas state university extension systems and agriculture research programs, Wichita state university, Emporia state university, Pittsburg state university and Fort Hays state university.

(d) (1) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by any state educational institution from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for such state educational institution, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by such state educational institution from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of capital improvement projects making energy and other conservation improvements: Provided, That such capital improvement projects are hereby approved for such state educational institution for the purposes of K.S.A. 74-8905(b), and amendments thereto, and the authorization of issuance of one or more series of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with that statute from time to time during fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That no such bonds shall be issued until the state board of regents has first advised and consulted on any such project with the joint committee on state building construction: Provided further, That the amount of the bond proceeds that may be utilized for any such capital improvement project shall be subject to approval by the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, except that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session: And provided further, That, in addition to such project costs, any such amount of bond proceeds may include costs of issuance, capitalized interest and any required reserves for the payment of principal and interest on such bonds: And provided further, That all moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds shall be deposited and accounted for as prescribed by applicable bond covenants: And provided further, That payments relating to principal and interest on such bonds shall be subject to and dependent upon annual appropriations therefor to the state educational institution for which the bonds are issued: And provided further, That each energy conservation capital improvement project for which bonds are issued for financing under this subsection shall be designed and completed in order to have cost savings sufficient to be equal to or greater than the cost of debt service on such bonds: And provided further, That the state board of regents shall prepare and submit a report to the committee on appropriations of the house of representatives and the committee on ways and means of the senate on the savings attributable to energy conservation capital improvements for which bonds are issued for financing under this subsection at the beginning of the 2026 regular session of the legislature.

(2) As used in this subsection, “state educational institution” includes each state educational institution as defined in K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto.

(e) (1) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by any postsecondary educational institution from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 for such postsecondary educational institution as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by such postsecondary educational institution from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for the purpose of deeming any person who is enrolled as a member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, the Iowa Tribe of Kansas, the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska or of indigenous nations with historical connections to Kansas territories named in this subsection, regardless of the residence of such person prior to admission at a postsecondary educational institution, as a resident of this state for the purpose of tuition and fees for attendance at any postsecondary educational institution.

(2) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Postsecondary educational institution” means the same as defined in K.S.A. 74-3201b, and amendments thereto; and

(B) “indigenous nations with historical connections to Kansas territories” means any federally recognized tribe containing one or more references to the following tribal affiliations within such tribe’s name: Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Cheyenne, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Chippewa and Ojibwe (including Bay Mills), Choctaw, Comanche, Delaware, Iowa (Ioway and Baxoje), Kaw (Kanza), Kickapoo, Kiowa, Miami, Missouria (including Otoe-Missouria), Modoc, Muscogee (Creek, including Yuchi, Euchee or Uchee), Nez Perce, Omaha, Oneida, Osage, Otoe, Ottawa (Odawa), Potawatomi (Pottawatomi), Pawnee, Peoria, Ponca, Pueblo, Quapaw, Sac and Fox (including Meskwaki), Seminole, Seneca-Cayuga, Shawnee, Stockbridge-Munsee (Mohican), Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco and Tawakonie) and Wyandotte.

(f) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the Kansas adult learner grant program fund (561-00-2857-2857) of the state board of regents.

(g) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the state board of regents from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 or 2028, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 or 2027 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by such agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 and 2028 to require that any tenured faculty member who is placed on a one-year improvement plan during fiscal year 2027 and does not satisfactorily complete the one-year improvement plan is subject to dismissal, reassignment or other personnel actions as determined by the provost: Provided, That such tenured faculty member shall not be granted an additional one-year improvement plan: Provided further, That the above agency shall submit a report to the house of representatives committee on higher education budget on or before January 10, 2028, concerning the implementation of this subsection.

(h) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to provide a detailed report explaining the limitations and impediments on the scholarship and grant programs in the following accounts resulting in reappropriations from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2027: Osteopathic service scholarship account (561-00-1000-0180); Kansas education opportunity scholarships account (561-00-1000-0230); teachers scholarship program account (561-00-1000-0800); governor’s scholars program account (561-00-1000-0950); Kansas promise scholarship account (561-00-1000-0960); national guard education assistance account (561-00-1000-1300); military service scholarships account (561-00-1000-1310); tuition waivers account (561-00-1000-1650); nursing student scholarship program account (561-00-1000-4100); nurse educator grant program account (561-00-1000-4120); state scholarship program account (561-00-1000-4300); and comprehensive grant program account (561-00-1000-4500): Provided, That the above agency shall submit such report to the house committee on appropriations, house committee on higher education budget and the senate committee on ways and means on or before January 11, 2027.

(j) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute to the contrary, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, to fix, charge or collect an administrative fee from any state educational institution or to retain a portion of the transfer for funding transfers to such institutions: Provided, That as used in this subsection, “state educational institution” means the same as defined in K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto.

Sec. 115.

STATE BOARD OF REGENTS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, the following:

Osteopathic service scholarship (561-00-1000-0180) $1,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the osteopathic service scholarship account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

Kansas education opportunity scholarships (561-00-1000-0230) $1,700,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas education opportunity scholarships account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

EMERGE program assistance account (561-00-1000-0240) $2,200,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the EMERGE program assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

Teachers scholarship program (561-00-1000-0800) $3,094,046

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the teachers scholarship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

Governor’s scholars program (561-00-1000-0950) $20,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the governor’s scholars program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

Kansas promise scholarship (561-00-1000-0960) $10,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas promise scholarship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

Optometry education program (561-00-1000-1100) $107,089

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the optometry education program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

National guard educational assistance (561-00-1000-1300) $5,400,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the national guard educational assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028: Provided further, That moneys in the national guard educational assistance account represent and include the profits derived from the veterans benefit game pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8724, and amendments thereto.

Military service scholarships (561-00-1000-1310) $500,314

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the military service scholarships account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028: Provided further, That all expenditures from the military service scholarships account shall be made for scholarships awarded under the military service scholarship program act, K.S.A. 74-32,227 through 74-32,232, and amendments thereto.

Tuition waivers (561-00-1000-1650) $2,950,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the tuition waivers account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4364, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the state board of regents may reimburse a Kansas educational institution as defined in K.S.A. 75-4364, and amendments thereto, for reimbursement claims of up to the amount of the appropriation available for such waivers in fiscal year 2028.

Kansas work-study program (561-00-1000-2000) $546,813

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas work-study program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028: Provided further, That the state board of regents is hereby authorized to transfer moneys from the Kansas work-study program account to the Kansas career work-study program fund of any institution under its jurisdiction participating in the Kansas work-study program established by K.S.A. 74-3274 et seq., and amendments thereto: And provided further, That all moneys transferred from this account to the Kansas career work-study program fund of any such institution shall be expended for and in accordance with the Kansas work-study program.

Nursing student scholarship program (561-00-1000-4100) $1,417,255

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the nursing student scholarship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

Nurse educator grant program (561-00-1000-4120) $188,126

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the nurse educator grant program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028: Provided further, That all expenditures from the nurse educator grant program account shall be made for scholarships awarded under the nurse educator service scholarship program act.

State scholarship program (561-00-1000-4300) $1,035,919

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the state scholarship program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the state scholarship program account for the state scholarship program under K.S.A. 74-32,239, and amendments thereto, and for the Kansas distinguished scholarship program under K.S.A. 74-3278 through 74-3283, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That, of the total amount appropriated in the state scholarship program account, the amount dedicated for the Kansas distinguished scholarship program shall not exceed $25,000.

Comprehensive grant program (561-00-1000-4500) $40,258,338

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the comprehensive grant program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028: Provided further, That all of such expenditures from such account shall require a match of local nonstate or private moneys on a $1-for-$1 basis: And provided further, That all expenditures from the comprehensive grant program account for fiscal year 2028 shall be made by the above agency in a manner that distributes 50% of such moneys to state educational institutions as defined in K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto, and Washburn university and 50% to not-for-profit independent institutions of higher education that are defined as a Kansas educational institution under K.S.A. 74-32,120, and amendments thereto.

ROTC service scholarships (561-00-1000-4600) $175,335

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the ROTC service scholarships account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2027, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2028.

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures shall not exceed the following:

Kansas adult learner grant program fund (561-00-2857-2857) No limit

(c) On July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the Kansas adult learner grant program fund (561-00-2857-2857) of the state board of regents.

Sec. 116.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Facilities operations (521-00-1000-0303) $432,837

(b) On the effective date of this act, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-52,164, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the evidence-based programs account (521-00-1000-0050), the sum of $6,786,541 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the $57,311,502 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures account (521-00-1000-0603), the sum of $1,404 is hereby lapsed.

(d) On the effective date of this act, of the $24,391,081 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Ellsworth correctional facility – facilities operations account (177-00-1000-0303), the sum of $97,563 is hereby lapsed.

(e) On the effective date of this act, of the $48,480,936 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the El Dorado correctional facility – facilities operations account (195-00-1000-0303), the sum of $233 is hereby lapsed.

(f) On the effective date of this act, of the $53,121,639 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Hutchinson correctional facility – facilities operations account (313-00-1000-0303), the sum of $2,472 is hereby lapsed.

(g) On the effective date of this act, of the $28,985,818 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Kansas juvenile correctional complex – facilities operations account (352-00-1000-0303), the sum of $512,493 is hereby lapsed.

(h) On the effective date of this act, of the $19,284,631 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Larned state correctional facility – facilities operations account (408-00-1000-0303), the sum of $500 is hereby lapsed.

(i) On the effective date of this act, of the $25,986,288 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Norton correctional facility – facilities operations account (581-00-1000-0303), the sum of $177 is hereby lapsed.

(j) On the effective date of this act, of the $27,600,301 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 121(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the Winfield correctional facility – facilities operations account (712-00-1000-0303), the sum of $599 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 117.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Evidence-based programs (521-00-1000-0050) $13,489,325

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the evidence-based programs account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-52,164, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made from this account to conduct research into, and development of, evidence-based practices to reduce offender behavior and recidivism among juveniles: Provided, however, That the expenditures for such research and development shall not exceed $1,000,000: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-52,164, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the evidence-based programs account for the jobs for America’s graduates-Kansas programs: Provided, however, That the expenditures for such programs shall not exceed $5,500,000: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account to require jobs for America’s graduates-Kansas to submit a report to the Kansas juvenile justice oversight committee established by K.S.A. 75-52,161, and amendments thereto, on or after June 15, 2027, but on or before June 30, 2027: And provided further, That such report shall include the number of youths served and performance outcomes.

Juvenile crime community prevention (521-00-1000-0051) $1,500,000

Provided, That expenditures shall be made by such agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide grants to communities for evidence-based juvenile crime prevention programs: Provided further, That at least $500,000 of such grants shall require a $1-for-$1 local or private match.

Operating expenditures – juvenile services (521-00-1000-0103) $1,790,670

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures – juvenile services account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Treatment and programs – offender programs (521-00-1000-0151) $13,913,771

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the treatment and programs – offender programs account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Treatment and programs – medical and mental (521-00-1000-0152) $101,502,678

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the treatment and programs – medical and mental account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Department of corrections hepatitis C treatment (521-00-1000-0153) $2,165,196

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the department of corrections hepatitis C treatment account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Treatment and programs – KUMC contract (521-00-1000-0154) $2,293,588

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the treatment and programs – KUMC contract account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Community corrections (521-00-1000-0220) $31,098,494

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the community corrections account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That no expenditures may be made by any county from any grant made to such county from the community corrections account for either half of state fiscal year 2027 that supplant any amount of local public or private funding of existing programs as determined in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of corrections.

Prevention and graduated sanctions community grants (521-00-1000-0221) $21,620,419

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the prevention and graduated sanctions community grants account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That moneys awarded as grants from the prevention and graduated sanctions community grants account is not an entitlement to communities, but a grant that must meet conditions prescribed by the above agency for appropriate outcomes.

Facilities operations (521-00-1000-0303) $23,122,351

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Local jail payments (521-00-1000-0510) $1,550,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the local jail payments account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 19-1930, and amendments thereto, payments by the department of corrections under K.S.A. 19-1930(b), and amendments thereto, for the cost of maintenance of prisoners shall not exceed the per capita daily operating cost, not including inmate programs, for the department of corrections.

Operating expenditures (521-00-1000-0603) $61,259,058

Expansion projects (521-00-1000-0607) $815,918
Debt service payments – data systems replacement (521-00-1000-0702) $1,673,143
Priority capital improvement projects (521-00-1000-0800) $4,000,000
Equipment replacements (521-00-1000-0810) $756,213

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the equipment replacements account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Vehicle replacements (521-00-1000-0820) $591,717

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the vehicle replacements account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Ellsworth correctional facility – facilities operations (177-00-1000-0303) $24,917,941

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Ellsworth correctional facility – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Ellsworth correctional facility – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500.

El Dorado correctional facility – facilities operations (195-00-1000-0303) $49,610,171

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the El Dorado correctional facility – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the El Dorado correctional facility – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500.

Hutchinson correctional facility – facilities operations (313-00-1000-0303) $54,334,060

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Hutchinson correctional facility – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Hutchinson correctional facility – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500.

Kansas juvenile correctional complex – facilities operations (352-00-1000-0303) $28,662,258

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas juvenile correctional complex – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Kansas juvenile correctional complex – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account for educational services contracts, which are hereby authorized to be negotiated and entered into by the above agency with unified school districts or other accredited educational services providers.

Lansing correctional facility – facilities operations (400-00-1000-0303) $52,543,024

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Lansing correctional facility – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Lansing correctional facility – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500.

Larned state correctional facility – facilities operations (408-00-1000-0303) $19,714,066

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Larned state correctional facility – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Larned state correctional facility – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500.

Norton correctional facility – facilities operations (581-00-1000-0303) $26,533,038

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Norton correctional facility – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Norton correctional facility – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500.

Topeka correctional facility – facilities operations (660-00-1000-0303) $25,596,188

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Topeka correctional facility – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Topeka correctional facility – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500.

Winfield correctional facility – facilities operations (712-00-1000-0303) $28,192,945

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Winfield correctional facility – facilities operations account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the Winfield correctional facility – facilities operations account for official hospitality shall not exceed $500.

Prisoner review board (521-00-1000) $323,846

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Purchase of services account (521-00-1000-0300).

Supervision fees fund (521-00-2116-2100) No limit
Juvenile alternatives to detention fund (521-00-2250) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 79-4803, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the juvenile alternatives to detention fund for per diem payments to detention centers: Provided, however, That expenditures from the juvenile alternatives to detention fund for per diem payments to detention centers shall not exceed $100,000: And provided further, That the department of corrections is hereby authorized and directed to make expenditures from the juvenile alternatives to detention fund for fiscal year 2027 for purchase of services: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 79-4803, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the juvenile alternatives to detention fund for graduated sanctions.

Juvenile justice fee fund central office (521-00-2257) No limit
Department of corrections – general fees fund (521-00-2427-2450) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the department of corrections – general fees fund for operating expenditures for training programs for correctional personnel, including official hospitality: Provided further, That the secretary of corrections is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such programs: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred for such training programs, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for such programs shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the department of corrections – general fees fund.

Department of corrections forensic psychologist fund (521-00-2492-2492) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the department of corrections forensic psychologist fund for general healthcare contract expenses.

Community corrections supervision fund (521-00-2748-2748) No limit
Residential substance abuse treatment – federal fund (521-00-3006) No limit
Title I program for neglected and delinquent children – federal fund (521-00-3009) No limit
Distance learning and telemedicine – federal fund (521-00-3025) No limit
Ed Byrne memorial justice assistance grants – federal fund (521-00-3057) No limit
Prisoner reentry intv demo – federal fund (521-00-3063) No limit
Federal asset forfeiture – federal fund (521-00-3063-3713) No limit
Violence against women – federal fund (521-00-3214) No limit
Bulletproof vest partnership – federal fund (521-00-3216-3216) No limit
Title VI-B special education – federal fund (521-00-3234) No limit
Victims of crime act – federal fund (521-00-3260) No limit
Juvenile justice delinquency prevention federal fund (521-00-3351) No limit
Medical assistance program – federal fund (521-00-3414) No limit
USMS reimbursement – federal fund (521-00-3562-3562) No limit
Elementary & secondary schools emergency relief – federal fund (521-00-3638) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund – federal fund (521-00-3756) No limit
Prison rape elimination act (PREA) justice assistance grant – federal fund (521-00-3758) No limit
Second chance act – federal fund (521-00-3895-3895) No limit
Department of corrections – alien incarceration grant fund – federal (521-00-3943-3800) No limit
Juvenile delinquency prevention trust fund (521-00-7322-7000) No limit
State of Kansas – department of corrections inmate benefit fund (521-00-7950-5350) No limit
Ellsworth correctional facility – general fees fund (177-00-2227-2000) No limit
El Dorado correctional facility – general fees fund (195-00-2252-2000) No limit
Hutchinson correctional facility – general fees fund (313-00-2051-2000) No limit
Kansas juvenile correctional complex – fee fund (352-00-2321-2300) No limit
Kansas juvenile correctional complex – title I neglected and delinquent children – federal fund (352-00-3009) No limit
National school breakfast program – federal fund – Kansas juvenile correctional complex (352-00-3529-3529) No limit
National school lunch program – federal fund – Kansas juvenile correctional complex (352-00-3530-3530) No limit
Kansas juvenile correctional complex – gifts, grants and donations fund (352-00-7016-7000) No limit
Lansing correctional facility – general fees fund (400-00-2040-2040) No limit
Larned state correctional facility – general fees fund (408-00-2145-2000) No limit
Correctional industries fund (522-00-6126-7300) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the correctional industries fund for official hospitality.

Norton correctional facility – general fees fund (581-00-2238-2000) No limit
Topeka correctional facility – general fees fund (660-00-2090-2090) No limit
Topeka correctional facility – community development block grant – federal fund (660-00-3669-3669) No limit
Winfield correctional facility – general fees fund (712-00-2237-2000) No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of corrections, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state general fund for the department of corrections or any correctional institution or correctional facility under the general supervision and management of the secretary of corrections to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the department of corrections or any correctional institution or correctional facility under the general supervision and management of the secretary of corrections. The secretary of corrections shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3731, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall accept for payment from the secretary of corrections any duly authorized claim to be paid from the local jail payments account (521-00-1000-0510) of the state general fund during fiscal year 2027 for costs pursuant to K.S.A. 19-1930(b), and amendments thereto, even though such claim is not submitted or processed for payment within the fiscal year in which the service is rendered and whether or not the services were rendered prior to the effective date of this act.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3731, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall accept for payment from the director of Kansas correctional industries any duly authorized claim to be paid from the correctional industries fund (522-00-6126-7300) during fiscal year 2027 for operating or manufacturing costs even though such claim is not submitted or processed for payment within the fiscal year in which the service is rendered and whether or not the services were rendered prior to the effective date of this act. The director of Kansas correctional industries shall provide to the director of the budget on or before September 15, 2027, a detailed accounting of all such payments made from the correctional industries fund during fiscal year 2027.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of corrections, with the approval of the director of the budget, may make transfers from the correctional industries fund (522-00-6126-7300) to the department of corrections – general fees fund (521-00-2427-2450). The secretary of corrections shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all expenditures made by the department of corrections from the correctional industries fund (522-00-6126-7300) shall be made on budget for all purposes of state accounting and budgeting for the department of corrections.

(h) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-52,164, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during fiscal year 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount certified pursuant to K.S.A. 75-52,164(b), and amendments thereto, from each account of the state general fund of a state agency that has been determined by the secretary of corrections to be actual or projected cost savings to the evidence-based programs account of the state general fund of the department of corrections: Provided, That the secretary of corrections shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

Sec. 118.

ADJUTANT GENERAL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the following:

Operating expenditures (034-00-1000-0053) $4,002,388

Sec. 119.

ADJUTANT GENERAL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (034-00-1000-0053) $7,633,422

Civil air patrol – operating expenditures (034-00-1000-0103) $43,737
Disaster relief (034-00-1000-0200) $1,500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the disaster relief account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Military activation payments (034-00-1000-0300) $9,114

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the military activation payments account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures from the military activation payments account shall be for military activation payments authorized by and subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3228, and amendments thereto.

Kansas military emergency relief (034-00-1000-0400) $9,881

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the Kansas military emergency relief account for grants and interest-free loans, which are hereby authorized to be entered into by the adjutant general with repayment provisions and other terms and conditions including eligibility as may be prescribed by the adjutant general therefor, to members and families of the Kansas army and air national guard and members and families of the reserve forces of the United States of America who are Kansas residents, during the period preceding, during and after mobilization to provide assistance to eligible family members experiencing financial emergencies: Provided further, That such assistance may include, but shall not be limited to, medical, funeral, emergency travel, rent, utilities, child care, food expenses and other unanticipated emergencies: And provided further, That any moneys received by the adjutant general in repayment of any grants or interest-free loans made from the Kansas military emergency relief account shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the Kansas military emergency relief account.

Office of emergency communication (034-00-1000-0800) $319,191

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the office of emergency communication account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Inaugural expense fund (034-00-2003-2300) No limit
Nuclear safety emergency management fee fund (034-00-2081-2200) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the adjutant general may make transfers of moneys from the nuclear safety emergency management fee fund to other state agencies for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to agreements, which are hereby authorized to be entered into by the adjutant general with other state agencies to provide appropriate emergency management plans to administer the Kansas nuclear safety emergency management act, K.S.A. 48-940 et seq., and amendments thereto.

General fees fund (034-00-2102) No limit

Provided, That the adjutant general is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees agreed upon in memorandums of understanding with other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations: Provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the expenses incurred under the provisions of the memorandums of understanding with other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations: And provided further, That all fees received pursuant to such memorandums of understanding shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund.

Military fees fund – federal (034-00-2152) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received by the adjutant general from the federal government for reimbursement for expenditures made under agreements with the federal government shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the military fees fund – federal.

Armories and units general fees fund (034-00-2171-2010) No limit
NG – federal forfeiture fund (034-00-2184-2100) No limit
Adjutant general expense fund (034-00-2357) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment fund – military division (034-00-2400-2030) No limit
State emergency fund (034-00-2437) No limit
State emergency fund weather disasters 5/4/2007 (034-00-2441) No limit
State emergency fund weather disasters 12/06, 7/07 (034-00-2445) No limit
Office of emergency communications fund (034-00-2496-2496) No limit

Provided, That the adjutant general is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for recovery of costs associated with the use of the above agency’s communication equipment by other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations: Provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the expenses incurred in providing for the use of the above agency’s communication equipment by other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations: And provided further, That all fees received for use of the above agency’s communication equipment by other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations or not-for-profit organizations shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the office of emergency communications fund.

State asset forfeiture fund (034-00-2498-2498) No limit
Kansas military emergency relief fund (034-00-2658-2650) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the Kansas military emergency relief fund for grants and interest-free loans, which are hereby authorized to be entered into by the adjutant general with repayment provisions and other terms and conditions including eligibility as may be prescribed by the adjutant general therefor, to members and families of the Kansas army and air national guard and members and families of the reserve forces of the United States of America who are Kansas residents, during the period preceding, during and after mobilization to provide assistance to eligible family members experiencing financial emergencies: Provided further, That such assistance may include, but shall not be limited to, medical, funeral, emergency travel, rent, utilities, child care, food expenses and other unanticipated emergencies: And provided further, That any moneys received by the adjutant general in repayment of any grants or interest-free loans made from the Kansas military emergency relief fund shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the Kansas military emergency relief fund.

Great plains joint regional training center fee fund (034-00-2688-2688) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the great plains joint regional training center fee fund for use of the great plains joint regional training center by other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations: Provided further, That the adjutant general is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for recovery of costs associated with the use of the great plains joint regional training center by other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the expenses incurred in providing for the use of the great plains joint regional training center by other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations: And provided further, That all fees received for use of the great plains joint regional training center by other state agencies, local government agencies, for-profit organizations or not-for-profit organizations shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the great plains joint regional training center fee fund.

Military honors funeral fund (034-00-2789-2789) No limit

Provided, That the adjutant general is hereby authorized to accept gifts and donations of money during fiscal year 2027 for military funeral honors or purposes related thereto: Provided further, That such gifts and donations of money shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the military honors funeral fund.

Disaster grants – public assistance federal fund (034-00-3005) No limit
Hazard mitigation grant federal fund (034-00-3019) No limit
National guard military operations/maintenance federal fund (034-00-3055-3300) No limit
Hazard material training and planning – federal fund (034-00-3121-3310) No limit
Military construction national guard federal fund (034-00-3192-3192) No limit
National guard civilian youth opportunities federal fund (034-00-3193-3193) No limit
Econ adjustment/military installation federal fund (034-00-3196-3196) No limit
Public safety partner/community policing (034-00-3218-3220) No limit
Pre-disaster mitigation – federal fund (034-00-3268-3269) No limit
Fire management assistance grant – federal fund (034-00-3320-3320) No limit
Public safety interoperable communications grant program federal fund (034-00-3340-3340) No limit
Citizen corps federal fund (034-00-3341-3341) No limit
Emergency management performance grant – federal fund (034-00-3342-3342) No limit
Disaster assistance to individual/household federal fund (034-00-3405-3405) No limit
Interoperability communication equipment fund (034-00-3449-3449) No limit
Safe and drug-free schools and communities national programs federal fund (034-00-3569-3569) No limit
State and local implementation grant program – federal fund (034-00-3576-3576) No limit
Emergency management assistance compact federal fund (034-00-3609-3605) No limit
Law enforcement terrorism prevention program federal fund (034-00-3613-3600) No limit
State homeland security program federal fund (034-00-3629-3629) No limit
Emergency systems for advanced registration for volunteer health professionals – federal fund (034-00-3748-3748) No limit
Coronavirus relief fund – federal fund (034-00-3753) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (034-00-3756-3536) No limit
Civil air patrol – grants and contributions – federal fund (034-00-7315-7000) No limit
Kansas intelligence fusion center fund No limit
Kansas national guard counter drug state forfeiture fund No limit

(c) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the adjutant general from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 and from which expenditures may be made for salaries and wages, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the adjutant general from such moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 48-205, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to other positions within the adjutant general’s department in the unclassified service as prescribed by law for additional positions in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act: Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-2935, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the adjutant general may appoint a deputy adjutant general, who shall have no military command authority, and who may be a civilian and shall have served at least five years as a commissioned officer with the Kansas national guard, who will perform such duties as the adjutant general shall assign, and who will serve in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act: Provided further, That the position of such deputy adjutant general in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act shall be established by the adjutant general within the position limitation established for the adjutant general on the number of full-time and regular part-time positions equated to full-time, excluding seasonal and temporary positions, paid from appropriations for fiscal year 2027 made by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the adjutant general, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027, from the state general fund for the adjutant general to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund for the adjutant general: Provided, That the adjutant general shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

Sec. 120.

OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures other than refunds authorized by law shall not exceed the following:

Emergency response fund (234-00-2589) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the state fire marshal from the emergency response fund for fiscal year 2026 for the purposes of responding to hazardous materials or search and rescue incidents or declared disasters without prior approval of the state finance council: Provided, however, That expenditures from the emergency response fund during fiscal year 2026 for the purposes of responding to hazardous materials or search and rescue incidents or declared disasters without prior approval by the state finance council shall not exceed $50,000, except upon approval of the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, except that such approval may also be given while the legislature is in session: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-1519, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made by the state fire marshal from the emergency response fund during fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to rural fire departments that have incurred extraordinary expenses for firefighting and fire management services provided in designated areas where a state or federal disaster has been declared during fiscal year 2026: And provided, however, That the total amount of all grants awarded to rural fire departments during fiscal year 2026 shall not exceed $250,000.

(b) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 125(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the fire marshal fee fund (234-00-2330) of the above agency is hereby increased from $10,390,287 to $10,684,990.

(c) On the effective date of this act, the provisions of the proviso under section 125(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas for the emergency response fund are hereby declared to be null and void and shall have no force and effect.

Sec. 121.

OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures, other than refunds authorized by law, purchases of nationally recognized adopted codes for resale and federally reimbursed overtime, shall not exceed the following:

Boiler inspection fee fund (234-00-2128-2128) No limit

Provided, That, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any statute, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the boiler inspection fee fund for fiscal year 2027 by the above agency, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the boiler inspection fee fund for operating expenses of the above agency.

Fire marshal fee fund (234-00-2330) $11,276,564

Provided, That expenditures from the fire marshal fee fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not to exceed $500,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to award grants to local volunteer fire departments for equipment.

Hemp processing program (234-00-2330-2002) No limit
Explosives regulatory and training fund (234-00-2361-2361) No limit
Emergency response fund (234-00-2589) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the state fire marshal from the emergency response fund for fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of responding to hazardous materials or search and rescue incidents or declared disasters without prior approval of the state finance council: Provided, however, That expenditures from the emergency response fund during fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of responding to hazardous materials or search and rescue incidents or declared disasters without prior approval by the state finance council shall not exceed $50,000, except upon approval by the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, except that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-1519, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made by the state fire marshal from the emergency response fund during fiscal year 2027 to provide grants to rural fire departments that have incurred extraordinary expenses for firefighting and fire management services provided in designated areas where a state or federal disaster has been declared during fiscal year 2026 or 2027: And provided, however, That the total amount of all grants awarded to rural fire departments from the emergency response fund during fiscal years 2026 and 2027 shall not exceed $250,000.

State fire marshal liquefied petroleum gas fee fund (234-00-2608-2600) No limit
Non-fuel flammable or combustible liquid aboveground storage tank system fund (234-00-2626-2610) No limit
Fire safety standard and firefighter protection act enforcement fund (234-00-2694-2620) No limit
Cigarette fire safety standard and firefighter protection act fund (234-00-2696-2630) No limit
Elevator safety fee fund (234-00-2854-2854) No limit
FFY12 HMEP grant – federal fund (234-00-3121-3121) No limit
Contract inspections fund (234-00-6122-6122) No limit
Intragovernmental service fund (234-00-6160-6000) No limit
Gifts, grants and donations fund (234-00-7405-7400) No limit

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the state fire marshal, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer funds from the fire marshal fee fund (234-00-2330-2000) to the emergency response fund (234-00-2589) of the state fire marshal. The state fire marshal shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research and the director of the budget: Provided, That the aggregate amount of such transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, shall not exceed $500,000.

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the budget and the director of legislative research shall consult periodically and review the balance credited to and the estimated receipts to be credited to the fire marshal fee fund (234-00-2330-2000) during fiscal year 2027, and, upon a finding by the director of the budget in consultation with the director of legislative research that the total of the unencumbered balance and estimated receipts to be credited to the fire marshal fee fund during fiscal year 2027 are insufficient to fund the budgeted expenditures and transfers from the fire marshal fee fund for fiscal year 2027 in accordance with the provisions of appropriation acts, the director of the budget shall certify such finding to the director of accounts and reports. Upon receipt of any such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount of moneys from the emergency response fund (234-00-2589) to the fire marshal fee fund that is required, in accordance with the certification by the director of the budget under this subsection, to fund the budgeted expenditures and transfers from the fire marshal fee fund for the remainder of fiscal year 2027 in accordance with the provisions of appropriation acts, as specified by the director of the budget pursuant to such certification.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the budget and the director of legislative research shall consult periodically and review the balance credited to and the estimated receipts to be credited to the fire marshal fee fund (234-00-2330-2000) and any other resources available to the fire marshal fee fund during the fiscal year 2027, and, upon a finding by the director of the budget in consultation with the director of legislative research that the total of the unencumbered balance and estimated receipts to be credited to the fire marshal fee fund during fiscal year 2027 are insufficient to meet in full the estimated expenditures for fiscal year 2027 as they become due to meet the financial obligations imposed by law on the fire marshal fee fund as a result of a cash flow shortfall, within the authorized budgeted expenditures in accordance with the provisions of appropriation acts, the director of the budget is authorized and directed to certify such finding to the director of accounts and reports. Upon receipt of any such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount of money specified in such certification from the state general fund to the fire marshal fee fund in order to maintain the cash flow of the fire marshal fee fund for such purposes for fiscal year 2027. The aggregate amount of such transfers during fiscal year 2027 pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed $500,000. Within one year from the date of each such transfer to the fire marshal fee fund pursuant to this subsection, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount equal to the amount transferred from the state general fund to the fire marshal fee fund from the fire marshal fee fund to the state general fund in accordance with a certification for such purpose by the director of the budget. At the same time as the director of the budget transmits any certification under this subsection to the director of accounts and reports during fiscal year 2027, the director of the budget shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the state fire marshal, may transfer funds from the contract inspections fund (234-00-6122-6122) of the state fire marshal to the fire marshal fee fund (234-00-2330-2000) of the state fire marshal. The state fire marshal shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research and the director of the budget.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the state fire marshal is hereby authorized to transfer moneys appropriated during fiscal year 2026 from the elevator safety fee fund (234-00-2854-2854) to the fire marshal fee fund (234-00-2330-2000) to be expended during fiscal year 2027 by the state fire marshal to administer the provisions of the elevator safety act, K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 44-1801 through 44-1820, and amendments thereto.

Sec. 122.

KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 127(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the Kansas highway patrol operations fund (280-00-2034-1100) of the above agency is hereby decreased from $78,968,732 to $77,802,258.

(b) On the effective date of this act, the transfer on April 1, 2026, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 127(d) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the Kansas highway patrol operations fund (280-00-2034-1100) of the above agency for the purpose of financing the Kansas highway patrol operations is hereby decreased from $19,742,183 to $18,575,709.

(c) On the effective date of this act, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $150,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the highway safety fund (280-00-2217-2250) of the Kansas highway patrol for the purpose of financing the motorist assistance program of the Kansas highway patrol.

Sec. 123.

KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL

Kansas highway patrol operations fund (280-00-2034-1100) $84,345,537

Provided, That expenditures from the Kansas highway patrol operations fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $3,000: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the Kansas highway patrol operations fund for the purchase of civilian clothing for members of the Kansas highway patrol assigned to duties pursuant to K.S.A. 74-2105, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That the superintendent shall make expenditures from the Kansas highway patrol operations fund for necessary moving expenses in accordance with K.S.A. 75-3225, and amendments thereto: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $2,400,000 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 for modernizing TASER units and training systems: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made from the Kansas highway patrol operations fund in an amount of not more than $505,000 for cloud server migration costs.

General fees fund (280-00-2179-2200) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received from the sale of used equipment, recovery of and reimbursements for expenditures and any other source of revenue shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund, except as otherwise provided by law: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of article 66 of chapter 75 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the general fees fund, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such fund to sell the personal sidearm, with a trigger lock, of a part-time state law enforcement officer, who has 10 years or more of service, to such officer, subject to the following: (1) Such officer is resigning; (2) the sale of such personal sidearm shall be for the amount equal to the total of the fair market value of the sidearm, as fixed by the superintendent, plus the cost of the trigger lock; and (3) no sale of a personal sidearm shall be made to any resigning officer unless the superintendent determines that the employment record and performance evaluations of each such officer are satisfactory: And provided further, That all proceeds from the sale of personal sidearms and trigger locks shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not more than $250,000 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to provide for a comprehensive wellness program for the above agency’s employees.

Nuclear fee fund (280-00-2179-2206) No limit
Motor carrier safety assistance program state fund (280-00-2208) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the motor carrier safety assistance program state fund for necessary moving expenses in accordance with K.S.A. 75-3225, and amendments thereto.

Kansas highway patrol staffing and training fund (280-00-2211-2211) No limit
Vehicle identification number fee fund (280-00-2213) No limit
Highway safety fund (280-00-2217-2250) No limit
State forfeiture fund – pending (280-00-2264-2264) No limit
Highway patrol training center fund (280-00-2306) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the highway patrol training center fund for use of the highway patrol training center by other state agencies, local government agencies and not-for-profit organizations: Provided further, That the superintendent of the Kansas highway patrol is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for recovery of costs associated with use of the highway patrol training center by other state agencies, local government agencies and not-for-profit organizations: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the expenses incurred in providing for the use of the highway patrol training center by other state or local government agencies: And provided further, That all fees received for use of the highway patrol training center by other state agencies, local government agencies or not-for-profit organizations shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the highway patrol training center fund.

Highway patrol motor vehicle fund (280-00-2317-2800) No limit
Aircraft fund – on budget (280-00-2368-2360) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the aircraft fund – on budget by the above agency in an amount of not to exceed $1,300,000 for the maintenance and operations of any aircraft of the above agency.

DUI – IID designation fund (280-00-2380-2380) No limit
Kansas highway patrol state forfeiture fund (280-00-2413-2100) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 60-4117, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, expenditures may be made from the Kansas highway patrol state forfeiture fund for salaries and wages, and associated fringe benefits of non-supervisory personnel.

For patrol of Kansas turnpike fund (280-00-2514-2500) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the for patrol of Kansas turnpike fund for necessary moving expenses in accordance with K.S.A. 75-3225, and amendments thereto.

Drug tax stamp enforcement fund (280-00-2825-2825) No limit
Disaster grants – public assistance – federal fund (280-00-3005-3005) No limit
Edward Byrne memorial justice assistance grant – federal fund (280-00-3057) No limit
National motor carrier safety assistance program – federal fund (280-00-3073) No limit

Provided, That expenditures shall be made from the national motor carrier safety assistance program – federal fund for necessary moving expenses in accordance with K.S.A. 75-3225, and amendments thereto.

BAU fund (280-00-3092) No limit
Homeland security federal fund (280-00-3199) No limit
Edward Byrne memorial assistance grant – state and local law enforcement – federal fund (280-00-3213-3213) No limit
Bulletproof vest partner – federal fund (280-00-3216-3216) No limit
Public safety partnership and community policing federal fund (280-00-3218-3218) No limit
Performance registration information system management – federal fund (280-00-3239-3239) No limit
Commercial vehicle information system network – federal fund (280-00-3244-3244) No limit
High priority – innovative technology deployment grant fund (280-00-3244-3245) No limit
Highway planning and construction – federal fund (280-00-3333-3333) No limit
KHP federal forfeiture – federal fund (280-00-3545) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the KHP federal forfeiture – fund by the above agency for the capital improvement project or projects for troop F headquarters.

High intensity drug trafficking areas – federal fund (280-00-3615-3000) No limit
Homeland security program – federal fund (280-00-3629) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (280-00-3756) No limit
Emergency ops cntr – federal fund (280-00-3808-3808) No limit
State and community highway safety – federal fund (280-00-3815-3815) No limit
Capitol area security fund (280-00-6143-6100) No limit
Executive aircraft fund (280-00-6144-6120) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the executive aircraft fund to provide aircraft services to other state agencies and to purchase liability and property damage insurance for state aircraft: Provided further, That the superintendent of the highway patrol is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such aircraft services to other state agencies: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred in providing such services: And provided further, That all fees received for such services shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the executive aircraft fund: And provided further, That expenditures shall be made from the executive aircraft fund by the above agency in an amount of not to exceed $1,500,000 for the maintenance and operations of any aircraft of the above agency.

Motor vehicle fuel and storeroom sales fund (280-00-6155-6200) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the motor vehicle fuel and storeroom sales fund to acquire and sell commodities and to provide services to local governments and other state agencies: Provided further, That the superintendent of the Kansas highway patrol is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such commodities and services: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the expenses incurred in acquiring or providing and selling such commodities and services: And provided further, That all fees received for such commodities and services shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the motor vehicle fuel and storeroom sales fund.

1122 program clearing fund (280-00-7280) No limit
Gifts and donations fund (280-00-7331) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the gifts and donations fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

Ignition interlock devices program fund No limit
Body worn camera implementation fund No limit
General department of justice federal grant fund No limit

(b) On or before the 10^th of each month during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the 1122 program clearing fund (280-00-7280-7280) interest earnings based on: (1) The average daily balance of moneys in the 1122 program clearing fund for the preceding month; and (2) the net earnings rate for the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.

(c) Except as provided further, on July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, and April 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter each such date as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount specified by the executive director of the state corporation commission, with the approval of the director of the budget, of not more than $500,000 from the motor carrier license fees fund (143-00-2812-5500) of the state corporation commission to the motor carrier safety assistance program state fund (280-00-2208) of the Kansas highway patrol: Provided, however, That the total of all transfers shall not exceed $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2027.

(d) Except as provided further, on July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, and April 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter each such date as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $21,086,384.25 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the Kansas highway patrol operations fund (280-00-2034-1100) of the Kansas highway patrol for the purpose of financing the Kansas highway patrol operations. In addition to other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the state highway fund during fiscal year 2027 and notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, transfers and expenditures may be made from the state highway fund during fiscal year 2027 for support and maintenance of the Kansas highway patrol.

(e) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $500,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the highway safety fund (280-00-2217-2250) of the Kansas highway patrol for the purpose of financing the motorist assistance program of the Kansas highway patrol.

(f) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $500,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the general fees fund (280-00-2179-2200) of the Kansas highway patrol for the purpose of financing operating expenditures of the Kansas highway patrol.

(g) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,300,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the aircraft fund – on budget (280-00-2368-2360) of the Kansas highway patrol.

(h) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $1,500,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the executive aircraft fund (280-00-6144-6120) of the Kansas highway patrol for the purpose of maintaining and operating the executive aircraft.

Sec. 124.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL – KANSAS BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $44,616,981 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 129(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures account (083-00-1000-0083), the sum of $30,426 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 125.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL – KANSAS BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (083-00-1000-0083) $46,404,371

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated to the operating expenditures account for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from the operating expenditures account for official hospitality shall not exceed $750: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $885,545 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 for operating expenditures for the Pittsburg crime center and laboratory.

Meth lab cleanup (083-00-1000-0200) $51,486

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the meth lab cleanup account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That the above agency is hereby authorized to make expenditures from the meth lab cleanup account to contract for services for remediation of sites determined by law enforcement as hazardous resulting from the production of methamphetamine.

Record check fee fund (083-00-2044-2010) No limit

Provided, That the director of the Kansas bureau of investigation is authorized to fix, charge and collect fees in order to recover all or part of the direct and indirect operating expenses for criminal history record checks conducted for noncriminal justice entities including government agencies and private organizations: Provided, however, That all moneys received for such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the record check fee fund: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the record check fee fund for operating expenditures of the Kansas bureau of investigation.

Forensic laboratory and materials fee fund (083-00-2077) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the forensic laboratory and materials fee fund for the acquisition of laboratory equipment and materials and for other direct or indirect operating expenditures for the forensic laboratory of the Kansas bureau of investigation: Provided, however, That all expenditures from this fund of moneys received as Kansas bureau of investigation laboratory analysis fees pursuant to K.S.A. 28-176, and amendments thereto, shall be for the purposes authorized by K.S.A. 28-176(e), and amendments thereto: Provided further, That all fees received for such laboratory tests, including all moneys received pursuant to K.S.A. 28-176(a), and amendments thereto, shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the forensic laboratory and materials fee fund.

General fees fund (083-00-2140) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund for direct or indirect operating expenditures incurred for the following activities: (1) Conducting education and training classes for special agents and other personnel, including official hospitality; (2) purchasing illegal drugs, making contacts and acquiring information leading to illegal drug outlets, contraband and stolen property, and conducting other activities for similar investigatory purposes; (3) conducting investigations and related activities for the Kansas lottery or the Kansas racing and gaming commission; (4) conducting DNA forensic laboratory tests and related activities; (5) preparing, publishing and distributing crime prevention materials; and (6) conducting agency operations: Provided, however, That the director of the Kansas bureau of investigation is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees in order to recover all or part of the direct and indirect operating expenses incurred, except as otherwise hereinafter provided, for the following: (1) Education and training services made available to local law enforcement personnel in classes conducted for special agents and other personnel of the Kansas bureau of investigation; (2) investigations and related activities conducted for the Kansas lottery or the Kansas racing and gaming commission, except that the fees fixed for these activities shall be fixed in order to recover all of the direct and indirect expenses incurred for such investigations and related activities; (3) DNA forensic laboratory tests and related activities; and (4) sale and distribution of crime prevention materials: Provided further, That all fees received for such activities shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund: And provided further, That all moneys that are expended for any such evidence purchase, information acquisition or similar investigatory purpose or activity from whatever funding source and that are recovered shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund: And provided further, That all moneys received as gifts, grants or donations for the preparation, publication or distribution of crime prevention materials shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund: And provided further, That expenditures from any moneys received from the division of alcoholic beverage control and credited to the general fees fund may be made by the Kansas bureau of investigation for all purposes for which expenditures may be made for operating expenditures: And provided further, That expenditures from any moneys received from the Kansas criminal justice information system committee and credited to the general fees fund may be made by the Kansas bureau of investigation for all purposes for which expenditures may be made for training activities and official hospitality.

Kansas bureau of investigation state forfeiture fund (083-00-2283) No limit

Provided, That expenditures made from the Kansas bureau of investigation state forfeiture fund shall not be considered a source of revenue to meet normal operating expenses, but for such special, additional law enforcement purposes including direct or indirect operating expenditures incurred for conducting educational classes and training for special agents and other personnel, including official hospitality.

Kansas bureau of investigation motor vehicle fund (083-00-2344-2050) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the Kansas bureau of investigation motor vehicle fund to acquire and sell motor vehicles for the Kansas bureau of investigation: Provided further, That all moneys received for sale of motor vehicles of the Kansas bureau of investigation shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the Kansas bureau of investigation motor vehicle fund.

Criminal justice information system line fund (083-00-2457) No limit

Provided, That in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the criminal justice information system line fund pursuant to K.S.A. 74-5707, and amendments thereto, expenditures may be made from the criminal justice information system line fund for salaries and wages, contractual services, commodities and capital outlay for the maintenance and support of the Kansas criminal justice information system.

DNA database fund (083-00-2676-2700) No limit
Disaster grants – public assistance federal fund (083-00-3005-3005) No limit
Ed Byrne memorial justice assistance federal fund (083-00-3057) No limit
eCitation national priority safety program – federal fund (083-00-3092) No limit
Sexual assault kit grant – federal fund (083-00-3146-3146) No limit
National criminal history improvement program federal fund (083-00-3189-3189) No limit
Homeland security federal fund (083-00-3199) No limit
Ed Byrne state/local law enforcement federal fund (083-00-3213-3213) No limit
Violence against women – ARRA federal fund (083-00-3214) No limit
Bulletproof vest partnership – federal fund (083-00-3216-3211) No limit
Project safe neighborhoods fund (083-00-3217-3217) No limit
Public safety partnership and community policing federal fund (083-00-3218-3218) No limit
Law enforcement mental health and wellness act grant (083-00-3218-3221) No limit
Forensic DNA backlog reduction federal fund (083-00-3226-3226) No limit
Coverdell forensic sciences improvement federal fund (083-00-3227-3227) No limit
AWA implementation grant program federal fund (083-00-3228-3228) No limit
Anti-gang initiative federal fund (083-00-3229-3229) No limit
Crime victim assistance discretionary grant (083-00-3250-3260) No limit
Substance use disorder federal fund (083-00-3294) No limit
High intensity drug trafficking area – federal fund (083-00-3349-3100) No limit
Federal grants – marijuana eradication – federal fund (083-00-3350) No limit
Ed Byrne memorial JAG – ARRA federal fund (083-00-3455-3455) No limit
Convicted/arrestee DNA backlog reduction federal fund (083-00-3489-3489) No limit
Convicted offender/arrestee DNA backlog reduction federal fund (083-00-3489-3489) No limit
KBI-FBI reimbursement federal fund (083-00-3506-3506) No limit
Social security administration reimbursement – federal fund (083-00-3560-3560) No limit
Ncs-x grant – federal fund (083-00-3580-3580) No limit
State homeland security program federal fund (083-00-3629-3629) No limit
Byrne discretionary community fund (083-00-3654) No limit
Coronavirus emergency supplemental fund (083-00-3671) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (083-00-3756) No limit
State and community highway safety fund (083-00-3815) No limit
Federal forfeiture fund (083-00-3940) No limit

Provided, That expenditures made from the federal forfeiture fund shall not be considered a source of revenue to meet normal operating expenses, but for such special, additional law enforcement purposes including direct or indirect operating expenditures incurred for conducting educational classes and training for special agents and other personnel, including official hospitality.

Agency motor pool fund (083-00-6117) No limit
Intergovernmental service fund (083-00-6119-6100) No limit
Opioid summit fund No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the attorney general may authorize full-time non-FTE unclassified permanent positions and regular part-time non-FTE unclassified permanent positions for the Kansas bureau of investigation that are paid from appropriations for the office of the attorney general – Kansas bureau of investigation for fiscal year 2027 made by this act or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, which shall be in addition to the number of full-time and regular part-time positions equated to full-time, excluding seasonal and temporary positions, authorized for fiscal year 2027 for the office of the attorney general – Kansas bureau of investigation. The attorney general shall certify each such authorization for non-FTE unclassified permanent positions for the Kansas bureau of investigation to the director of personnel services of the department of administration and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research and the director of the budget.

Sec. 126.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD

Emergency medical services operating fund (206-00-2326-4000) $2,387,628

Provided, That the emergency medical services board is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees in order to recover costs incurred for distributing educational videos, replacing lost educational materials and mailing labels of those licensed by the board: Provided further, That such fees may be fixed in order to recover all or part of such costs: And provided further, That all moneys received from such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the emergency medical services operating fund: And provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 65-6128 or 65-6129b, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, all moneys received by the emergency medical services board for fees authorized by law for licensure or the issuance of permits, or for any other regulatory duties and functions prescribed by law in the field of emergency medical services, shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the emergency medical services operating fund of the emergency medical services board: And provided further, That expenditures from the emergency medical services operating fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,000.

Education incentive grant payment fund (206-00-2396-2510) No limit

Provided, That the priority for award of education incentive grants shall be to award such grants to rural areas.

EMS revolving fund (206-00-2449-2400) No limit

Provided, That, if an organization agrees to receive money from the EMS revolving fund, the organization shall enter into a grant agreement requiring such organization to submit a written report to the emergency medical services board detailing and accounting for all expenditures and receipts related to the use of the moneys received from the EMS revolving fund: Provided further, That the emergency medical services board shall prepare a written report specifying and accounting for all moneys allocated to and expended from the EMS revolving fund: And provided further, That such report shall be submitted to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means on or before February 1, 2027.

EMS criminal history and fingerprinting fund (206-00-2806-2806) No limit

(b) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the emergency medical services board from the emergency medical services operating fund (206-00-2326-4000) for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the emergency medical services board from the emergency medical services operating fund for fiscal year 2027 for the purpose of implementing a grant program for emergency medical services training and educational assistance for persons in underserved areas: Provided, That when issuing such grants, first priority shall be given to ambulance services submitting applications seeking grants to pay the cost of recruiting volunteers and cost of the initial courses of training for emergency medical service providers: Provided further, That the second priority shall be given to ambulance services submitting applications seeking grants to pay the cost of continuing education for emergency medical service providers: And provided further, That the third priority shall be given to ambulance services submitting applications seeking grants to pay the cost of education for emergency medical service providers who are obtaining a postsecondary education degree for the purpose of becoming instructors of emergency medical services educational courses.

(c) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the emergency medical services board from the moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for the emergency medical services board for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the emergency medical services board from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for the emergency medical services board for fiscal year 2027 to require emergency medical services agencies in each of the six EMS regions of the state to prepare and submit a report of the expenditures made and moneys received in each of the EMS regions that are related to the operation and administration of the Kansas emergency medical services regional operations to the emergency medical services board: Provided, That the report for each EMS region shall specify and account for all moneys appropriated from the state treasury for the emergency medical services board and disbursed to each such EMS region for the operation of the education and training of emergency medical service providers in each such EMS region.

(d) On July 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter each such date as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $150,000 from the emergency medical services operating fund (206-00-2326-4000) to the educational incentive grant payment fund (206-00-2396-2510) of the emergency medical services board.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the budget and the director of legislative research shall consult periodically and review the balance credited to and the estimated receipts to be credited to the emergency medical services operating fund (206-00-2326-4000) during fiscal year 2027, and, upon a finding by the director of the budget in consultation with the director of legislative research that the total of the unencumbered balance and estimated receipts to be credited to the emergency medical services operating fund during fiscal year 2027 are insufficient to fund the budgeted expenditures and transfers from the emergency medical services operating fund for fiscal year 2027 in accordance with the provisions of appropriation acts, the director of the budget shall certify such funding to the director of accounts and reports. Upon receipt of any such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount of moneys from the education incentive grant payment fund (206-00-2396-2510) to the emergency medical services operating fund that is required, in accordance with the certification by the director of the budget under this subsection, to fund the budgeted expenditures and transfers from the emergency medical services operating fund for the remainder of fiscal year 2027 in accordance with the provisions of appropriation acts, as specified by the director of the budget pursuant to such certification.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, if any EMS regional council enters into a grant agreement with the emergency medical services board, such council shall be required to submit pursuant to such grant agreement a written report detailing and accounting for all expenditures and receipts of such council during such fiscal year. The emergency medical services board shall prepare a written report specifying and accounting for all moneys received by and expended by each individual council that has reported to the emergency medical services board pursuant to such grant agreement and submit such report to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means on or before February 1, 2027.

Sec. 127.

KANSAS SENTENCING COMMISSION

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,443,127 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 132(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures account (626-00-1000-0303), the sum of $49,276 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $11,955,628 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 132(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the substance abuse treatment programs account (626-00-1000-0600), the sum of $600,000 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 128.

KANSAS SENTENCING COMMISSION

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (626-00-1000-0303) $1,556,828

Substance abuse treatment programs (626-00-1000-0600) $11,893,129

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the substance abuse treatment programs account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 21-6824, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, in addition to other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the substance abuse treatment programs account of the state general fund during fiscal year 2026, expenditures may be made from such account for operating costs.

General fees fund (626-00-2201) No limit
Statistical analysis – federal fund (626-00-3600) No limit

Sec. 129.

KANSAS COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICERS’ STANDARDS AND TRAINING

Kansas commission on peace officers’ standards and training fund (529-00-2583-2580) $1,089,792

Provided, That expenditures from the Kansas commission on peace officers’ standards and training fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,000.

Local law enforcement training reimbursement fund (529-00-2746-2700) No limit

Sec. 130.

STATE 911 BOARD

State 911 fund No limit
State 911 grant fund No limit
State 911 operations fund No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 12-5388, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to operate the critical facility mapping grant program as established in section 135(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas: Provided further, That the critical facility mapping grant program shall be subject to the requirements for such program as established in section 135(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that funding for such program shall terminate following fiscal year 2027 and that no additional state funding shall be provided for such program.

Sec. 131.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state water plan fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, for the water plan project or projects specified, the following:

Musil center for sustainable wheat production $1,000,000

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 136(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the Kansas water quality buffer initiatives account (046-00-1800-1250), the sum of $635,432 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $13,363 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the water structures – state highway fund (046-00-2043-1080) of the Kansas department of agriculture.

Sec. 132.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (046-00-1000-0053) $14,721,443

Agency legal services (046-00-1000-0300) $50,000
Animal facilities inspection program emergency animal shelter (046-00-1000-0065) $50,000

Meat and poultry inspection fee fund (046-00-2004-0700) No limit
Entomology fee fund (046-00-2006-0900) No limit
Livestock market brand inspection fee fund (046-00-2007-2010) No limit
Veterinary inspection fee fund (046-00-2009-2020) No limit
Livestock brand fee fund (046-00-2011-2030) No limit
Grain commodity commission services fund (046-00-2018-1070) No limit
Water structures fund (046-00-2037-1075) No limit
Water structures – state highway fund (046-00-2043-1080) No limit
Kansas agricultural remediation fund (046-00-2095-1090) No limit
Dairy fee fund (046-00-2105-1015) No limit
Water resources cost fund (046-00-2110-1020) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received by the secretary of agriculture from any governmental or nongovernmental source to implement the provisions of the Kansas water banking act, K.S.A. 82a-761 through 82a-773, and amendments thereto, which are hereby authorized to be applied for and received, shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the water resources cost fund.

Soil amendment fee fund (046-00-2117-1100) No limit
Agricultural liming materials fee fund (046-00-2118-1200) No limit
Weights and measures fee fund (046-00-2165-1500) No limit
Water appropriation certification fund (046-00-2168-1600) No limit
Agriculture seed fee fund (046-00-2187-2720) No limit
Chemigation fee fund (046-00-2194-1800) No limit
Animal disease control fund (046-00-2202-2500) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the animal disease control fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $450.

Animal dealers fee fund (046-00-2207-2050) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the animal dealers fee fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $300: Provided further, That expenditures shall be made from the animal dealers fee fund by the livestock commissioner for operating expenditures for an educational course regarding animals and their care and treatment as authorized by K.S.A. 47-1707, and amendments thereto, to be provided through the internet or printed booklets.

Plant pest emergency response fund (046-00-2210-1805) No limit
Water transfer hearing fund (046-00-2278-1900) No limit
Publications fee fund (046-00-2322-2000) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the publications fee fund for operating expenditures related to preparation and publication of informational or educational materials related to the programs or functions of the Kansas department of agriculture: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-1005, and amendments thereto, to the contrary, the secretary of agriculture is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with a commercial publisher for the printing, distribution and sale of such materials: And provided further, That the secretary of agriculture is hereby authorized to collect fees from such commercial publisher pursuant to contract with the publisher for the sale of such materials: And provided further, That the secretary of agriculture is hereby authorized to receive and accept grants, gifts, donations or funds from any non-federal source for the printing, publication and distribution of such materials: And provided further, That all moneys received from such fees or for such grants, gifts, donations or other funds received for such purpose shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the publications fee fund.

Market development fund (046-00-2331-2351) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the market development fund for official hospitality: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from the market development fund for loans pursuant to loan agreements, which are hereby authorized to be entered into by the secretary of agriculture: And provided further, That all moneys received by the department of agriculture for repayment of loans made under the agricultural value added center program shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the market development fund.

Trademark fund (046-00-2333-2360) No limit
Commercial industrial hemp act licensing fee fund (046-00-2343-2343) No limit
General fees fund (046-00-2346) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund for operating expenditures for the regulatory programs of the Kansas department of agriculture and for official hospitality: Provided further, That the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount or amounts specified by the secretary of agriculture from any special revenue fund or funds of the department of agriculture that have available moneys to the general fees fund: And provided further, That the director of accounts and reports shall transmit a copy of such transfer request to the director of legislative research.

Conversion of materials and equipment fund (046-00-2402-2200) No limit
Lodging fee fund (046-00-2456-2400) No limit
Buffer participation incentive fund (046-00-2517-2510) No limit
Land reclamation fee fund (046-00-2542-2090) No limit
Petroleum inspection fee fund (046-00-2550-2550) No limit
U.S. geological survey cooperative gauge agreement grants fund (046-00-2629-2800) No limit

Provided, That the secretary of agriculture is hereby authorized to enter into a cooperative gauge agreement with the United States geological survey: Provided further, That all moneys collected for the construction or operation of river water intake gauges shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the U.S. geological survey cooperative gauge agreement grants fund: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this fund to pay the costs incurred in the construction or operation of river water intake gauges.

Laboratory equipment fund (046-00-2710-2700) No limit
Arkansas river gaging fund (046-00-2751-2751) No limit
Laboratory testing services fee fund (046-00-2752-2752) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the laboratory testing services fee fund for administrative operating expenditures of the agriculture laboratory of the Kansas department of agriculture: Provided further, That the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount or amounts specified by the secretary of agriculture from any special revenue fund or funds of the department of agriculture that have available moneys to the laboratory testing services fee fund: And provided further, That the director of accounts and reports shall transmit a copy of such transfer request to the director of legislative research.

Compliance education fee fund (046-00-2757-2757) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from the compliance education fee fund shall be for the purposes of compliance education: Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of any statute to the contrary, during fiscal year 2027, the secretary of agriculture is hereby authorized to remit and designate amounts of moneys collected for civil fines and penalties by the department of agriculture to the state treasurer for deposit in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, to the credit of the compliance education fee fund: And provided further, That, upon receipt of each such remittance and designation, the state treasurer shall credit the entire amount of such remittance to the compliance education fee fund.

Conference registration and disbursement fund (046-00-2772-2101) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the conference registration and disbursement fund for official hospitality.

Reimbursement and recovery fund (046-00-2773-2294) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the reimbursement and recovery fund for official hospitality.

Agricultural chemical fee fund (046-00-2800-2900) No limit
Feeding stuffs fee fund (046-00-2801-4000) No limit
Fertilizer fee fund (046-00-2802-4100) No limit
Pesticide use fee fund (046-00-2804-4300) No limit
Egg fee fund (046-00-2808-4600) No limit
Warehouse fee fund (046-00-2809-4700) No limit
Food safety fee fund (046-00-2813-4805) No limit
Pesticide disposal fund (046-00-2831-2831) No limit
Water structures emergency fund (046-00-2868-2868) No limit
Meat and poultry inspection fund – federal (046-00-3013) No limit
NRCS grant CFDA 10.932 fund (046-00-3022-3903) No limit
Water structures NRCS LIDAR grant (046-00-3081-3081) No limit
Market protection/promotion fund (046-00-3104-3315) No limit
Homeland security grant – federal fund (046-00-3199) No limit
Cooperating technical partners – federal fund (046-00-3203) No limit
NRCS grant CFDA 10.931 fund (046-00-3228-3220) No limit
EPA pesticide performance partnership grant – federal fund (046-00-3295-3290) No limit
Plant/animal disease and pest control (046-00-3360) No limit
FEMA dam safety – federal fund (046-00-3362-3353) No limit
USDA Kansas forestry service – federal fund (046-00-3426-3380) No limit
Ag stats report fund (046-00-3427-3390) No limit
National floodplain insurance assistance (CAP) – federal fund (046-00-3445-3330) No limit
Food/drug administration/research (046-00-3462) No limit
Specialty crop block grant fund (046-00-3463-3300) No limit
Local food purchase agreement – federal fund (046-00-3662-3662) No limit
Resilient food system infrastructure program grant fund (046-00-3663-3663) No limit
Watershed protect approach/WTR RSRCE MGT fund (046-00-3889) No limit
NRCS stream bank water quality – federal fund (046-00-3917) No limit
NRCS grant CFDA 10.069 fund (046-00-3952-3901) No limit
NRCS grant CFDA 10.924 fund (046-00-3953-3902) No limit
Flx fnding mdl coop agrmt fund (046-00-3954-3905) No limit
NRCS grant CFDA 10.912 fund (046-00-3955-3904) No limit
Gifts and donations fund (046-00-7305-7000) No limit
Kansas water rights transition assistance fund No limit

Provided, That the secretary of agriculture is hereby authorized to receive gifts and donations of resources and money for services for the benefit and support of agriculture and purposes related thereto: Provided further, That such gifts and donations of money shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the gifts and donations fund.

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state water plan fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the water plan project or projects specified, the following:

Interstate water issues (046-00-1800-0070) $555,492

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the interstate water issues account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Water use (046-00-1800-0075) $257,031

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the water use account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Basin management (046-00-1800-0080) $704,740

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the basin management account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Irrigation technology (046-00-1800-0088) $2,550,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the irrigation technology account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Crop and livestock research (046-00-1800-0089) $1,450,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the crop and livestock research account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 for the Musil center for sustainable wheat production.

Soil health initiative (046-00-1800-0090) $400,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the soil health initiative account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Water resources cost share (046-00-1800-1205) $4,250,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the water resources cost share account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That the initial allocation for grants to conservation districts for fiscal year 2027 shall be made on a priority basis, as determined by the secretary of agriculture and the provisions of the state water plan: And provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $500,000 shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 to provide cost share grants to livestock production facilities for the purpose of improving water efficiency through technology or system upgrades.

Nonpoint source pollution assistance (046-00-1800-1210) $1,871,401

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the nonpoint source pollution assistance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Conservation district aid (046-00-1800-1220) $5,250,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the conservation district aid account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas conservation reserve enhancement program (046-00-1800-1225) $1,561,413

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas conservation reserve enhancement program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Watershed dam construction (046-00-1800-1240) $3,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the watershed dam construction account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures from the watershed dam construction account are hereby authorized for engineering contracts for watershed planning as determined by the secretary of agriculture.

Riparian and wetland program (046-00-1800-1260) $154,024

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the riparian and wetland program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Streambank stabilization projects (046-00-1800-1290) $2,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the streambank stabilization projects account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas reservoir protection initiative administration $2,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas reservoir protection initiative administration account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of agriculture, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas department of agriculture to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas department of agriculture: Provided, That the secretary of agriculture shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to: (1) The director of the budget; (2) the director of legislative research; (3) the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee; and (4) the appropriate chairperson of the subcommittee on agriculture of the senate committee on ways and means.

(e) On July 1, 2026, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $142,954 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the water structures – state highway fund (046-00-2043-1080) of the Kansas department of agriculture.

(f) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state economic development initiatives fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Agriculture marketing program (046-00-1900-1110) $1,000,000

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the agriculture marketing program account for loans pursuant to loan agreements, which are hereby authorized to be entered into by the secretary of agriculture in accordance with repayment provisions and other terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the secretary of agriculture therefor under the agricultural value added center program.

(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 82a-767, and amendments thereto, or any other statute concerning the length of time for conducting water bank evaluations, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of agriculture from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the department of agriculture from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for the chief engineer, in consultation with the director of the Kansas water office, to develop a request for proposal and select an independent consultant to conduct the evaluation, as described in K.S.A. 82a-767, and amendments thereto, of the operations of the central Kansas water bank: Provided, That such evaluation shall include specific findings regarding the consumptive use and potential impairment impacts involved with the use of safe deposit accounts in the Rattlesnake Creek hydrologic unit: Provided further, That the results of such evaluation shall be submitted to the house of representatives committee on water and the senate committee on agriculture and natural resources on or before January 11, 2027.

(h) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of agriculture, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas department of agriculture to any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas water office, university of Kansas, Kansas department of wildlife and parks or the department of health and environment – division of environment: Provided, That the secretary of agriculture shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the certified item of appropriation: Provided further, That when the secretary of agriculture provides certification to the director of accounts and reports under this section, the secretary shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research, the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee and the appropriate chairperson of the subcommittee on natural resources of the senate committee on ways and means.

(j) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the state general fund, state water plan fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 for the chief engineer of the division of water resources to consult with relevant intrastate, interstate and federal partners to evaluate options and make any recommendations to reestablish a permanent pool at the Bonny reservoir, Colorado, while maintaining compliance with the Republican river compact: Provided, That the above agency may reimburse legislators and other nonstate employees for travel expenses and subsistence expenses or allowances as provided in K.S.A. 75-3212, and amendments thereto, due to travel required to participate in such evaluation using any moneys available to the division of water resources: Provided further, That the chief engineer shall provide a report on or before January 31, 2027, describing such options and recommendations to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means.

Sec. 133.

KANSAS STATE FAIR BOARD

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures, other than refunds authorized by law and remittances of sales tax to the department of revenue, shall not exceed the following:

State fair ARPA fund (373-00-3756-3536) No limit

Sec. 134.

KANSAS STATE FAIR BOARD

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures, other than refunds authorized by law and remittances of sales tax to the department of revenue, shall not exceed the following:

State fair fee fund (373-00-5182-5100) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the state fair fee fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $10,000.

State fair debt service special revenue fund (373-00-2267-2200) No limit
State fair ARPA fund (373-00-3756-3536) No limit
State fair special cash fund (373-00-9088-9000) No limit

Sec. 135.

KANSAS WATER OFFICE

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,500,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 139(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the assessment and evaluation account (709-00-1800-1110), the sum of $22,729 is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $500,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 139(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the reservoir and water quality research account (709-00-1800-1275), the sum of $24,704 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 139(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the water quality partnerships account (709-00-1800-1280), the sum of $788,750 is hereby lapsed.

(d) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 139(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the Kansas water plan education and outreach strategy account (709-00-1800-1281), the sum of $250,946 is hereby lapsed.

(e) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 139(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the high plains aquifer partnerships account (709-00-1800-1282), the sum of $895,854 is hereby lapsed.

(f) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 139(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the Kansas reservoir protection initiative account (709-00-1800-1286), the sum of $64,888 is hereby lapsed.

(g) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 139(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the equus beds chloride plume remediation project account (709-00-1800-1287), the sum of $66,786 is hereby lapsed.

(h) On the effective date of this act, of the amount of moneys appropriated and reappropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 139(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state water plan fund in the HB 2302 projects account (709-00-1800-1286), the sum of $571,072 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 136.

KANSAS WATER OFFICE

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Water resources operating expenditures (709-00-1000-0303) $1,426,145

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the water resources operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from this account for official hospitality shall not exceed $1,500.

General fees fund (709-00-2022) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the general fees fund for operating expenditures for the Kansas water office, including training and informational programs and official hospitality: Provided further, That the director of the Kansas water office is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for such programs: And provided further, That fees for such programs shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the operating expenses incurred for such programs, including official hospitality: And provided further, That all fees received for such programs and all fees received for providing access to or for furnishing copies of public records shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the general fees fund.

Lower Smoky Hill water supply access fund (709-00-2203-2203) No limit
Water marketing fund (709-00-2255) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the water marketing fund for the purchase of vessel liability insurance.

Indirect cost fund (709-00-2419-2419) No limit
State conservation storage water supply fund (709-00-2502-2600) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state conservation storage water supply fund for acquisition of storage or to complete studies or take actions necessary to ensure reservoir storage sustainability, subject to the availability of moneys credited to the state conservation storage water supply fund.

Local water project match fund (709-00-2620-3200) No limit

Provided, That all moneys received from local government entities and instrumentalities to be used to match funds for water projects shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the local water project match fund: Provided further, That all moneys credited to this fund shall be used to match state funds or federal funds, or both, for water projects.

Water supply storage assurance fund (709-00-2631) No limit

Provided, That no additional water supply storage space shall be purchased in Milford, Perry, Big Hill or Hillsdale reservoirs during fiscal year 2027 unless a contract is entered into under the state water plan storage act, K.S.A. 82a-1301 et seq., and amendments thereto, to supply water to users that is not held under contract in such reservoirs.

Republican river water conservation projects – Nebraska moneys fund (709-00-2690-2640) No limit
Republican river water conservation projects – Colorado moneys fund (709-00-2691-2680) No limit
South fork Republican river water conservation projects fund (709-00-2824-2824) No limit

Provided, That during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the above agency shall pay an amount equal to the amount certified pursuant to subsection (k) from the south fork Republican river water conservation projects fund as a grant pursuant to the grant agreement entered into by the Kansas water office and the Cheyenne county conservation district: Provided further, That in accordance with the grant agreement, such moneys shall be used exclusively for the purposes of paying all or a portion of the costs of the projects specified in K.S.A. 82a-1804(g), and amendments thereto, in the area lying in the south fork of the upper Republican river basin in northwest Kansas in all or parts of Cheyenne and Sherman counties: And provided further, That in accordance with the grant agreement, all expenditures of such moneys shall be approved by the Cheyenne county conservation district and the Kansas water office: And provided further, That, in accordance with the grant agreement, such moneys shall be administered by the Cheyenne county conservation district and any interest earned on such moneys shall be used for the purposes prescribed by this subsection: And provided further, That in accordance with the grant agreement, all expenditures and the status of new projects approved by the Cheyenne county conservation district shall be reported not later than November 1, 2027, to the Kansas water office.

Water technical assistance fund (709-00-2875-2875) No limit
Water projects grant fund (709-00-2881-2881) No limit
Equipment leasing fee fund (709-00-2892-2892) No limit
Milford RCPP federal fund (709-00-3022-3022) No limit
Multipurpose grant fund (709-00-3103-3103) No limit
Emergency management performance grant fund (709-00-3342-3342) No limit
HHPD rehabilitation grant fund (709-00-3362-3362) No limit
Water reclamation and reuse grant fund (709-00-3731-3731) No limit
EPA wetland development grant fund (709-00-3914) No limit
NFWF grant fund No limit
Motor pool vehicle replacement fund (709-00-6120-6100) No limit

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state water plan fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the state water plan project or projects specified, the following:

Assessment and evaluation (709-00-1800-1110) $1,231,255

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the assessment and evaluation account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

MOU – storage operations and maintenance (709-00-1800-1150) $1,293,601

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the MOU – storage operations and maintenance account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Stream gaging (709-00-1800-1190) $798,708

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the stream gaging account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Conservation assistance for water users (709-00-1800-1200) $500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the conservation assistance for water users account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Reservoir and water quality research (709-00-1800-1275) $500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the reservoir and water quality research account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Water quality partnerships (709-00-1800-1280) $850,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the water quality partnerships account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas water plan education and outreach strategy (709-00-1800-1281) $400,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas water plan education and outreach strategy account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

High plains aquifer partnerships (709-00-1800-1282) $2,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the high plains aquifer partnerships account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Kansas reservoir protection initiative (709-00-1800-1286) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Kansas reservoir protection initiative account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Equus beds chloride plume remediation project (709-00-1800-1287) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the equus beds chloride plume remediation project account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Flood response study (709-00-1800-1288) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the flood response study account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Arbuckle study (709-00-1800-1289) $70,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the Arbuckle study account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

HB 2302 projects (709-00-1800-1300) $855,994

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the HB 2302 projects account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Water injection dredging (709-00-1800-1290) $0

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the water injection dredging account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Water planning and project development (709-00-1800-1291) $1,230,000
Independent program evaluation (709-00-1800-1292) $360,000
John Redmond reservoir hydrosuction pilot program $0

Provided, That no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such account during fiscal year 2027 for a sedimentation hydrosuction pilot program on the John Redmond reservoir unless the above agency seeks a partnership with the United States army corps of engineers or another federal agency and the United States army corps of engineers or another federal agency commits to providing a contribution for the costs of such hydrosuction pilot program.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas water office, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas water office to another item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas water office: Provided, That the director of the Kansas water office shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to: (1) The director of legislative research; (2) the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee; and (3) the appropriate chairperson of the subcommittee on natural resources of the senate committee on ways and means.

(e) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas water office, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas water office to any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas department of agriculture, university of Kansas, Kansas department of wildlife and parks or the department of health and environment – division of environment: Provided, That the director of the Kansas water office shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the certified item of appropriation: Provided further, That when the director of the Kansas water office provides certification to the director of accounts and reports under this section, the director shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research, the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee and the appropriate chairperson of the subcommittee on natural resources of the senate committee on ways and means.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, if it appears that the resources are insufficient to meet in full the estimated expenditures as they become due to meet the financial obligations imposed by law on the water marketing fund (709-00-2255-2100) of the Kansas water office as a result of a cash flow shortfall, the pooled money investment board is authorized and directed to loan to the director of the Kansas water office a sufficient amount or amounts of moneys to maintain the cash flow of the water marketing fund upon approval of each such loan by the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto. No such loan shall be made unless the terms have been approved by the director of the budget. A copy of the terms of each such loan shall be submitted to the director of legislative research. The pooled money investment board is authorized and directed to use any moneys in the operating accounts, investment accounts or other investments of the state of Kansas to provide the funds for each such loan. Each such loan shall be repaid without interest within one year from the date of the loan.

(g) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, if it appears that the resources are insufficient to meet in full the estimated expenditures as they become due to meet the financial obligations imposed by law on the water marketing fund (709-00-2255-2100) of the Kansas water office as a result of increases in water rates, fees or charges imposed by the federal government, the pooled money investment board is authorized and directed to loan to the director of the Kansas water office a sufficient amount or amounts of moneys to reimburse the water marketing fund for increases in water rates, fees or charges imposed by the federal government and to allow the Kansas water office to spread such increases to consumers over a longer period, except that no such loan shall be made unless the terms thereof have been approved by the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto. The pooled money investment board is authorized and directed to use any moneys in the operating accounts, investment accounts or other investments of the state of Kansas to provide the funds for each such loan. Each such loan shall bear interest at a rate equal to the net earnings rate for the pooled money investment portfolio at the time of the making of such loan. Such loan shall not be deemed to be an indebtedness or debt of the state of Kansas within the meaning of section 6 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas. Upon certification to the pooled money investment board by the director of the Kansas water office of the amount of each loan authorized pursuant to this subsection, the pooled money investment board shall transfer each such amount certified by the director of the Kansas water office from the state bank account or accounts to the water marketing fund of the Kansas water office. The principal and interest of each loan authorized pursuant to this subsection shall be repaid in payments payable at least annually for a period of not more than five years.

(h) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount or amounts specified by the director of the Kansas water office prior to April 1, 2027, from the water marketing fund (709-00-2255-2100) to the state general fund, in accordance with the provisions of the state water plan storage act, K.S.A. 82a-1301 et seq., and amendments thereto, and rules and regulations adopted thereunder, for the purposes of making repayments to the state general fund for moneys advanced for annual capital cost payments for water supply storage space in reservoirs.

(i) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the Kansas water office from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the above agency for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the Kansas water office from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027 to provide for the Kansas water office to lead database coordination of water quality and quantity data for all state water agencies and cooperating federal agencies to facilitate policy-making and such other matters relating thereto.

(j) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas water office shall certify to the director of accounts and reports the amount of moneys expended by the Kansas department of agriculture from the state general fund that is attributable to the administration of the state water plan storage act, K.S.A. 82a-1301 et seq., and amendments thereto, or the water assurance program act, K.S.A. 82a-1330 et seq., and amendments thereto: Provided, That upon receipt of such certification, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount certified from the water marketing fund (709-00-2255-2100) of the Kansas water office to the state general fund: Provided further, That the director of the Kansas water office shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research.

(k) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas water office shall certify the amount of moneys in the Republican river water conservation projects – Colorado moneys fund and shall transmit such certification, along with the amount to be transferred, to the director of accounts and reports. Upon receipt of such certification, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount specified by the director of the Kansas water office from the Republican river water conservation projects – Colorado moneys fund to the south fork Republican river water conservation projects fund: Provided, That the director of the Kansas water office shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of the budget and to the director of legislative research.

(l) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the director of the Kansas water office, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer moneys from the water marketing fund (709-00-2255-2100) of the Kansas water office to the state conservation storage water supply fund (709-00-2502-2600) of the Kansas water office: Provided, That the director of the Kansas water office shall certify each such transfer of moneys to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

Sec. 137.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS

(a) On the effective date of this act, the $95,435 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 155(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the operating expenditures account (710-00-1000-0003) is hereby lapsed.

(b) On the effective date of this act, of the $1,900,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 141(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the operating expenditures account (710-00-1900-1910), the sum of $3,632 is hereby lapsed.

(c) On the effective date of this act, of the $36,342 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 141(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the reimbursement for annual licenses issued to national guard members account (710-00-1900-1930), the sum of $25,222 is hereby lapsed.

(d) On the effective date of this act, of the $17,922 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 141(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the reimbursement for annual park permits issued to national guard members account (710-00-1900-1940), the sum of $13,042 is hereby lapsed.

(e) On the effective date of this act, of the $69,736 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 141(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state economic development initiatives fund in the reimbursement for annual licenses issued to Kansas disabled veterans account (710-00-1900-1950), the sum of $19,627 is hereby lapsed.

(f) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 141(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the parks fee fund (710-00-2122-2053) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby decreased from $12,673,223 to $12,620,776.

(g) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 192(f) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the parks rehabilitation and repair projects account (710-00-2122-2066) of the parks fee fund of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby increased from $1,289,225 to $2,039,600.

(h) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 141(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the department access roads fund (710-00-2178-2761) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby increased from $2,501,078 to $2,541,040.

(i) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 141(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the boating fee fund (710-00-2245-2813) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby increased from $1,578,866 to $1,620,057.

(j) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 141(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the wildlife fee fund (710-00-2300-2890) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby increased from $36,484,671 to $37,178,222.

(k) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 192(h) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the shooting range development account (710-00-2300-2301) of the wildlife fee fund of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby decreased from $284,250 to $0.

(l) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 192(h) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the coast guard boating projects account (710-00-2300-3000) of the wildlife fee fund of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby decreased from $100,000 to $70,000.

(m) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 192(h) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the rehabilitation and repair account (710-00-2300-3262) of the wildlife fee fund of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby increased from $3,459,167 to $3,779,873.

(n) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 192(h) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the state fishing lakes projects account (710-00-2300-4320) of the wildlife fee fund of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby increased from $0 to $1,379,475.

(o) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 192(h) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the federally mandated boating access account (710-00-2300-4360) of the wildlife fee fund of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby decreased from $573,000 to $437,500.

(p) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 192(j) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the wetlands acquisition account (710-00-2600-3330) of the migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby decreased from $775,000 to $75,000.

(q) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 192(i) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the cabin site preparation account (710-00-2668-2670) of the cabin revenue fund of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby decreased from $428,712 to $0.

(r) On the effective date of this act, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $843,519 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the department access road fund (710-00-2178-2760) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks.

Sec. 138.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state water plan fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Water quality (710-00-1800-1830) $224,457

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state economic development initiatives fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Operating expenditures (710-00-1900-1910) $1,893,755

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided, however, That expenditures from this account for official hospitality shall not exceed $2,500: Provided further, That, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the operating expenditures account for fiscal year 2027, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the operating expenditures account for fiscal year 2027 to include a provision on the calendar year 2027 applications for hunting licenses, fishing licenses and annual park permits for the applicant to make a voluntary contribution of $2 or more to support the annual licenses issued to Kansas disabled veterans, annual licenses issued to Kansas national guard members and annual park permits issued to Kansas national guard members: And provided further, That all moneys received as voluntary contributions to support the annual licenses issued to Kansas disabled veterans, annual licenses issued to Kansas national guard members and annual park permits issued to Kansas national guard members shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, to the credit of the free licenses and permits fund.

State parks operating expenditures (710-00-1900-1920) $2,180,745

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the state parks operating expenditures account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Reimbursement for annual licenses issued to national guard members (710-00-1900-1930) $45,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the reimbursement for annual licenses issued to national guard members account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all moneys in the reimbursement for annual licenses issued to national guard members account shall be expended to pay the wildlife fee fund for the cost of fees for annual hunting and annual fishing licenses issued for the calendar year 2027 to Kansas army or air national guard members, which licenses are hereby authorized to be issued without charge to such members in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the secretary of wildlife and parks therefor and subject to the limitation of the moneys appropriated and available in the reimbursement for annual licenses issued to national guard members account to pay the wildlife fee fund for such licenses.

Reimbursement for annual park permits issued to national guard members (710-00-1900-1940) $15,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the reimbursement for annual park permits issued to national guard members account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all moneys in the reimbursement for annual park permits issued to national guard members account shall be expended to pay the parks fee fund for the cost of fees for annual park vehicle permits issued for the calendar year 2027 to Kansas army or air national guard members, which annual park vehicle permits are hereby authorized to be issued without charge to such members in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the secretary of wildlife and parks therefor and subject to the limitation of the moneys appropriated and available in the reimbursement for annual park permits issued to national guard members account to pay the parks fee fund for such permits: Provided further, That not more than one annual park vehicle permit per family shall be eligible to be paid from this account.

Reimbursement for annual licenses issued to Kansas disabled veterans (710-00-1900-1950) $89,500

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the reimbursement for annual licenses issued to Kansas disabled veterans account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That all moneys in the reimbursement for annual licenses issued to Kansas disabled veterans account shall be expended to pay the wildlife fee fund for the cost of fees for annual hunting and annual fishing licenses issued for the calendar year 2027 to Kansas disabled veterans, which licenses are hereby authorized to be issued without charge to such veterans in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the secretary of wildlife and parks therefor and subject to the limitation of the moneys appropriated and available in the reimbursement for annual licenses issued to Kansas disabled veterans account to pay the wildlife fee fund for such licenses: Provided, however, That to qualify for such license without charge, the resident disabled veteran shall have been separated from the armed services under honorable conditions, have a disability certified by the Kansas office of veterans services as being service connected and such service-connected disability is equal to or greater than 30%: And provided further, That no other hunting or fishing licenses or permits shall be eligible to be paid from this account.

Prairie spirit rails-to-trails fee fund (710-00-2025-2030) No limit
State agricultural production fund (710-00-2050-5100) No limit
Nonfederal grants fund (710-00-2063) No limit
Wildlife and parks nonrestricted fund (710-00-2065-2120) No limit
Development and promotions fund (710-00-2097) No limit
Wildlife conservation fund (710-00-2100) No limit
Parks fee fund (710-00-2122-2053) $12,882,038

Provided, That additional expenditures may be made from the parks fee fund for fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of compensating federal aid program expenditures, if necessary, in order to comply with requirements established by the United States fish and wildlife service for the utilization of federal aid funds: Provided further, That all such expenditures shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed upon the parks fee fund for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That the secretary of wildlife and parks shall report all such expenditures to the governor and the legislature as appropriate: And provided further, That on January 11, 2027, the above agency shall submit a report on the amount of interest earnings in the parks fee fund as of such date to the house of representatives committee on agriculture and natural resources budget and the senate committee on agriculture and natural resources.

Parks restitution fund (710-00-2156-2100) No limit
Fish and wildlife restitution fund (710-00-2166-2750) No limit
Department access roads fund (710-00-2178-2761) $2,554,926
Boating fee fund (710-00-2245-2813) $1,667,859

Provided, That additional expenditures may be made from the boating fee fund for fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of compensating federal aid program expenditures, if necessary, in order to comply with requirements established by the United States fish and wildlife service for the utilization of federal aid funds: Provided further, That all such expenditures shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed upon the boating fee fund for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That the secretary of wildlife and parks shall report all such expenditures to the governor and the legislature as appropriate.

Wildlife fee fund (710-00-2300-2890) $37,098,470

Provided, That additional expenditures may be made from the wildlife fee fund for fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of compensating federal aid program expenditures, if necessary, in order to comply with requirements established by the United States fish and wildlife service for the utilization of federal aid funds: Provided further, That all such expenditures shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed upon the wildlife fee fund for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That the secretary of wildlife and parks shall report all such expenditures to the governor and the legislature as appropriate: And provided further, That expenditures from the wildlife fee fund for official hospitality shall not exceed $4,000.

Publication and other sales fund (710-00-2399-2399) No limit

Provided, That, in addition to other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the publication and other sales fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made from such fund for the purpose of compensating federal aid program expenditures, if necessary, in order to comply with the requirements established by the United States fish and wildlife service for utilization of federal aid funds: Provided further, That all such expenditures shall be in addition to any expenditures made from the publication and other sales fund for fiscal year 2027: And provided further, That the secretary of wildlife and parks shall report all such expenditures to the governor and legislature as appropriate.

Free licenses and permits fund (710-00-2493-2493) No limit
Nongame wildlife improvement fund (710-00-2593-3300) No limit
Feed the hungry fund (710-00-2642-2640) No limit
Cabin revenue fund (710-00-2668-2660) No limit
Federally licensed wildlife areas fund (710-00-2670) No limit
Disaster grants – public assistance fund (710-00-3005) No limit
Wetlands reserve program fund (710-00-3007-3060) No limit
Adaptive science fund (710-00-3015-3050) No limit
Soil/water conservation fund (710-00-3083-3083) No limit
Energy efficiency/conservation block grant fund (710-00-3157-3157) No limit
Navigation projects fund (710-00-3191-3191) No limit
Recreation resource management fund (710-00-3197-3197) No limit
Cooperative endangered species conservation fund (710-00-3198-3198) No limit
Landowner incentive program fund (710-00-3200-3210) No limit
State wildlife grants fund (710-00-3204-3204) No limit
Endangered species – recovery fund (710-00-3209-3209) No limit
Bulletproof vest partnership fund (710-00-3216-3216) No limit
Enforce underage drinking law fund (710-00-3219-3219) No limit
Recreational trails program fund (710-00-3238-3238) No limit
Boating safety financial assistance fund (710-00-3251-3250) No limit
Highway planning/construction fund (710-00-3333) No limit
Plant and animal disease and pest control fund (710-00-3360-3361) No limit
Americorps – ARRA fund (710-00-3404-3404) No limit
Wildlife restoration fund (710-00-3418) No limit
Cooperative forestry assistance fund (710-00-3426-3426) No limit
North America wetland conservation fund (710-00-3453-3453) No limit
Wildlife services fund (710-00-3485-3485) No limit
Sport fish restoration fund (710-00-3490) No limit
Fish/wildlife management assistance fund (710-00-3495-3495) No limit
Migratory bird monitoring (710-00-3504-3504) No limit
Fish/wildlife core act fund (710-00-3513-3513) No limit
Voluntary public access (710-00-3557-3557) No limit
Cooperative landscape conservation (710-00-3601-3601) No limit
Law enforcement agency support (710-00-3652-3652) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (710-00-3756-3536) No limit
Outdoor recreation acquisition, development and planning fund (710-00-3794-3794) No limit
Land and water conservation fund – local (710-00-3794-3795) No limit
Land and water conservation fund – state (710-00-3794-3920) No limit
White-nose syndrome response (710-00-3904-3904) No limit
Watershed protection/flood prevention fund (710-00-3906-3906) No limit
Enhanced hunter education program (710-00-3929-3929) No limit
Central aircraft fund (710-00-6145-6100) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made by the above agency from the central aircraft fund for aircraft operating expenditures, for aircraft maintenance and repair, to provide aircraft services to other state agencies and for the purchase of state aircraft insurance: Provided further, That the secretary of wildlife and parks is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for the provision of aircraft services to other state agencies: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed to recover all or part of the operating expenditures incurred in providing such services: And provided further, That all fees received for such services shall be credited to the central aircraft fund.

Department of wildlife and parks private gifts and donations fund (710-00-7335-7000) No limit
Employee maintenance deduction clearing fund (710-00-9120-9100) No limit
Suspense fund (710-00-9159-9000) No limit
Great plains LCC No limit
USDA grant manual update No limit
Economic adjustment assistance fund (710-00-3415) No limit
Law enforcement agency support fund (710-00-3625) No limit
FHT RAISE grant federal fund (710-00-3902) No limit

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, from which expenditures may be made for salaries and wages, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from such moneys appropriated from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, from which expenditures may be made for salaries and wages, for progression within the existing pay structure for natural resource officers of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks: Provided, however, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-2935, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the secretary of wildlife and parks shall not require such officer to transfer into the unclassified service in order to progress within the existing pay structure pursuant to this subsection.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 32-9,100, and amendments thereto, or any other statute to the contrary, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the Kansas department of wildlife and parks from moneys appropriated from the wildlife fee fund (710-00-2300-2880) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the above agency from such moneys during fiscal year 2027 to issue senior lifetime hunting and fishing licenses to Kansas resident disabled veterans who are 65 years of age or older: Provided, That such licenses are hereby authorized to be issued without charge to such veterans in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the secretary of wildlife and parks: Provided further, That, to qualify for such license without charge, the resident disabled veteran shall have been separated from the armed services under honorable conditions and have a disability certified by the Kansas office of veterans services as being service-related and such service-connected disability is equal to or greater than 30%.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of wildlife and parks, with approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to any item of appropriation for fiscal year 2027 from the state water plan fund for the Kansas water office, Kansas department of agriculture, university of Kansas or the department of health and environment – division of environment: Provided, That the secretary of wildlife and parks shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the certified item of appropriation: Provided further, That when the secretary of wildlife and parks provides certification to the director of accounts and reports under this section, the secretary shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research, the chairperson of the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee and the appropriate chairperson of the subcommittee on natural resources of the senate committee on ways and means.

(g) On or before the 10^th of each month, commencing on July 1, 2026, during fiscal year 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the parks fee fund (710-00-2122-2053) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks interest earnings based on:

(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the parks fee fund for the preceding month; and

(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.

Sec. 139.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

US-69 express lane tolling fund No limit

Provided, That the secretary of transportation shall be responsible for the administration and management of the US-69 express lane tolling fund and shall have the power to transfer money between the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) and the US-69 express lane tolling fund as required to effect the purposes of K.S.A. 68-20,120, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That the secretary of transportation shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(b) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) for fiscal year 2026, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the state highway fund for fiscal year 2026 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Buildings – rehabilitation and repair (276-00-4100-8005) $8,270,624
Buildings – reroofing (276-00-4100-8010) $1,832,894
Buildings – purchase lands (276-00-4100-8065) $67,726
Buildings – other construction, renovation and repair (276-00-4100-8070) $16,190,903

(c) On the effective date of this act, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $300,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) to the driver’s education scholarship grant fund (276-00-2851-2851).

(d) On the effective date of this act, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $5,000,000 from the Kansas air service development incentive fund (276-00-2894-2894) to the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100).

Sec. 140.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Rail service improvement fund (276-00-2008-2100) No limit
Rail service improvement fund - state funds (276-00-2008-2110) No limit
Seat belt safety fund (276-00-2216-2216) No limit
Conversion of materials and equipment fund (276-00-2256-2256) No limit
Interagency motor vehicle fuel sales fund (276-00-2298-2400) No limit

Provided, That expenditures may be made from the interagency motor vehicle fuel sales fund to provide and sell motor vehicle fuel to other state agencies: Provided further, That the secretary of transportation is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect fees for motor vehicle fuel sold to other state agencies: And provided further, That such fees shall be fixed in order to recover all or part of the expenses incurred in providing motor vehicle fuel to other state agencies: And provided further, That all fees received for such sales of motor vehicle fuel shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the interagency motor vehicle fuel sales fund.

Traffic records enhancement fund (276-00-2356-2000) No limit
Coordinated public transportation assistance fund (276-00-2572-0300) No limit
Transportation technology development fund (276-00-2835-2835) No limit
Broadband infrastructure construction grant fund (276-00-2836-2836) No limit
Short line rail improvement fund (276-00-2837-2837) No limit
Driver’s education scholarship grant fund (276-00-2851-2851) No limit
Kansas air service development incentive program fund (276-00-2894-2894) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from the Kansas air service development incentive program fund shall be to support commercial service airports in Kansas: Provided further, That the Kansas department of transportation shall establish requirements for the program, taking into consideration: (1) Recent or imminent regional economic development opportunities, including, but not limited to, new business entering the market area or business growth in the market area; (2) viable air service opportunities, including, but not limited to, airline support service or market data support service; (3) air service routes serving a market area that meets the needs of such economic development opportunities, including, but not limited to, routes establishing a pipeline to areas with workforce talent or serving a customer base or main business function; and (4) local match requirements, including, but not limited to, opportunities to use state or local moneys to leverage federal air service development grant funds: And provided further, That local entities representing commercial service airports may apply for grants from such fund: And provided further, That the Kansas department of transportation shall form a selection committee to evaluate such applications: And provided further, That not more than $1,000,000 shall be awarded for a single commercial service airport: And provided further, That all grant moneys awarded to a local entity shall be deposited in an interest-bearing escrow account: And provided further, That, when awarded a grant, such local entity shall execute a minimum revenue guarantee (MRG) agreement with an airline: And provided further, That such MRG agreement shall describe the thresholds that trigger drawdowns of grant moneys: And provided further, That the Kansas department of transportation shall verify all expenses before authorizing any drawdown of grant moneys from such escrow account.

US-69 express lane tolling fund No limit

Provided, That the secretary of transportation shall be responsible for the administration and management of the US-69 express lane tolling fund and shall have the power to transfer moneys between the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) and the US-69 express lane tolling fund as required to effect the purposes of K.S.A. 68-20,120, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That the secretary of transportation shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

Other federal grants fund (276-00-3122-3100) No limit
American rescue plan state relief fund (276-00-3756-3536) No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, expenditures shall be made from the above fund in an amount of not less than $5,000,000 to support, modernize and sustain seamless integration for the existing Kansas statewide interoperable communication system (KSICS) used by local, state and federal agencies for radio communications: Provided further, That such expenditures to modernize the KSICS shall upgrade the radio base station and dispatch console equipment with associated engineering and integration services that continue operations of the existing KSICS without downtime, a break in operations or a full system replacement: And provided further, That such KSICS upgrade shall: (1) seamlessly integrate standards-based shared systems into the existing KSICS original equipment manufacturer, as recommended by level 5 of the department of homeland security’s safecom program interoperability continuum; (2) include the existing state-owned system cores and locally-owned infrastructure assets on the existing KSICS system; (3) not modify or change the existing methods of interoperability between state, federal and local KSICS users or diminish or negatively change the radio system coverage of the existing KSICS; (4) not require learning new system management functionality or platforms for the continued operation of the existing KSICS; (5) maintain any existing technology integrations not considered land-mobile radio that interface with the existing KSICS, including logging recorders, GPS mapping software, computer-aided dispatch, 911 systems, body-worn cameras; and (6) not require the use of gateways, bridges or ISSI/CSSI that deteriorate functionality, including cybersecurity, end-to-end voice encryption and interoperability of the existing KSICS and existing associated radio subscriber units, software and features, that have been procured by agencies within the state of Kansas, including state and local units of government: Provided, however, That moneys expended pursuant to this proviso shall not be used to supplant local government contributions but shall be used to enable and leverage local, county and regional investments in KSICS related equipment and services: And provided further, That it is the intent of the legislature that such modernization program of the KSICS will continue to be appropriated in an amount equal to or greater than the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2027 through fiscal year 2031: And provided further, That, on or before January 11, 2027, the above agency shall submit a report to the office of the governor, the director of the budget, the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means that details the expenditures made pursuant to this proviso, KSICS system condition and lifecycle status, progress toward long-term system sustainability and anticipated future funding needs to maintain reliable statewide interoperable public safety communications.

State highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) No limit

Provided, That no expenditures may be made from the state highway fund other than for the purposes specifically authorized by this or other appropriation act.

Highway bond proceeds fund (276-00-4109-4110) No limit
Public use general aviation airport development fund (276-00-4140-4140) No limit
County equalization and adjustment fund (276-00-4210-4210) $2,500,000
Special city and county highway fund (276-00-4220-4220) No limit
Highway bond debt service fund (276-00-4707-9000) No limit
Rail service assistance program loan guarantee fund (276-00-7502-7200) No limit
Railroad rehabilitation loan guarantee fund (276-00-7503-7500) No limit

Provided, That expenditures from the railroad rehabilitation loan guarantee fund shall not exceed the amount that the secretary of transportation is obligated to pay during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in satisfaction of liabilities arising from the unconditional guarantee of payment that was entered into by the secretary of transportation in connection with the mid-states port authority federally taxable revenue refunding bonds, series 1994, dated May 1, 1994, authorized by K.S.A. 12-3420, and amendments thereto, and guaranteed pursuant to K.S.A. 75-5031, and amendments thereto.

Transportation revolving fund (276-00-7511-1000) No limit
Communication system revolving fund (276-00-7524-7700) No limit
Kansas intermodal transportation revolving fund (276-00-7552-7551) No limit
Passenger rail service revolving fund No limit

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-5089, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the passenger rail service revolving fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to make loans or grants for the costs of qualifying projects and operating support for Amtrak or any common rail carrier approved by the federal railroad administration for operation of an intercity passenger rail service program to connect Kansas by rail to other member states of the midwest interstate passenger rail commission, the midwest regional rail system, the national passenger rail network and any other passenger rail service operations serving Kansas: Provided, however, That no expenditures shall be made from this fund for loans or grants until such loans or grants have been approved by the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, except that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session.

(b) Expenditures may be made by the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) for the following specified purposes: Provided, That expenditures from the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027, other than refunds authorized by law for the following specified purposes, shall not exceed the limitations prescribed therefor as follows:

Agency operations (276-00-4100-0403) $318,373,645

Provided, That expenditures from the agency operations account of the state highway fund for official hospitality by the secretary of transportation shall not exceed $5,000: Provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account for engineering services furnished to counties for road and bridge projects under K.S.A. 68-402e, and amendments thereto.

Agency operations–IT (276-00-4100-0497) $41,156,684
Agency operations–cybersecurity (276-00-4100-0498) $562,897
Bond services fees (276-00-4100-0580) No limit
Substantial maintenance (276-00-4100-0700) No limit
Claims (276-00-4100-1150) No limit
Conference fees (276-00-4100-2200) No limit

Provided, That the secretary of transportation is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect conference, training and workshop attendance and registration fees for conferences, training seminars and workshops sponsored or cosponsored by the department: Provided further, That such fees shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the conference fees account of the state highway fund: And provided further, That expenditures may be made from this account to defray all or part of the costs of the conferences, training seminars and workshops.

Federal local aid programs (276-00-4100-3000) No limit
Categorical aid NHTSA national priority (276-00-4100-3035) No limit
Payments for city connecting links (276-00-4100-6200) $5,360,000
Unmanned aerial systems – UAS aviation only (276-00-4100-6400) No limit
Other capital improvements (276-00-4100-8075) No limit

Provided, That the secretary of transportation is authorized to make expenditures from the other capital improvements account to undertake a program to assist cities and counties with railroad crossings of roads not on the state highway system.

(c) (1) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Buildings – rehabilitation and repair (276-00-4100-8005) $5,600,000
Buildings – reroofing (276-00-4100-8010) $561,509
Buildings – other construction, renovation and repair (276-00-4100-8070) $11,503,052

(2) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027 from the unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2027, in each capital improvement project account for a building or buildings in the state highway fund for one or more projects approved for prior fiscal years: Provided, That all expenditures from the unencumbered balance in any such project account of the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027 shall not exceed the amount of the unencumbered balance in such project account on June 30, 2027, subject to the provisions of subsection (d): Provided further, That all expenditures from any such project account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of transportation, with the approval of the director of the budget, may transfer any part of any item of appropriation in a capital improvement project account for a building or buildings for fiscal year 2027 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) for the department of transportation to another item of appropriation in a capital improvement project account for a building or buildings for fiscal year 2027 from the state highway fund for the department of transportation: Provided, That the secretary of transportation shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research.

(e) On April 1, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the motor pool service fund (173-00-6109-4020) of the department of administration to the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation an amount determined to be equal to the sum of the annual vehicle registration fees for each vehicle owned or leased by the state or any state agencies in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4611, and amendments thereto.

(f) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, upon notification from the secretary of transportation that an amount is due and payable from the railroad rehabilitation loan guarantee fund (276-00-7503-7500), the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) to the railroad rehabilitation loan guarantee fund the amount certified by the secretary as due and payable.

(g) Any payment for services during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) to other state agencies shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027.

(h) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the secretary of transportation shall apportion and distribute quarterly, on the first day of January, April, July and October, to cities on the state highway system from the state highway fund moneys at the rate of $5,000 per year per lane per mile for the maintenance of streets and highways in cities designated by the secretary as city connecting links: Provided, That all moneys so distributed shall be used solely for the maintenance of city connecting links: Provided further, That such apportionment shall apply only to those city connecting link lanes maintained by the city, and shall not apply to city connecting link lanes maintained by the secretary pursuant to agreement with the city: And provided further, That, as used in this subsection, “lane” means the portion of the roadway for use of moving traffic of a standard width prescribed by the secretary.

(i) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $5,000,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) to the passenger rail service revolving fund of the department of transportation.

(j) In addition to other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of transportation from the economic development account (276-00-4100-0860) of the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the economic development account of the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027 for the department of transportation’s economic development grant program to assist local governments in upgrading county roads impacted by dairy industry expansion in southwest Kansas: Provided, That expenditures for such purpose from the economic development account of the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027 shall not exceed $6,000,000: Provided further, That all such expenditures for such purpose shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on the state highway fund for fiscal year 2027.

(k) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall identify and certify an amount of $5,000,000 from any moneys in any state general fund account or any special revenue fund or funds that are moneys to the state for aid for coronavirus relief that are unexpended, recouped or otherwise have been returned to the state as unspent funds to the director of accounts and reports: Provided, That upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer such certified amount to the American rescue plan state relief fund (276-00-3756-3536) of the department of transportation.

(l) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $300,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) to the driver’s education scholarship grant fund (276-00-2851-2851).

Sec. 141. (a) On June 30, 2027, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-8768, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount of any unencumbered balance in the expanded lottery act revenues fund to the state general fund: Provided, That the transfer of such amount shall be in addition to any other transfer from the expanded lottery act revenues fund to the state general fund as prescribed by law.

(b) On June 30, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall determine and notify the director of the budget if the amount of revenue collected in the expanded lottery act revenues fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, is insufficient to fund the appropriations and transfers that are authorized from the expanded lottery act revenues fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in accordance with the provisions of appropriation acts. The director of the budget shall certify to the director of accounts and reports the amount necessary to be transferred from the state general fund to the expanded lottery act revenues fund in order to fund all such appropriations and transfers that are authorized from the expanded lottery act revenues fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer the amount of moneys from the state general fund to the expanded lottery act revenues fund that is required in accordance with the certification by the director of the budget under this section. At the same time as the director of the budget transmits this certification to the director of accounts and reports, the director of the budget shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research.

Sec. 142. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of administration from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for the department of administration for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the department of administration from the state general fund or from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, for and on behalf of the Kansas department for aging and disability services, to convey, without consideration, all of the rights, title and interest in approximately 15 acres of real estate described in section 145(a) of chapter 82 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas, and any improvements thereon, to the Kansas office of veterans services subject to the provisions, including all contingencies and limitations, of section 145 of chapter 82 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas: Provided, however, That conveyance of the real property authorized by this section shall not occur in the event the United States department of veterans affairs does not provide funding through its construction grant program for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 143.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Cooperative extension services reorganization $21,500,000

Provided, That expenditures may be made from such account during fiscal year 2027 for expenses related to the cooperative extension services reorganizational plan prepared by Kansas state university extension systems and agriculture research programs: Provided further, That, upon receipt and review of such plan, the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to approve such expenditures: And provided further, That such expenditures shall be approved by the governor and the majority of the legislative members of the state finance council and that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session.

Sec. 144.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Build Kansas matching grant $5,000,000

Provided, That all moneys in the build Kansas matching grant account shall be used for the purpose of providing matching grant funds pursuant to the provisions of section 14(a) of chapter 97 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas: Provided further, That if during fiscal year 2027, the build Kansas advisory committee determines that the unencumbered balance in the build Kansas matching grant fund of the state treasurer is insufficient to pay an amount that is necessary to finance grant applications approved by such committee pursuant to the provisions of section 14(a) of chapter 97 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas, such committee may request approval from the state finance council to make expenditures from the build Kansas matching grant account: And provided further, That upon receipt and review of such request, the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to approve such expenditures: And provided further, That such expenditures shall be approved by the governor and the majority of the legislative members of the state finance council and that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session.

Sec. 145.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

State operations DCF (including official hospitality) $5,000,000

Provided, That on or before January 1, 2027, the secretary for children and families shall certify to the members of the state finance council that the secretary has implemented the statewide demonstration waiver from the United States department of agriculture to exclude candy and soft drinks from the definition of eligible foods under 7 C.F.R. § 271.2, to be used by retailers statewide and ensuring that ebt payments cannot be used to purchase candy or soft drinks: Provided further, That upon receipt of such certification from the secretary, the state finance council, acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to approve the expenditure of the remaining moneys from the state operations DCF (including official hospitality) account to the Kansas department for children and families: And provided further, That, as used in this proviso: (1) “Candy” means the same as defined in K.S.A. 79-3602, and amendments thereto; and (2) “soft drinks” means the same as defined in K.S.A. 79-3602, and amendments thereto: Provided, however, That such expenditure shall be approved by the governor and the majority of the legislative members of the state finance council and that such approval may also be given while the legislature is in session.

Sec. 146.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

SNAP administrative match $12,061,053

Provided, That the secretary for children and families shall provide a report to the members of the state finance council on expenditures for the above agency’s administration of the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the above agency’s payment error rates that measure the accuracy of the above agency’s eligibility and benefit determinations: Provided further, That upon receipt and review of such report from the secretary, the state finance council, acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to approve the expenditure of moneys from the SNAP administrative match account to the Kansas department for children and families: And provided further, That such expenditures shall be approved by the governor and the majority of the legislative members of the state finance council and that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session.

Sec. 147.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

Regents institutions operating expenditures $12,000,000

Provided, That all moneys in the regents institutions operating expenditures account shall be used for the purpose of providing each regents institution $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.

(b) During fiscal year 2027, on or before July 31, 2026, the secretary of administration, in consultation with the governor’s department, shall certify to the members of the state finance council that all state agencies have:

(1) Eliminated any positions that relate to diversity, equity and inclusion;

(2) eliminated any mandates, policies, programs, preferences and activities relating to diversity, equity and inclusion;

(3) eliminated any training requirements in diversity, equity and inclusion for any employee;

(4) canceled any state grants or contracts relating to diversity, equity and inclusion; and

(5) create standardized email signature blocks for state employee’s email accounts that do not contain gender identifying pronouns.

(c) During fiscal year 2027, except as provided further, on or before July 31, 2026, the chief executive officer of the state board of regents, in consultation with the heads of the postsecondary educational institutions, shall certify to the members of the state finance council that for the 2026-2027 academic year a definition of DEI-CRT for use in this section and a statement of understanding establishing the goals of this section have been adopted by policy of the board.

(d) During fiscal year 2029, except as provided further, on or before July 31, 2028, the chief executive officer of the state board of regents, in consultation with the heads of the postsecondary educational institutions, shall certify to the members of the state finance council that for the 2028-2029 academic year all postsecondary educational institutions have established curricula and designated courses at the postsecondary educational institutions in a manner that does not require or constrain students to enroll in a DEI-CRT course in order to satisfy the requirements of any academic program. Academic program requirements whose title clearly establishes its course of study as primarily focused on racial, ethnic or gender studies may be exempted in writing by the state board of regents or such institution’s governing body from the provisions of this subsection, subject to the following:

(1) A student may not be required or constrained to enroll in any such program or course in order to satisfy the requirements of any other academic program.

(2) Courses offered or listed under such programs shall satisfy the academic program requirements of such program only and shall not be used to satisfy degree requirements for any other academic program beyond satisfying institution credit hour graduation requirements.

(e) The secretary of administration and the chief executive officer of the state board of regents shall present such certification and any additional information to the state finance council at a state finance council meeting. The state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to approve expenditures from the regents institutions operating expenditures account upon a finding that the state board of regents, in consultation with the heads of the postsecondary educational institutions, has complied with subsection (c). Such expenditures shall be approved by the governor and the majority of the legislative members of the state finance council and that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session.

(f) As used in this section:

(1) “Academic program” includes any credential, certificate or degree program at a postsecondary educational institution.

(2) “Postsecondary educational institution” or “institution” means any public university, municipal university, community college and technical college and includes any entity resulting from the consolidation or affiliation of any two or more of such postsecondary educational institutions.

Sec. 148.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $40,000,000 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 155(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the state employee pay increase account, the sum of $3,781,905 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 149.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

State employee pay increase $13,200,000

Provided, That all moneys in the state employee pay increase account shall be used for the purpose of paying the proportionate share of the cost to the state general fund of the salary increase, including associated employer contributions, during fiscal year 2027.

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state water plan fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

State employee pay increase $18,659

Provided, That all moneys in the state employee pay increase account shall be used for the purpose of paying the proportionate share of the cost to the state water plan fund of the salary increase, including associated employer contributions, during fiscal year 2027.

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state economic development initiatives fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

State employee pay increase $134,127

Provided, That all moneys in the state employee pay increase account shall be used for the purpose of paying the proportionate share of the cost to the state economic development initiatives fund of the salary increase, including associated employer contributions, during fiscal year 2027.

(d) There is appropriated for the above agency from the children’s initiatives fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

State employee pay increase $4,606

Provided, That all moneys in the state employee pay increase account shall be used for the purpose of paying the proportionate share of the cost to the children’s initiatives fund of the salary increase, including associated employer contributions, during fiscal year 2027.

(e) There is appropriated for the above agency from the Kansas endowment for youth fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the following:

State employee pay increase $1,802

Provided, That all moneys in the state employee pay increase account shall be used for the purpose of paying the proportionate share of the cost to the Kansas endowment for youth fund of the salary increase, including associated employer contributions, during fiscal year 2027.

(f) Upon recommendation of the director of the budget, the state finance council, acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to approve: (1) Increases in expenditure limitations on special revenue funds and accounts and increase the transfers between special revenue funds as necessary to pay the salary increases under this section for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027; and (2) the expenditure of any remaining moneys in any account appropriated in subsections (a) through (e) to address salary inequities in any state agency as identified by the director of the budget in consultation with the director of personnel services. The director of accounts and reports is hereby authorized and directed to increase expenditure limitations on such special revenue funds and accounts and increase the transfers between special revenue funds in accordance with such approval for the purpose of paying from such funds or accounts the proportionate share of the cost to such funds or accounts, including associated employer contributions, of the salary increases and other amounts specified for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

(g) (1) Except as provided in subsection (h), effective with the first payroll period chargeable to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, an executive branch benefits-eligible employee shall be eligible for a salary increase of 1% for employees in the classified service, including associated employer contributions, and each pay grade of the classified pay matrix shall be adjusted upward by 1%.

(2) Effective with the first payroll period chargeable to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, an executive branch benefits-eligible employee who is in the unclassified service shall receive a salary increase of 1%, rounded to the nearest penny.

(3) Effective with the first payroll period chargeable to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the state board of regents and the universities shall receive a sum equivalent to the total of 1%, rounded to the nearest penny, of the salaries of all benefits-eligible employees in such agency, to be distributed as a merit pool.

(h) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 46-137a and 46-137b, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the provisions of subsection (g) shall not apply to the compensation or bi-weekly allowance paid to each member of the legislature.

(2) The provisions of subsection (g) shall not apply to:

(A) Employees of the legislative branch agencies;

(B) state officers elected on a statewide basis;

(D) non-judge employees of the judicial branch;

(E) teachers and licensed personnel at the Kansas state school for the deaf or the Kansas state school for the blind; and

(F) any other employees on a formal, written career progression plan implemented by executive directive.

(i) After implementation of subsections (g) and (h), the governor is hereby authorized and directed to modify the pay plan for fiscal year 2027 in accordance with this section and to adopt such pay plan so modified.

Sec. 150.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

Home and community-based services fund No limit

Provided, That transfers may be made from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services: Provided further, That all such transfers shall be in an amount of 75% to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and 25% to the clubhouse model program fund: And provided further, That, the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to approve such transfers and expenditures: And provided further, That such transfers and expenditures shall be approved by the governor and the majority of the legislative members of the state finance council and that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session.

Sec. 151.

STATE FINANCE COUNCIL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures shall not exceed the following:

Home and community-based services fund No limit

Provided, That transfers may be made from such fund during fiscal year 2028 to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services: Provided further, That all such transfers shall be in an amount of 75% to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and 25% to the clubhouse model program fund: And provided further, That, the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to approve such transfers and expenditures: And provided further, That such transfers and expenditures shall be approved by the governor and the majority of the legislative members of the state finance council and that such approval also may be given while the legislature is in session.

Sec. 152. (a) Except as provided further, for fiscal year 2026, on June 1, 2026, the director of personnel services of the department of administration, in consultation with the director of the budget and the director of legislative research, shall identify positions and the funding associated with such positions in each state agency that have been vacant for 60 calendar days or the entire fiscal year 2026 and are paid from appropriations from the state general fund: Provided, That the director of the budget shall certify such amount in each state general fund account that was not expended for positions during fiscal year 2026 for the purposes of this section to the director of accounts and reports: Provided further, That on June 30, 2026, the amount of funding associated with such vacant positions in each state agency that are paid from appropriations from the state general fund is hereby lapsed: And provided further, That at the same time that such certification is made, the director of the budget shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research: Provided, however, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to vacant positions at the university of Kansas funded from the geological survey account (682-00-1000-0170) of the state general fund or to vacant positions and the funding associated with such positions for the state board of indigents’ defense services.

(b) On the effective date of this act, the provisions of section 149 of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas are hereby declared to be null and void and shall have no force and effect.

Sec. 153. Except as provided further, for fiscal year 2027, on June 1, 2027, the director of personnel services of the department of administration, in consultation with the director of the budget and the director of legislative research, shall identify positions and the funding associated with such positions in each state agency that have been vacant for 60 calendar days or the entire fiscal year 2027 and are paid from appropriations from the state general fund: Provided, That the director of the budget shall certify such amount in each state general fund account that was not expended for positions during fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of this section to the director of accounts and reports: Provided further, That on June 30, 2027, the amount of funding associated with such vacant positions in each state agency that are paid from appropriations from the state general fund is hereby lapsed: And provided further, That at the same time that such certification is made, the director of the budget shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research: Provided, however, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to vacant positions at the university of Kansas funded from the geological survey account (682-00-1000-0170) of the state general fund.

Sec. 154. During the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 75-6706, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, the director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall continuously monitor the balance of the budget stabilization fund established by K.S.A. 75-6706, and amendments thereto, and certify to the director of accounts and reports in each such fiscal year when such balance equals 20% of the amount of actual tax receipt revenues to the state general fund for the immediately preceding fiscal year: Provided, That, during fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030, upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall not transfer from the state general fund to the budget stabilization fund any interest earnings based on the balance of moneys in the budget stabilization fund and shall credit such interest earnings to the state general fund.

Sec. 155. (a) On July 1, 2026, of each amount appropriated or reappropriated for a state agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, by this act or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature from the state general fund, that is identified as operating expenditures, including salaries and wages, contractual services, commodities and capital outlay, the sum equal to 1.5% of the aggregate amount of such operating expenditures is hereby lapsed.

(b) This section shall not apply to the following categories of appropriations or reappropriations for fiscal year 2027: Aid to locals, capital improvements, debt service and other assistance.

(c) This section shall not apply to the following for fiscal year 2027: Legislative branch state agencies, judicial branch state agencies, the office of the attorney general, the office of the attorney general – Kansas bureau of investigation, Kansas sentencing commission, state hospitals, veterans’ and soldiers’ homes of the Kansas office of veterans services, correctional facilities, Kansas highway patrol, the state board of regents and universities.

(d) This section shall not apply to any moneys appropriated from the state general fund for a state agency that are identified as operating expenditures or contractual services that are authorized expenditures or moneys appropriated by this act for fiscal year 2027 for a specific project or purpose for an identified program or entity.

(e) The director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall certify the aggregate amount of the lapses for each state agency subject to the provisions of subsection (a). The head of each state agency shall determine the amounts and accounts from which to lapse an amount equal to the aggregate 1.5% lapse and provide such determination to the director of the budget. The director of the budget shall certify the amount of the lapse in each state general fund account for the purposes of this section to the director of accounts and reports. At the same time that any certification is made, the director of the budget shall deliver a copy of such certification to the director of legislative research.

Sec. 156.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

(a) On the effective date of this act, of the $10,266,988 appropriated for the above agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 163(a) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas from the state general fund in the debt service 2025A/B account, the sum of $796,587 is hereby lapsed.

Sec. 157.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Debt service refunding – 2019F/G (173-00-1000-0465) $6,634,574
Rehabilitation and repair for state facilities (173-00-1000-8500) $5,000,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the rehabilitation and repair for state facilities account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Debt service refunding – 2021P (173-00-1000-8562) $3,420,000
Debt service refunding – 2020R (173-00-1000-8563) $8,221,700
Debt service – 2025A/B (173-00-1000-8565) $9,466,025
Debt service – animal diagnostic laboratory (173-00-1000) $11,000,000

Statehouse debt service – state highway fund (173-00-2861-2861) No limit
Debt service refunding – 2019F/G – state highway fund (173-00-2823-2823) No limit
Debt service refunding – 2020R – state highway fund (173-00-2865-2865) No limit
Debt service refunding – 2020S – state highway fund (173-00-2866-2866) No limit
State buildings depreciation fund (173-00-6149-4500) No limit
Capitol area plaza authority planning fund (173-00-7121-7035) No limit

Provided, That the secretary of administration may accept gifts, donations and grants of money, including payments from local units of city and county government, for the development of a new master plan for the capitol plaza and the state zoning area described in K.S.A. 75-3619, and amendments thereto: Provided further, That all such gifts, donations and grants shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, to the credit of the capitol area plaza authority planning fund.

Veterans memorial fund (173-00-7253-7250) No limit
Executive mansion gifts fund (173-00-7257-7270) No limit
State facilities gift fund (173-00-7263-7290) No limit
Topeka state hospital cemetery memorial gift fund (173-00-7337-7240) No limit
Master lease program fund (173-00-8732) No limit
Printing plant improvement fund No limit

(c) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the building and ground fund (173-00-2028) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the building and ground fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Parking improvements and repair (173-00-2028-2085) No limit

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state buildings depreciation fund (173-00-6149) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the state buildings depreciation fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

State of Kansas facilities projects – debt service (173-00-6149-4520) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the state buildings depreciation fund for fiscal year 2027.

(e) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state buildings operating fund (173-00-6148) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the state buildings operating fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Eisenhower building purchase and renovation – debt service (173-00-6148-4610) No limit

(f) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the building and ground fund (173-00-2028), the state buildings depreciation fund (173-00-6149), and the state buildings operating fund (173-00-6148) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 from the unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2027, in each existing capital improvement account of each such special revenue fund: Provided, That expenditures from the unencumbered balance of any such existing capital improvement account shall not exceed the amount of the unencumbered balance in such account on June 30, 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures from the unencumbered balance of any such account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 and shall be in addition to any other expenditure limitation imposed on any such account of each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 158.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

(a) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the reimbursement and recovery fund (300-00-2275) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the reimbursement and recovery fund during the fiscal year 2027, for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Rehabilitation and repair (300-00-2275) No limit

(b) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the Wagner Peyser employment services – federal fund (300-00-3275) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the Wagner Peyser employment services – federal fund during fiscal year 2027, for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Rehabilitation and repair (300-00-3275) No limit

Sec. 159.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state institutions building fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Rehabilitation and repair projects (039-00-8100-8240) $6,847,253

Provided, That the secretary for aging and disability services is hereby authorized to transfer moneys during fiscal year 2027 from the rehabilitation and repair projects account to a rehabilitation and repair account for any institution, as defined by K.S.A. 76-12a01, and amendments thereto, for projects approved by the secretary for aging and disability services: Provided further, That expenditures also may be made from this account during fiscal year 2027 for the purposes of rehabilitation and repair for facilities of the Kansas department for aging and disability services other than any institution, as defined by K.S.A. 76-12a01, and amendments thereto.

Larned state hospital – city of Larned wastewater treatment (410-00-8100-8300) $129,620

Provided, That, notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 76-6b05, and amendments thereto, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the Larned state hospital – city of Larned wastewater treatment account of the state institutions building fund for payment of Larned state hospital’s portion of the city of Larned’s wastewater treatment system.

Remodeling (039-00-8100-8300) $2,000,000

Sec. 160.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Capital improvements (296-00-1000-8010) $696,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the capital improvements account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Employment security administration property sale fund (296-00-3336-3110) No limit

Provided, That the secretary of labor is hereby authorized to make expenditures from the employment security administration property sale fund during fiscal year 2027 for the unemployment insurance program: Provided, however, That no expenditures shall be made from this fund for the proposed purchase or other acquisition of additional real estate to provide space for the unemployment insurance program of the department of labor until such proposed purchase or other acquisition, including the preliminary plans and program statement for any capital improvement project that is proposed to be initiated and completed by or for the department of labor have been reviewed by the joint committee on state building construction.

(c) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the department of labor from moneys appropriated from any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the department of labor for fiscal year 2027 from the moneys appropriated from any special revenue fund for the expenses of the sale, exchange or other disposition conveying title for any portion or all of the real estate of the department of labor: Provided, That such expenditures may be made and such sale, exchange or other disposition conveying title for any portion or all of the real estate of the department of labor may be executed or otherwise effectuated only upon specific authorization by the state finance council acting on this matter, which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto, and acting after receiving the recommendations of the joint committee on state building construction: Provided, however, That no such sale, exchange or other disposition conveying title for any portion of the real estate of the department of labor shall be executed until the proposed sale, exchange or other disposition conveying title for such real estate has been reviewed by the joint committee on state building construction: Provided further, That the net proceeds from the sale of any of the real estate of the department of labor shall be deposited in the state treasury in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, and shall be credited to the employment security administration property sale fund of the department of labor: And provided further, That expenditures from the employment security administration property sale fund shall not exceed the limitation established for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, except upon approval of the state finance council.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the workmen’s compensation fee fund (296-00-2124) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the workmen’s compensation fee fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement projects: Payment of rehabilitation and repair projects: Provided, That expenditures from the workmen’s compensation fee fund (296-00-2124-2228) for fiscal year 2027 for such capital improvement purposes shall not exceed $464,000.

Sec. 161.

KANSAS OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Veterans cemetery program rehabilitation and repair projects (694-00-1000-0904) $201,980

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the veterans cemetery program rehabilitation and repair projects account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state institutions building fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Soldiers’ home rehabilitation and repair projects (694-00-8100-7100) $656,458
Veterans’ home rehabilitation and repair projects (694-00-8100-8250) $4,809,244
Cemetery buildings fund $387,951

Any unencumbered balance in the northeast Kansas veterans’ home account (694-00-8100-8290) in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 162.

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Rehabilitation and repair projects (604-00-8100-8108) $1,775,132
Security system upgrade project (604-00-8100-8130) $350,205
Campus boilers and HVAC upgrades (604-00-8100-8145) $1,480,350

Sec. 163.

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Rehabilitation and repair projects (610-00-8100-8108) $1,332,468
Campus life safety and security (610-00-8100-8130) $437,093
Campus boilers and HVAC upgrades (610-00-8100-8145) $1,024,250
Roof replacement $600,000
Powerhouse demolition $1,800,000

Provided, however, That no expenditures shall be made by the above agency from the powerhouse demolition account until the superintendent of the Kansas state school for the deaf certifies to the director of accounts and reports that the joint committee on state building construction has recommended the capital improvement project to demolish a powerhouse structure on the campus of the Kansas state school for the deaf during the 2026 regular session of the legislature: Provided further, That when the superintendent provides certification to the director of accounts and reports under this section, the superintendent shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research.

Sec. 164.

STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Rehabilitation and repair projects (288-00-1000-8088) $425,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the rehabilitation and repair projects account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Shawnee mission roofs replacement account (288-00-1000), museum of history air handling units/chiller replacement (288-00-1000).

(b) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the private gifts, grants and bequests fund (288-00-7302) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the private gifts, grants and bequests fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Rehabilitation and repair projects No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the private gifts, grants and bequests fund for fiscal year 2027.

(c) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the historical preservation grant in aid fund (288-00-3089) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the historical preservation grant in aid fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Rehabilitation and repair projects No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the historical preservation grant in aid fund for fiscal year 2027.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the private gifts, grants and bequests fund, historic properties fee fund, state historical facilities fund, save America’s treasures fund, historical society capital improvement fund, law enforcement memorial fund and historical preservation grant in aid fund for fiscal year 2027 expenditures may be made by the above agency from each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 from the unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2027, in each existing capital improvement account of each such special revenue fund: Provided, That expenditures from the unencumbered balance of any such existing capital improvement account shall not exceed the amount of the unencumbered balance in such account on June 30, 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures from the unencumbered balance of any such account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 and shall be in addition to any other expenditure limitation imposed on any such account of each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 165.

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Rehabilitation and repair projects (379-00-2526-2040; 379-00-2069-2010) No limit
Deferred maintenance projects (379-00-2485-2485) No limit
Morris central renovation (379-00-2526-2040) No limit
Welch stadium renovation (379-00-2526-2040) No limit
King hall theatre (379-00-2526-2040) No limit
Twin towers housing project – debt service 2017D (379-00-5120-5030) No limit
Memorial union project – debt service 2020F (379-00-5161-5040) No limit
Student housing projects – debt service 2017D (379-00-5169-5050) No limit
Parking maintenance projects (379-00-5186-5060) No limit
Student housing projects (379-00-5650-5120; 379-00-5169-5050) No limit
Deferred maintenance account – Kansas campus restoration fund (379-00) No limit

(b) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the above agency may make expenditures from the rehabilitation and repair projects, Americans with disabilities act compliance projects, state fire marshal code compliance projects and improvements to classroom projects for institutions of higher education account of the Kansas educational building fund of the above agency of moneys transferred to such account by the state board of regents by any provision of this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature: Provided, That this subsection shall not apply to the unencumbered balance in any account of the Kansas educational building fund of the above agency that was first appropriated for any fiscal year commencing prior to July 1, 2025.

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the above agency may make expenditures from the state universities facilities capital renewal initiative account of the state general fund of the above agency of moneys transferred to such account by the state board of regents by any provision of this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the above agency may make expenditures from the demolition of buildings account of the state general fund of the above agency of moneys transferred to such account by the state board of regents by any provision of this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature.

(e) Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: State universities facilities capital renewal initiative (379-00-1000-0320); demolition of buildings (379-00-1000-8510); and Emporia state university student affordability (379-00-1000-0370): Provided, That all expenditures from the Emporia state university student affordability account shall be used to eliminate the student fee of $125.12 per semester for full-time, on-campus students and $14.83 per credit hour for part-time students for memorial union debt: Provided, however, That during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the Emporia state university or the state board of regents shall not increase any other student fees to offset the revenue reduction from the elimination of such student fee.

Sec. 166.

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

Akers energy center project (246-00-2035) No limit
Energy conservation – debt service (246-00-2035) No limit
Forsyth library renovation (246-00-2035) No limit
Rarick hall renovation (246-00-2035) No limit
Rehabilitation and repair projects (246-00-2035-2000; 246-00-2510-2040) No limit
Gross coliseum parking lot project (246-00-2035-2000; 246-00-5185-5050) No limit
Deferred maintenance projects (246-00-2483-2483) No limit
Memorial union addition – debt service 2020C (246-00-2510-2040) No limit
Memorial union project (246-00-2510-2040) No limit
Memorial union renovation – debt service 2005G (246-00-5102-5010) No limit
Student union rehabilitation and repair projects (246-00-5102-5010) No limit
Lewis field/Wiest hall renovation – debt service 2016B (246-00-5103-5020) No limit
Wiest hall replacement – debt service 2016B (246-00-5103-5020) No limit
Student housing rehabilitation and repair projects (246-00-5103-5020) No limit
Parking maintenance projects (246-00-5185-5050) No limit
Deferred maintenance account – Kansas campus restoration fund (246-00) No limit

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the above agency may make expenditures from the demolition of building account of the state general fund of the above agency of moneys transferred to such account by the state board of regents by any provision of this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature.

Sec. 167.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Chiller plant project – debt service 2015B (367-00-2062-2000) No limit
Engineering hall renovation project (367-00-2062-2000) No limit
Rehabilitation and repair projects (367-00-2062-2000; 367-00-2062-2080; 367-00-2520-2080; 367-00-2901-2160) No limit
Energy conservation projects – debt service 2021A, 2012F/H, 2017B (367-00-2062-2000; 367-00-5163-4500) No limit
Capital lease – debt service (367-00-2062-2000; 367-00-520-2080; 367-00-5117-4430) No limit
Deferred maintenance projects (367-00-2484-2484) No limit
Electrical upgrade project – debt service 2017E (367-00-2520-2080; 367-00-2484-2484) No limit
Recreation complex project – debt service 2021A, 2010G1/2 (367-00-2520-2080) No limit
Seaton hall renovation – debt service 2016A (367-00-2520-2080) No limit
Student union renovation project – debt service 2016A (367-00-2520-2080) No limit
Research initiative debt service 2021A (367-00-2901-2106) No limit
Building retro-commissioning project (367-00-2901-2160) No limit
Chemical landfill – debt service refunding 2011G-2 (367-00-2901-2160) No limit
Salina student life center project – debt service 2008D (367-00-5111-5120) No limit
K-state Salina residence hall – debt service 2022A (367-00-5117-4430) No limit
Childcare development center project – debt service 2019C (367-00-5125-5101) No limit
Debt service refunding 2022D (367-00-5163-4500) No limit
Derby dining center project – debt service 2019C (367-00-5163-4500) No limit
Jardine housing project – debt service 2022D/2014D/2015B/2011G-1 (367-00-5163-4500) No limit
Student housing projects (367-00-5163-4500; 367-00-5117-4430) No limit
Wefald dining and residence hall project – debt service 2022D/2014D-2 (367-00-5163-4500) No limit
Union parking – debt service 2016A (367-00-5181-4630) No limit
Parking maintenance projects (367-00-5181-4638) No limit
Strong complex project – debt service 2024F (367-00-5163-4500) No limit
Deferred maintenance account – Kansas campus restoration fund (367-00) No limit

(e) Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: State universities facilities capital renewal initiative (367-00-1000-0320); demolition of buildings (367-00-1000-8510); Kansas state university animal diagnostic laboratory (367-00-1000-0260); and Kansas state university ag innovation initiative (367-00-1000-0210): Provided, That all expenditures from the Kansas state university ag innovation initiative account shall require a match of nonstate or private moneys on a $1-for-$1 basis: Provided, however, That no federal grants may be used for such match.

(f) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by Kansas state university from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by Kansas state university from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to provide for the issuance of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with K.S.A. 74-8905, and amendments thereto, for a capital improvement project to complete the construction, renovation, development and equipment of the animal science arena, agronomy research and innovation center, global center for grain and food innovation, Call hall and Weber hall: Provided, That such capital improvement project is hereby approved for Kansas state university for the purposes of K.S.A. 74-8905(b), and amendments thereto, and the authorization of the issuance of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with such statute: Provided further, That Kansas state university may make expenditures from the moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds for such capital improvement project: Provided, however, That expenditures from the moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds for such capital improvement project shall not exceed $23,500,000 plus all amounts required for costs of bond issuance, costs of interest on the bonds issued for such capital improvement project during the construction and renovation of such project and, for a period of not more than one year following completion of such project, credit enhancement costs and any required reserves for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds: And provided further, That all moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds shall be deposited and accounted for as prescribed by applicable bond covenants: And provided further, That debt service for any such bonds for such capital improvement project shall be financed by appropriations from any appropriate special revenue fund or funds: And provided further, That any such bonds and interest thereon shall be an obligation only of the Kansas development finance authority, shall not constitute a debt of the state of Kansas within the meaning of section 6 or 7 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas and shall not pledge the full faith and credit or the taxing power of the state of Kansas: And provided further, That Kansas state university shall make provisions for the maintenance of the animal science arena, agronomy research and innovation center, global center for grain and food innovation, Call hall and Weber hall.

Sec. 168.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SYSTEMS AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Capital lease – debt service (369-00-2697-1100; 369-00-2921-1200) No limit
Rehabilitation and repair projects (369-00-2697-1100) No limit

Sec. 169.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER

Rehabilitation and repair projects (368-00-2129-5500; 368-00-5160-5300; 368-00-2590-5530) No limit
AHU replacement project (368-00-2590-5530) No limit
Mosier lab renovation (368-00-2590-5530) No limit
Capital lease – debt service (368-00-5160-5300) No limit

Sec. 170.

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

Debt service refunding – 2022E (385-00-2070-2010; 385-00-5106-5105) No limit
Deferred maintenance projects (385-00-2486-2486) No limit
Overman student center – debt service 2014A2 (385-00-2820-2820) No limit
Overman student center project (385-00-2820-2820) No limit
Building renovations – debt service 2014A1, 2022E (385-00-2833-2831; 385-00-5106-5105) No limit
Rehabilitation and repair projects (385-00-2833-2831; 385-00-2070-2010; 385-00-2529-2040) No limit
Student housing projects – debt service 2011D1, 2020H, 2014A1 (385-00-2833-2831; 385-00-5165-5050) No limit
Energy conservation projects – debt service 2011D/D3, 2015M, 2014A-1 (385-00-5165-5050; 385-00-2070-2010; 385-00-5646-5160) No limit
Parking facility – debt service 2020H (385-00-5187-5060) No limit
Parking maintenance projects (385-00-5187-5060) No limit
Student housing maintenance projects (385-00-5646-5160) No limit
Deferred maintenance account – Kansas campus restoration fund (385-00) No limit

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the above agency may make expenditures from the state universities facilities capital renewal initiative account of the state general fund of the above agency of moneys transferred to such account by the state board of regents by the provisions of this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature.

(d) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the above agency may make expenditures from the demolition of building account of the state general fund of the above agency of moneys transferred to such account by the state board of regents by the provisions of this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature.

Sec. 171.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

Energy conservation projects – debt service 2020B (682-00-2107-2000; 682-00-2545-2080) No limit
Rehabilitation and repair projects (682-00-2107-2000; 682-00-2545-2080) No limit
Kansas law enforcement training center projects (682-00-2133-2020) No limit
Engineering facility – debt service 2021D (682-00-2153-2153; 682-00-2545-2080) No limit
Deferred maintenance projects (682-00-2487-2487) No limit
Energy conservation projects – debt service (682-00-2545-2080) No limit
Earth, energy and environment center – debt service 2017A (682-00-2545-2080) No limit
Rehabilitation and repair projects (682-00-2545-2080) No limit
Student recreation center – debt service 2017A (682-00-2864-2860) No limit
Student recreation center rehabilitation and repair (682-00-2864-2860) No limit
Law enforcement training center capital improvement ARPA fund (682-00-3756) No limit
Student housing projects – debt service 2014C, 2017A, 2020B, 2021D (682-00-5142-5050) No limit
McCollum hall parking facility – debt service 2014C (682-00-5175-5070) No limit
Parking facilities – debt service 2014C, 2017A (682-00-5175-5070) No limit
Parking maintenance projects (682-00-5175-5070) No limit
Student housing maintenance projects (682-00-5621-5110; 682-00-5142-5050; 682-00-2545-2080; 682-00-2905-2160) No limit
Student health facility rehabilitation and repair projects (682-00-5640-5120) No limit
Deferred maintenance account – Kansas campus restoration fund (682-00) No limit

(f) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the university of Kansas from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the university of Kansas from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to provide for the issuance of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with K.S.A. 74-8905, and amendments thereto, for a capital improvement project to construct, renovate, develop and equip the school of architecture and design in Marvin hall at the university of Kansas: Provided, That such capital improvement project is hereby approved for the university of Kansas for the purposes of K.S.A. 74-8905(b), and amendments thereto, and the authorization of the issuance of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with that statute: Provided further, That the university of Kansas may make expenditures from the moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds for such capital improvement project: Provided, however, That expenditures from the moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds for such capital improvement project shall not exceed $60,000,000 plus all amounts required for costs of bond issuance, costs of interest on the bonds issued for such capital improvement project during the construction and renovation of such project and, for a period of not more than one year following completion of such project, credit enhancement costs and any required reserves for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds: And provided further, That all moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds shall be deposited and accounted for as prescribed by applicable bond covenants: And provided further, That debt service for any such bonds for such capital improvement project shall be financed by appropriations from any appropriate special revenue fund or funds: And provided further, That any such bonds and interest thereon shall be an obligation only of the Kansas development finance authority, shall not constitute a debt of the state of Kansas within the meaning of section 6 or 7 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas and shall not pledge the full faith and credit or the taxing power of the state of Kansas: And provided further, That the university of Kansas shall make provisions for the maintenance of Marvin hall.

Sec. 172.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER

Health education building – debt service 2017A (683-00-2108-2500) No limit
Energy conservation – debt service 2020B (683-00-2108-2500) No limit
Rehabilitation and repair projects (683-00-2108-2500; 683-00-2394-2390; 683-00-2551-2600; 683-00-2907-2800; 683-00-2915-2915) No limit
Deferred maintenance projects (683-00-2488-2488) No limit
Hemenway research initiative – debt service 2020B (683-00-2907-2800; 683-00-2108) No limit
KUMC research institute – debt service 2020B (683-00-2907-2800; 683-00-2108) No limit
Parking garage 3 – debt service 2014C (683-00-5176-5550) No limit
Parking garage 4 – debt service 2020B (683-00-5176-5550) No limit
Parking garage 5 – debt service 2016C (683-00-5176-5550) No limit
Parking maintenance projects (683-00-5176-5550) No limit
Deferred maintenance account – Kansas campus restoration fund (683-00) No limit

(e) Any unencumbered balance in the following accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: State universities facilities capital renewal initiative (683-00-1000-0320); demolition of buildings (683-00-1000-8510); and university of Kansas medical center cancer research facility (683-00-1000-0640): Provided, That all expenditures from the university of Kansas medical center cancer research facility account shall require a match of nonstate or private moneys on a $1-for-$1 basis: Provided, however, That no federal grants may be used for such match.

(f) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the university of Kansas medical center from moneys appropriated from the state general fund or any special revenue fund or funds for fiscal year 2027, as authorized by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures may be made by the university of Kansas medical center from such moneys for fiscal year 2027 to provide for the issuance of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with K.S.A. 74-8905, and amendments thereto, for a capital improvement project to construct, renovate, develop and equip the cancer center at the university of Kansas medical center: Provided, That such capital improvement project is hereby approved for the university of Kansas medical center for the purposes of K.S.A. 74-8905(b), and amendments thereto, and the authorization of the issuance of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with such statute: Provided further, That the university of Kansas medical center may make expenditures from the moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds for such capital improvement project: Provided, however, That expenditures from the moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds for such capital improvement project shall not exceed $100,000,000 plus all amounts required for costs of bond issuance, costs of interest on the bonds issued for such capital improvement project during the construction and renovation of such project and, for a period of not more than one year following completion of such project, credit enhancement costs and any required reserves for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds: And provided further, That all moneys received from the issuance of any such bonds shall be deposited and accounted for as prescribed by applicable bond covenants: And provided further, That debt service for any such bonds for such capital improvement project shall be financed by appropriations from any appropriate special revenue fund or funds: And provided further, That any such bonds and interest thereon shall be an obligation only of the Kansas development finance authority, shall not constitute a debt of the state of Kansas within the meaning of section 6 or 7 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas and shall not pledge the full faith and credit or the taxing power of the state of Kansas: And provided further, That the university of Kansas medical center shall make provisions for the maintenance of the cancer center.

Sec. 173.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

Clinton hall shocker student success center – debt service 2022G (715-00-2112-2000; 715-00-2558-2030) No limit
Energy conservation – debt service (715-00-2112-2000) No limit
Honors colleges foundation – debt service (715-00-2112-2000) No limit
Woolsey hall – school of business debt service 2020P (715-00-2112-2000; 715-00-2558-2030) No limit
Deferred maintenance projects (715-00-2489-2489) No limit
Cessna stadium demolition (715-00-2558-2030) No limit
Convergence sciences 2 – debt service 2021L (715-00-2558) No limit
Marcus welcome center project (715-00-2558; 715-00-2112-2000) No limit
Rehabilitation and repair projects (715-00-2558-2030; 715-00-2908-2080; 715-00-2558-3000; 715-00-2112-2000) No limit
Rhatigan student center – debt service 2020P (715-00-2558-2030) No limit
Engineering research lab – debt service 2016J (715-00-2558-2030) No limit
NIAR/engineering/industry & defense projects (715-00-2908-2080; 715-00-2558-2030; 715-00-2558-3000) No limit
Flats and suites – debt service 2020P (715-00-5100-5250) No limit
Shocker residence hall – debt service 2021L (715-00-5100-5250) No limit
Student housing projects (715-00-5100-5250) No limit
Parking garage – debt service 2016J (715-00-5148-5000) No limit
Parking maintenance projects (715-00-5159-5040) No limit
Fairmont towers – debt service 2012A2 (715-00-5620-5270) No limit
Deferred maintenance account – Kansas campus restoration fund (715-00) No limit

Sec. 174.

STATE BOARD OF REGENTS

Kansas educational building fund (561-00-8001-8108) No limit

Provided, That the state board of regents is hereby authorized to transfer moneys from the Kansas educational building fund to an account or accounts of the Kansas educational building fund of any institution under the control and supervision of the state board of regents to be expended by the institution for projects, including planning, new construction and razing, approved by the state board of regents: Provided, however, That no expenditures shall be made from any such account until the proposed projects have been reviewed by the joint committee on state building construction: Provided further, That the state board of regents shall certify to the director of accounts and reports each such transfer of moneys from the Kansas educational building fund: And provided further, That the state board of regents shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of the budget and to the director of legislative research: And provided further, That, in addition to the report and recommendations to the legislature required in K.S.A. 76-6b03, and amendments thereto, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 to provide a report detailing the allocations from such fund to each state educational institution based on the square footage of buildings on the campuses and the justifications for such allocations to be based on square footage: And provided further, That the above agency shall submit such report to the house of representatives committee on appropriations, house of representatives committee on higher education budget and the senate committee on ways and means on or before January 11, 2027.

Kansas campus restoration fund (561-00-2860-2860) No limit

Provided, That the state board of regents is hereby authorized to transfer moneys from the Kansas campus restoration fund to the deferred maintenance account – Kansas campus restoration fund of any institution under the control and supervision of the state board of regents to be expended by the institution for projects approved by the state board of regents: Provided further, That the state board of regents shall certify to the director of accounts and reports each such transfer of moneys from the Kansas campus restoration fund: And provided further, That the state board of regents shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of the budget and to the director of legislative research.

(b) Any unencumbered balance in the following account or accounts in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Demolition of buildings (561-00-1000-8510).

Sec. 175.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

(a) Any unencumbered balance in the priority capital improvement projects account (521-00-1000-0800) of the state general fund of the above agency in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

(b) There is appropriated for the above agency from the correctional institutions building fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Capital improvements – rehabilitation and repair of correctional institutions (521-00-8600-8240) $4,158,925

Provided, That the secretary of corrections is hereby authorized to transfer moneys during fiscal year 2027 from the capital improvements – rehabilitation and repair of correctional institutions account of the correctional institutions building fund to an account or accounts of the correctional institutions building fund of any institution or facility under the jurisdiction of the secretary of corrections to be expended during fiscal year 2027 by the institution or facility for capital improvement projects and for security improvement projects, including acquisition of security equipment.

(c) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state institutions building fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Capital improvements – rehabilitation and repair of juvenile correctional facilities (521-00-8100-8000) $611,044

Provided, That the secretary of corrections is hereby authorized to transfer moneys during fiscal year 2027 from the capital improvements – rehabilitation and repair account of the state institutions building fund to any account or accounts of the state institutions building fund of any juvenile correctional facility or institution under the general supervision and management of the secretary of corrections to be expended during fiscal year 2027 for capital improvement projects approved by the secretary: Provided further, That the secretary of corrections shall certify each such transfer to the director of accounts and reports and shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research.

Correctional facility infrastructure project (521-00-2834) No limit
Correctional industries fund capital unit (522-00-6126-7301) No limit

Sec. 176.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL – KANSAS BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

(a) On the effective date of this act, the provisions of section 185(b) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas requiring that the KBI headquarters be in downtown Topeka, Kansas, are hereby declared null and void and shall have no force and effect.

Sec. 177.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL – KANSAS BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Rehabilitation and repair projects (083-00-1000-0100) $300,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the rehabilitation and repair projects account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 178.

KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL

(a) On the effective date of this act, the expenditure limitation established for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by section 187(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas on the scale replacement and rehabilitation and repair of buildings capital improvement account (280-00-2034-1115) of the Kansas highway patrol is hereby increased from $1,852,860 to $3,852,860.

(b) On the effective date of this act, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $2,000,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the scale replacement and rehabilitation and repair of buildings account of the Kansas highway patrol operations fund (280-00-2034-1115).

(c) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from moneys appropriated from the Kansas highway patrol operations fund – scale replacement and rehabilitation and repair of buildings capital improvement account (280-00-2034-1115) as authorized by section 187(c) of chapter 117 of the 2025 Session Laws of Kansas, this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature, expenditures shall be made by the above agency from such moneys in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 for expenses associated with phase one of the relocation of the general headquarters to the Curtis state office building.

Sec. 179.

KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL

(a) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the highway patrol training center fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the highway patrol training center fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Rehabilitation and repair – training center – Salina (280-00-2306-2004) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the highway patrol training center fund for fiscal year 2027.

(b) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the vehicle identification number fee fund (280-00-2213) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the vehicle identification number fee fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Training academy rehabilitation and repair (280-00-2213-2401) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the vehicle identification number fee fund for fiscal year 2027.

(c) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the Kansas highway patrol operations fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the Kansas highway patrol operations fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Scale replacement and rehabilitation and repair of buildings (280-00-2034-1115) $2,022,000

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the Kansas highway patrol operations fund for fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That expenditures in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 shall be made by the above agency from such fund during fiscal year 2027 for expenses associated with phase two of the relocation of the general headquarters to the Curtis state office building.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the Kansas highway patrol operations fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 from the unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2027, in each existing capital improvement account of each such special revenue fund: Provided, That expenditures from the unencumbered balance of any such existing capital improvement account shall not exceed the amount of the unencumbered balance in such account on June 30, 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures from the unencumbered balance of any such account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 and shall be in addition to any other expenditure limitation imposed on any such account of each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027.

(e) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $2,022,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the scale replacement and rehabilitation and repair of buildings account of the Kansas highway patrol operations fund (280-00-2034-1115). In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made from the state highway fund during fiscal year 2027 and notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 68-416, and amendments thereto, or any other statute, transfers and expenditures may be made from the state highway fund during fiscal year 2027 for support and maintenance of the Kansas highway patrol.

(f) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the KHP federal forfeiture – federal fund (280-00-3545) for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following account or accounts of the KHP federal forfeiture – federal fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Troop F storage building (280-00-3545-3545) No limit
Training academy rehabilitation and repair (280-00-3545-3548) No limit
KHP federal forfeiture – new construction No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the KHP federal forfeiture – federal fund for fiscal year 2027.

(g) There is appropriated for the above agency from the following special revenue fund or funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all moneys now or hereafter lawfully credited to and available in such fund or funds, except that expenditures shall not exceed the following:

American rescue plan state relief fund (280-00-3756) No limit

Sec. 180.

ADJUTANT GENERAL

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Rehabilitation and repair projects (034-00-1000-8000) $3,500,000

Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the rehabilitation and repair projects account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2026, is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027.

Any unencumbered balance in excess of $100 as June 30, 2026, in the following accounts are hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2027: Hays armory (034-00-1000-8040); SDB remodel (034-00-1000-8030); deferred maintenance (034-00-1000-0700).

Sec. 181.

KANSAS STATE FAIR BOARD

(a) There is appropriated for the above agency from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the capital improvement project or projects specified, the following:

Livestock barn upgrades $350,000

Provided, That all expenditures from the livestock barn upgrades account shall require a pledge of matching nonstate or private moneys on a $1-for-$1 basis.

State fair capital improvements fund (373-00-2533-2500) No limit

Sec. 182.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS

Bridge maintenance fund (710-00-2045-2070) No limit
Department access road fund (710-00-2178-2760) No limit

Provided, That, in addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the department access road fund, expenditures may be made from this fund for road improvement projects administered by the department of transportation in state parks and on public lands.

Office of the secretary building fund (710-00-2253) No limit

(b) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $4,254,926 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the department access road fund (710-00-2178-2760) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks.

(c) On July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $200,000 from the state highway fund (276-00-4100-4100) of the department of transportation to the bridge maintenance fund (710-00-2045-2070) of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks.

(d) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the state agricultural production fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the state agricultural production fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Agricultural land capital improvement (710-00-2050) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the state agricultural production fund for fiscal year 2027.

(e) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the parks fee fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the parks fee fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Parks rehabilitation and repair projects (710-00-2122-2066) $3,513,200

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the parks fee fund for fiscal year 2027.

(f) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the boating fee fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the boating fee fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

River access (710-00-2245-2830) $0
Coast guard boating projects (710-00-2245-2840) $62,500

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the boating fee fund for fiscal year 2027.

(g) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the wildlife fee fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the wildlife fee fund during fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Shooting range development (710-00-2300-2301) $0
Coast guard boating projects (710-00-2300-3000) $62,500
Land acquisition (710-00-2300-3040) $0
Rehabilitation and repair (710-00-2300-3262) $1,205,000
State fishing lakes projects (710-00-2300-4320) $2,625,000
Federally mandated boating access (710-00-2300-4360) $844,750

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the wildlife fee fund for fiscal year 2027.

(h) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the cabin revenue fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the cabin revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Cabin site preparation (710-00-2668-2670) $0

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the cabin revenue fund for fiscal year 2027.

(i) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Wetlands acquisition (710-00-2600-3330) $75,000

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund for fiscal year 2027.

(j) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the boating safety and financial assistance fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from the following capital improvement account or accounts of the boating safety and financial assistance fund for fiscal year 2027 for the following capital improvement project or projects, subject to the expenditure limitations prescribed therefor:

Coast guard boating projects (710-00-3251-3251) No limit

Provided, That all expenditures from each such capital improvement account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitations imposed on the boating safety and financial assistance fund for fiscal year 2027.

(k) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by the above agency from the parks fee fund, boating fee fund, boating safety and financial assistance fund, wildlife fee fund, wildlife conservation fund, cabin revenue fund, wildlife restoration fund, sport fish restoration program fund, migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund, nongame wildlife improvement fund, plant and animal disease and pest control fund, land and water conservation fund – local, outdoor recreation acquisition, development and planning fund, recreational trails program fund, federally licensed wildlife areas fund, department of wildlife and parks gifts and donations fund, highway planning/construction fund, state wildlife grants fund, disaster grants – public assistance, nonfederal grants fund, bridge maintenance fund, state agricultural production fund, department access road fund, wildlife restoration fund, state agricultural production fund, highway planning and construction fund, American rescue plan state relief fund, navigation projects fund, other federal grants fund and recreation resource management fund for fiscal year 2027, expenditures may be made by the above agency from each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 from the unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2027, in each existing capital improvement account of each such special revenue fund: Provided, That expenditures from the unencumbered balance of any such existing capital improvement account shall not exceed the amount of the unencumbered balance in such account on June 30, 2027: Provided further, That all expenditures from the unencumbered balance of any such account shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 and shall be in addition to any other expenditure limitation imposed on any such account of each such special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027.

Sec. 183. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 2-223 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2-223. (a) There is hereby established in the state treasury the state fair capital improvements fund. All expenditures of moneys in the state fair capital improvements fund shall be used for the payment of capital improvements and maintenance for the state fairgrounds and the payment of capital improvement obligations that have been financed. Capital improvement projects for the Kansas state fairgrounds are hereby approved for the purposes of K.S.A. 74-8905(b), and amendments thereto, and the authorization of the issuance of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with that statute.

(b) Except as provided further, on each June 30, the state fair board shall certify to the director of accounts and reports an amount to be transferred from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund, which amount shall be not less than the amount equal to 5% of the total gross receipts during the current fiscal year from state fair activities and non-fair days activities. For the fiscal year ending June 30, ~~2025~~ 2026, notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, on March 1, ~~2025~~ 2026, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available therefor, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund the amount equal to the greater of $300,000 or the amount equal to 5% of the total gross receipts during fiscal year ~~2025~~ 2026 from state fair activities and non-fair days activities through March 1, ~~2025~~ 2026, except that, subject to approval by the director of the budget prior to March 1, ~~2025~~ 2026, after reviewing the amounts credited to the state fair fee fund and the state fair capital improvements fund, cash flow considerations for the state fair fee fund, and the amount required to be credited to the state fair capital improvements fund pursuant to this subsection to pay the bonded debt service payment due on April 1, ~~2025~~ 2026, the state fair board may certify an amount on March 1, ~~2025~~ 2026, to the director of accounts and reports to be transferred from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund that is equal to the amount required to be credited to the state fair capital improvements fund pursuant to this subsection to pay the bonded debt service payment due on April 1, ~~2025~~ 2026, and shall certify to the director of accounts and reports on the date specified by the director of the budget the amount equal to the balance of the aggregate amount that is required to be transferred from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund for fiscal year ~~2025~~ 2026. Upon receipt of any such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer moneys from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund in accordance with such certification. For the fiscal year ending June 30, ~~2026~~ 2027, notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, on March 1, ~~2026~~ 2027, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available therefor, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund the amount equal to the greater of $300,000 or the amount equal to 5% of the total gross receipts during fiscal year ~~2026~~ 2027 from state fair activities and non-fair days activities through March 1, ~~2026~~ 2027, except that, subject to approval by the director of the budget prior to March 1, ~~2026~~ 2027, after reviewing the amounts credited to the state fair fee fund and the state fair capital improvements fund, cash flow considerations for the state fair fee fund, and the amount required to be credited to the state fair capital improvements fund pursuant to this subsection to pay the bonded debt service payment due on April 1, ~~2026~~ 2027, the state fair board may certify an amount on March 1, ~~2026~~ 2027, to the director of accounts and reports to be transferred from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund that is equal to the amount required to be credited to the state fair capital improvements fund pursuant to this subsection to pay the bonded debt service payment due on April 1, ~~2026~~ 2027, and shall certify to the director of accounts and reports on the date specified by the director of the budget the amount equal to the balance of the aggregate amount that is required to be transferred from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund for fiscal year ~~2026~~ 2027. Upon receipt of any such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer moneys from the state fair fee fund to the state fair capital improvements fund in accordance with such certification.

Sec. 184. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-1775a is hereby amended to read as follows: 12-1775a. (a) Prior to December 31, 1996, the governing body of each city that, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1771, and amendments thereto, has established a redevelopment district prior to July 1, 1996, shall certify to the director of accounts and reports the amount equal to the amount of revenue realized from ad valorem taxes imposed pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5142, and amendments thereto, within such redevelopment district. Except as provided further, to February 1, 1997, and annually on that date thereafter, the governing body of each such city shall certify to the director of accounts and reports an amount equal to the amount by which revenues realized from such ad valorem taxes imposed in such redevelopment district are estimated to be reduced for the ensuing calendar year due to legislative changes in the statewide school finance formula. Prior to March 1 of each year, the director of accounts and reports shall certify to the state treasurer each amount certified by the governing bodies of cities under this section for the ensuing calendar year and shall transfer from the state general fund to the city tax increment financing revenue replacement fund the aggregate of all amounts so certified. Prior to April 15 of each year, the state treasurer shall pay from the city tax increment financing revenue replacement fund to each city certifying an amount to the director of accounts and reports under this section for the ensuing calendar year the amount so certified. During fiscal years ~~2025,~~ 2026 ~~and~~, 2027 and 2028, no moneys shall be transferred from the state general fund to the city tax increment financing revenue replacement fund pursuant to this subsection.

(b) There is hereby created the tax increment financing revenue replacement fund, which shall be administered by the state treasurer. All expenditures from the tax increment financing revenue replacement fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the state treasurer or a person or persons designated by the state treasurer.

Sec. 185. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-5256 is hereby amended to read as follows: 12-5256. (a) All expenditures from the state housing trust fund made for the purposes of K.S.A. 12-5253 through 12-5255, and amendments thereto, shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the president of the Kansas housing resources corporation.

(b) (1) On ~~July 1, 2024 and~~ July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $2,000,000 from the state economic development initiatives fund to the state housing trust fund established by K.S.A. 74-8959, and amendments thereto.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 74-8959, and amendments thereto, to the contrary, during fiscal year ~~2025, fiscal year~~ 2026 ~~and~~, fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028, moneys in the state housing trust fund shall be used solely for the purpose of loans or grants to cities or counties for infrastructure or housing development in rural areas. During such fiscal years, on or before ~~January 13, 2025,~~ January 12, 2026, January 11, 2027, and January 10, 2028, the president of the Kansas housing resources corporation shall submit a report concerning the activities of the state housing trust fund to the house of representatives committee on appropriations and the senate committee on ways and means.

Sec. 186. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-50,107 is hereby amended to read as follows: 74-50,107. (a) Commencing on July 1, 2021, and on the first day of each month thereafter during ~~fiscal year 2025,~~ fiscal year 2026 ~~and~~, fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028, the secretary of revenue shall apply a rate of 2% to that portion of moneys withheld from the wages of individuals and collected under the Kansas withholding and declaration of estimated tax act, K.S.A. 79-3294 et seq., and amendments thereto. The amount so determined shall be credited on a monthly basis as follows: (1) An amount necessary to meet obligations of the debt services for the IMPACT program repayment fund; (2) an amount to the IMPACT program services fund as needed for program administration; and (3) any remaining amounts to the job creation program fund created pursuant to K.S.A. 74-50,224, and amendments thereto. During ~~fiscal year 2025,~~ fiscal year 2026 ~~and~~, fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028, the aggregate amount that is credited to the job creation program fund pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed $20,000,000 for each such fiscal year.

(b) Commencing on July 1, ~~2027~~ 2028, and on an annual basis thereafter, the secretary of revenue shall estimate the amount equal to the amount of net savings realized from the elimination, modification or limitation of any credit, deduction or program pursuant to the provisions of this act as compared to the expense deduction provided for in K.S.A. 79-32,143a, and amendments thereto. Whereupon such amount of savings in accordance with appropriation acts shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount to the credit of the job creation program fund created pursuant to K.S.A. 74-50,224, and amendments thereto. In addition, such other amount or amounts of money may be transferred from the state general fund or any other fund or funds in the state treasury to the job creation program fund in accordance with appropriation acts.

Sec. 187. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-8711 is hereby amended to read as follows: 74-8711. (a) There is hereby established in the state treasury the lottery operating fund.

(b) Except as provided by K.S.A. 74-8724 and the Kansas expanded lottery act, and amendments thereto, the executive director shall remit all moneys collected from the sale of lottery tickets and shares and any other moneys received by or on behalf of the Kansas lottery to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the lottery operating fund. Moneys credited to the fund shall be expended or transferred only as provided by this act. Expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the executive director or by a person designated by the executive director.

(1) The payment of expenses of the lottery, which shall include all costs incurred in the operation and administration of the Kansas lottery; all costs resulting from contracts entered into for the purchase or lease of goods and services needed for operation of the lottery, including but not limited to supplies, materials, tickets, independent studies and surveys, data transmission, advertising, printing, promotion, incentives, public relations, communications and distribution of tickets and shares; and reimbursement of costs of facilities and services provided by other state agencies;

(2) the payment of compensation to lottery retailers;

(3) transfers of moneys to the lottery prize payment fund pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8712, and amendments thereto;

(4) transfers to the state general fund pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8713, and amendments thereto;

(5) transfers to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services pursuant to subsection (e);

(6) transfers to the state gaming revenues fund pursuant to subsection (d) and as otherwise provided by law;

(7) transfers to the white collar crime fund of the governor pursuant to subsection (f);

(8) transfers to the problem gambling and addictions grant fund of the department for aging and disability services pursuant to subsection (g);

(9) transfers to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund of the department of commerce pursuant to subsection (h); and

(10) transfers to the county reappraisal fund as prescribed by law.

(d) The director of accounts and reports shall transfer moneys in the lottery operating fund to the state gaming revenues fund created by K.S.A. 79-4801, and amendments thereto, on or before the 15^th day of each month in an amount certified monthly by the executive director and determined as follows, whichever is greater:

(1) An amount equal to the moneys in the lottery operating fund in excess of those needed for the purposes described in subsections (c)(1) through (c)(6); or

(2) except for pull-tab lottery tickets and shares, an amount equal to not less than 30% of total monthly revenues from the sales of lottery tickets and shares less estimated returned tickets. In the case of pull-tab lottery tickets and shares, an amount equal to not less than 20% of the total monthly revenues from the sales of pull-tab lottery tickets and shares less estimated returned tickets.

(e) (1) Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (2) and the provisions of paragraph (3), on or before the 10^th day of each month, the director of the lottery shall certify to the director of accounts and reports all net profits from the sale of lottery tickets and shares via lottery ticket vending machines. Of such certified amount, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer 75% from the lottery operating fund to the community crisis stabilization centers fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services and 25% from the lottery operating fund to the clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

(2) Moneys transferred pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not exceed in the ~~aggregate $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2025, and shall not exceed in the~~ aggregate $8,000,000 in fiscal year ~~2027~~ 2029 and each fiscal year thereafter.

(3) During fiscal ~~year~~ years 2026, 2027 and 2028, on or before the 15^th day of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $625,000 from the lottery operating fund to the community crisis stabilization centers fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services and $208,333 from the lottery operating fund to the clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

(f) On July 1, 2023, and each July 1 thereafter, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the first $750,000 credited to the lottery operating fund from sports wagering revenues deposited in the lottery operating fund shall be transferred by the director of accounts and reports from the lottery operating fund to the white collar crime fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-8792, and amendments thereto.

(g) On July 1, 2023, and each July 1 thereafter, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, after the transfer required under subsection (f) has been made, 2% of the remaining moneys credited to the lottery operating fund from sports wagering revenues deposited in the lottery operating fund shall be transferred by the director of accounts and reports from the lottery operating fund to the problem gambling and addictions grant fund established in K.S.A. 79-4805, and amendments thereto.

(h) On July 1, 2023, and each July 1 thereafter, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, after the transfer required under subsection (f) has been made, 80% of the remaining moneys credited to the lottery operating fund from sports wagering revenues deposited in the lottery operating fund shall be transferred by the director of accounts and reports from the lottery operating fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-8793, and amendments thereto.

Sec. 188. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-99b34 is hereby amended to read as follows: 74-99b34. (a) The bioscience development and investment fund is hereby created. The bioscience development and investment fund shall not be a part of the state treasury and the funds in the bioscience development and investment fund shall belong exclusively to the authority.

(b) Distributions from the bioscience development and investment fund shall be for the exclusive benefit of the authority, under the control of the board and used to fulfill the purpose, powers and duties of the authority pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 74-99b01 et seq., and amendments thereto.

(c) The secretary of revenue and the authority shall establish the base year taxation for all bioscience companies and state universities. The secretary of revenue, the authority and the board of regents shall establish the number of bioscience employees associated with state universities and report annually and determine the increase from the taxation base annually. The secretary of revenue and the authority may consider any verifiable evidence, including, but not limited to, the NAICS code assigned or recorded by the department of labor for companies with employees in Kansas, when determining which companies should be classified as bioscience companies.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subsection (h), for a period of 15 years from the effective date of this act, the state treasurer shall pay annually 95% of withholding above the base, as certified by the secretary of revenue, upon Kansas wages paid by bioscience employees to the bioscience development and investment fund. Such payments shall be reconciled annually. On or before the 10^th day of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the bioscience development and investment fund interest earnings based on:

(A) The average daily balance of moneys in the bioscience development and investment fund for the preceding month; and

(B) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.

(2) There is hereby established in the state treasury the center of innovation for biomaterials in orthopaedic research – Wichita state university fund, which shall be administered by Wichita state university. All moneys credited to the fund shall be used for research and development. All expenditures from the center of innovation for biomaterials in orthopaedic research – Wichita state university fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts and upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to expenditures approved by the president of Wichita state university or by the person or persons designated by the president of Wichita state university.

(3) There is hereby established in the state treasury the national bio agro-defense facility fund, which shall be administered by Kansas state university in accordance with the strategic plan adopted by the governor’s national bio agro-defense facility steering committee. All moneys credited to the fund shall be used in accordance with the governor’s national bio agro-defense facility steering committee’s plan with the approval of the president of Kansas state university. All expenditures from the national bio agro-defense facility fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts and upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to expenditures approved by the steering committee and the president of Kansas state university or by the person or persons designated by the president of Kansas state university.

(e) The cumulative amounts of funds paid by the state treasurer to the bioscience development and investment fund shall not exceed $581,800,000.

(f) The division of post audit is hereby authorized to conduct a post audit in accordance with the provisions of the legislative post audit act, K.S.A. 46-1106 et seq., and amendments thereto.

(g) At the direction of the authority, the fund may be held in the custody of and invested by the state treasurer, provided that the bioscience development and investment fund shall at all times be accounted for in a separate report from all other funds of the authority and the state.

(h) During fiscal years ~~2025,~~ 2026 ~~and~~, 2027 and 2028, no moneys shall be transferred from the state general fund to the bioscience development and investment fund pursuant to subsection (d)(1).

Sec. 189. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-6707 is hereby amended to read as follows: 75-6707. (a) For the fiscal years ending June 30, ~~2023, June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025~~ 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, the director of the budget, in consultation with the director of legislative research, shall certify, at the end of each such fiscal year, the amount of actual tax receipt revenues to the state general fund that is in excess of, or is less than, the amount of estimated tax receipt revenues to the state general fund pursuant to the most recent joint estimate of revenue under K.S.A. 75-6701, and amendments thereto, for such fiscal year, and shall transmit such certification to the director of accounts and reports.

(b) ~~(1)~~ ~~Except as provided in paragraph (2),~~ Upon receipt of such certification, or as soon thereafter as moneys are available, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer 50% of such certified excess amount from the state general fund for the fiscal years ending June 30, ~~2023, and June 30, 2025~~ 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, to the budget stabilization fund established by K.S.A. 75-6706, and amendments thereto.

(2) During the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2025, if the balance of the budget stabilization fund is 20% or greater of the amount of actual tax receipt revenues to the state general fund at the end of each such fiscal year, no transfers from the state general fund to the budget stabilization fund shall be made pursuant to this subsection. No transfer from the state general fund to the budget stabilization fund shall be made in fiscal year 2025 based on a certification for fiscal year 2024.

(c) If the amount of actual tax receipt revenues to the state general fund is less than the amount of estimated tax receipt revenues to the state general fund, then no transfers shall be made pursuant to this section.

Sec. 190. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 76-775 is hereby amended to read as follows: 76-775. (a) Subject to the other provisions of this act, on the first day of the first state fiscal year commencing after receiving a certification of receipt of a qualifying gift under K.S.A. 76-774, and amendments thereto, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund the amount determined by the director of accounts and reports to be the earnings equivalent award for such qualifying gift for the period of time between the date of certification of the qualifying gift and the first day of the ensuing state fiscal year to either: (1) The endowed professorship account of the faculty of distinction matching fund of the eligible educational institution, in the case of a certification of a qualifying gift to an eligible educational institution that is a state educational institution; or (2) the faculty of distinction program fund of the state board of regents, in the case of a certification of a qualifying gift to an eligible institution that is not a state educational institution. Subject to the other provisions of this act, on each July 1 thereafter, the director of accounts and reports shall make such transfer from the state general fund of the earnings equivalent award for such qualifying gift for the period of the preceding state fiscal year. All transfers made in accordance with the provisions of this subsection shall be considered demand transfers from the state general fund, except that all such transfers during the fiscal years ending ~~June 30, 2025,~~ June 30, 2026, ~~and~~ June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, shall be considered to be revenue transfers from the state general fund.

(b) There is hereby established in the state treasury the faculty of distinction program fund, which shall be administered by the state board of regents. All moneys transferred under this section to the faculty of distinction program fund of the state board of regents shall be paid to eligible educational institutions that are not state educational institutions for earnings equivalent awards for qualifying gifts to such eligible educational institutions. The state board of regents shall pay from the faculty of distinction program fund the amount of each such transfer to the eligible educational institution for the earnings equivalent award for which such transfer was made under this section.

(c) The earnings equivalent award for an endowed professorship shall be determined by the director of accounts and reports and shall be the amount of interest earnings that the amount of the qualifying gift certified by the state board of regents would have earned at the average net earnings rate of the pooled money investment board portfolio for the period for which the determination is being made.

(d) The total amount of new qualifying gifts that may be certified to the director of accounts and reports under this act during any state fiscal year for all eligible educational institutions shall not exceed $30,000,000. The total amount of new qualifying gifts that may be certified to the director of accounts and reports under this act during any state fiscal year for any individual eligible educational institution shall not exceed $10,000,000. No additional qualifying gifts shall be certified by the state board of regents under this act when the total of all transfers from the state general fund for earnings equivalent awards for qualifying gifts pursuant to this section, and amendments thereto, for a fiscal year is equal to or greater than $9,000,000 in fiscal year ~~2025~~ 2026 and in each fiscal year thereafter.

Sec. 191. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 76-7,107 is hereby amended to read as follows: 76-7,107. (a) (1) On July 1, 2008, or as soon thereafter as sufficient moneys are available, $7,000,000 shall be transferred by the director of accounts and reports from the state general fund to the infrastructure maintenance fund established by K.S.A. 76-7,104, and amendments thereto.

(2) No moneys shall be transferred by the director of accounts and reports from the state general fund to the infrastructure maintenance fund established by K.S.A. 76-7,104, and amendments thereto, during the fiscal years ending ~~June 30, 2025,~~ June 30, 2026, ~~and~~ June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, pursuant to this section.

(b) All transfers made in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be considered to be demand transfers from the state general fund.

(c) All moneys credited to the infrastructure maintenance fund shall be expended or transferred only for the purpose of paying the cost of projects approved by the state board pursuant to the state educational institution long-term infrastructure maintenance program.

Sec. 192. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-2989 is hereby amended to read as follows: 79-2989. (a) For calendar years ~~2024,~~ 2025 ~~and~~, 2026 and 2027, if a county clerk has printing or postage costs pursuant to K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-2988, and amendments thereto, the county clerk shall notify and provide documentation of such costs to the secretary of revenue. The secretary of revenue shall certify the amount of moneys attributable to such costs and shall transmit a copy of such certification to the director of accounts and reports. Upon such receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer an amount of moneys equal to such certified amount from the state general fund to the taxpayer notification costs fund of the department of revenue. The secretary of revenue shall transmit a copy of each such certification to the director of legislative research and the director of the budget.

(b) There is hereby established in the state treasury the taxpayer notification costs fund that shall be administered by the secretary of revenue. All expenditures from the taxpayer notification costs fund shall be for the purpose of paying county printing and postage costs pursuant to K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-2988, and amendments thereto. All expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary of revenue or the secretary’s designee.

Sec. 193. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-3425i is hereby amended to read as follows: 79-3425i. On January 15 and July 15 of each year, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer a sum equal to the total taxes collected under the provisions of K.S.A. 79-6a04 and 79-6a10, and amendments thereto, and annual commercial vehicle fees collected pursuant to K.S.A. 8-143m, and amendments thereto, and credited to the state general fund during the six months next preceding the date of transfer, from the state general fund to the special city and county highway fund, created by K.S.A. 79-3425, and amendments thereto, except that: (1) Such transfers are subject to reduction under K.S.A. 75-6704, and amendments thereto; (2) no moneys shall be transferred from the state general fund to the special city and county highway fund during ~~state fiscal year 2025,~~ state fiscal year 2026 or, state fiscal year 2027 or state fiscal year 2028; and (3) all transfers under this section shall be considered to be demand transfers from the state general fund.

Sec. 194. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-955 is hereby amended to read as follows: 82a-955. (a) ~~On July 1, 2024, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $45,000,000 from the state general fund to the state water plan fund.~~ On July 1, 2025, ~~and~~ July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $35,000,000 from the state general fund to the state water plan fund. ~~It is the intent of the legislature to provide for the transfer of $35,000,000 from the state general fund to the state water plan fund on July 1, 2027.~~

(b) (1) The state water plan fund shall continue to be appropriated and expended for the purposes prescribed in K.S.A. 82a-951, and amendments thereto, except that if an appropriation is made for any fiscal year as intended in subsection (a), on July 1, 2025, ~~and~~ July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter on such dates as moneys are available:

(A) ~~$5,500,000~~$5,000,000 shall be transferred from the state water plan fund to the water technical assistance fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-956, and amendments thereto; and

(B) ~~$12,500,000~~$12,000,000 shall be transferred from the state water plan fund to the water projects grant fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-957, and amendments thereto.

(2) The provisions of this section shall expire on July 1, 2028. On July 1, 2028, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer all moneys in the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund to the state water plan fund and all liabilities of the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund shall be imposed upon the state water plan fund. On July 1, 2028, the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund shall be abolished.

(c) (1) (A) Notwithstanding any restrictions in K.S.A. 82a-951, and amendments thereto, the Kansas water authority may recommend to the legislature the appropriation of up to 10% of the unencumbered balance of the state water plan fund to be used to supplement salaries of existing state agency full-time equivalent employees and for funding new full-time equivalent positions created to implement the state water plan. Moneys from such appropriation may be used to supplement existing positions, but such moneys shall not be used to replace state general fund moneys, any fee fund moneys or other funding for positions existing on July 1, 2023.

(B) Eligible full-time equivalent positions that moneys may be used for pursuant to this paragraph include engineers, geologists, hydrologists, environmental scientists, attorneys, resource planners, grant specialists and any other similar positions.

(2) If at least two conservation districts present a joint proposal to the Kansas water authority for a position or positions to provide shared services to all districts involved in such proposal, the Kansas water authority may recommend that moneys be used to supplement the salary or salaries of such position or positions pursuant to paragraph (1).

(3) The Kansas water authority shall encourage funding requests from state and local entities that cooperate with qualified nonprofit entities on projects that provide a direct benefit to water quantity and quality, including water infrastructures that are both natural and constructed, and include matching funds from non-state sources.

(4) The Kansas water authority may direct the Kansas water office to provide funding pursuant to K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-956 or 82a-957, and amendments thereto, for the improvement of water infrastructure in an unincorporated area related to or serving a national park site or state historic site if the request for funding is made by a nonprofit organization or state agency that is willing to administer the moneys and oversee the project, and the Kansas water authority deems such applicant capable of successfully managing the project. Upon receipt of such a request, the Kansas water office may award moneys in any fiscal year prior to July 1, 2028, with such awarding of moneys to be made at the discretion of the Kansas water office.

(5) The Kansas water authority shall encourage the creation of grant programs for stockwatering conservation projects. Such grant programs shall prioritize the use of fees collected pursuant to K.S.A. 82a-954(a)(3), and amendments thereto.

(d) All reporting requirements established in K.S.A. 82a-951, and amendments thereto, shall continue and such reporting requirements shall apply to the water technical assistance fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-956, and amendments thereto, and the water projects grant fund established in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82a-957, and amendments thereto.

Sec. 195. If any fund or account name described by words and the numerical accounting code that follows such fund or account name do not match, it shall be conclusively presumed that the legislature intended that the fund or account name described by words is the correct fund or account name, and such fund or account name described by words shall control over a contradictory or incorrect numerical accounting code.

Sec. 196. Severability. If any provision or clause of this act or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this act that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this act are declared to be severable.

Sec. 197. Appeals to exceed expenditure limitations. (a) Upon written application to the governor and approval of the state finance council, expenditures from special revenue funds may exceed the amounts specified in this act.

(b) This section shall not apply to the expanded lottery act revenues fund, the state economic development initiatives fund, the children’s initiative fund, the state water plan fund or the Kansas endowment for youth fund, or to any account of any such funds.

Sec. 198. Savings. (a) Any unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2026, in any special revenue fund, or account thereof, of any state agency named in this act that is not otherwise specifically appropriated or limited for fiscal year 2027 by this or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature is hereby appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the same use and purpose as the same was heretofore appropriated.

(b) This section shall not apply to the expanded lottery act revenues fund, the state economic development initiatives fund, the children’s initiatives fund, the state water plan fund, the Kansas endowment for youth fund, the Kansas educational building fund, the state institutions building fund or the correctional institutions building fund, or to any account of any of such funds.

Sec. 199. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, all moneys that are lawfully credited to and available in any bond special revenue fund and that are not otherwise specifically appropriated or limited by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature are hereby appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the state agency for which the bond special revenue fund was established for the purposes authorized by law for expenditures from such bond special revenue fund. As used in this section, “bond special revenue fund” means any special revenue fund or account thereof established in the state treasury prior to or on or after the effective date of this act for the deposit of the proceeds of bonds issued by the Kansas development finance authority for the payment of debt service for bonds issued by the Kansas development finance authority or for any related purpose in accordance with applicable bond covenants.

Sec. 200. Federal grants. (a) During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, each federal grant or other federal receipt that is received by a state agency named in this act and that is not otherwise appropriated to that state agency for fiscal year 2027 by this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature is hereby appropriated for fiscal year 2027 for that state agency for the purpose set forth in such federal grant or receipt, except that no expenditure shall be made from and no obligation shall be incurred against any such federal grant or other federal receipt that has not been previously appropriated or reappropriated or approved for expenditure by the governor until the governor has authorized the state agency to make expenditures therefrom.

(b) In addition to the other purposes for which expenditures may be made by any state agency that is named in this act and that is not otherwise authorized by law to apply for and receive federal grants, expenditures may be made by such state agency from moneys appropriated for fiscal year 2027 by this act or any other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature to apply for and receive federal grants during fiscal year 2027, which federal grants are hereby authorized to be applied for and received by such state agencies: Provided, That no expenditure shall be made from and no obligation shall be incurred against any such federal grant or other federal receipt that has not been previously appropriated or reappropriated or approved for expenditure by the governor until the governor has authorized the state agency to make expenditures therefrom.

Sec. 201. (a) Any correctional institutions building fund appropriation heretofore appropriated to any state agency named in this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature and having an unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2026, in excess of $100 is hereby reappropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the same uses and purposes as originally appropriated, unless specific provision is made for lapsing such appropriation.

(b) This subsection shall not apply to the unencumbered balance in any account of the correctional institutions building fund that was encumbered for any fiscal year commencing prior to July 1, 2025.

Sec. 202. (a) Any Kansas educational building fund appropriation heretofore appropriated to any institution named in this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature and having an unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2026, in excess of $100 is hereby reappropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the same use and purpose as originally appropriated, unless specific provision is made for lapsing such appropriation.

(b) This subsection shall not apply to the unencumbered balance in any account of the Kansas educational building fund that was encumbered for any fiscal year commencing prior to July 1, 2025.

Sec. 203. (a) Any state institutions building fund appropriation heretofore appropriated to any state agency named in this or other appropriation act of the 2026 regular session of the legislature and having an unencumbered balance as of June 30, 2026, in excess of $100 is hereby reappropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the same use and purpose as originally appropriated, unless specific provision is made for lapsing such appropriation.

(b) This subsection shall not apply to the unencumbered balance in any account of the state institutions building fund that was encumbered for any fiscal year commencing prior to July 1, 2025.

Sec. 204. Any transfers of moneys during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, from any special revenue fund of any state agency named in this act to the audit services fund of the division of post audit under K.S.A. 46-1121, and amendments thereto, shall be in addition to any expenditure limitation imposed on any such fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

Sec. 205. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 74-50,107, 74-8711, 74-99b34, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i and 82a-955 are hereby repealed.

Sec. 206. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the Kansas register.

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