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HB 2435KANSASSession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law

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Kansas raises natural gas fixed-charge cap to $1.35 and accelerates utility surcharge reviews

Original title: AN ACT concerning natural gas public utilities; relating to the gas system reliability surcharge; authorizing natural gas public utilities to recover certain growth-related investments in plant, facilities or equipment; raising the cap on the amount that the monthly fixed charge may be increased each year; requiring the state corporation commission to issue an order not later than 90 days after a utility files a petition to change the gas system reliability surcharge; amending K.S.A. 66-2202 and 66-2204 and repealing the existing sections.

Last action · April 9, 2026: Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Kansas law now allows natural gas public utilities to increase monthly fixed charges on residential customers by up to $1.35 and requires the state corporation commission to rule on gas surcharge petitions within 90 days. The measure also expands utility recovery to certain growth-related infrastructure investments.

Why it matters

Residential gas customers face a higher monthly cap on utility reliability surcharges, while natural gas providers gain faster regulatory decisions and broader cost recovery for facility upgrades.

Background

The State Corporation Commission regulates public utilities operating within Kansas. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

residential customers

Residential customers face a higher maximum monthly fixed charge increase under the gas system reliability surcharge.

Directly affected

natural gas public utilities

Natural gas utilities are permitted to recover certain growth-related investments and benefit from faster regulatory timelines.

Directly affected

state corporation commission

The commission is required to complete examinations within 60 days and issue orders within 90 days of utility filings.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much can my monthly gas fixed charge increase under the new law?

The monthly fixed charge for residential customers can increase by up to $1.35 over the most recent filing, up from the previous $.80 limit.

How quickly must the state corporation commission act on a utility's surcharge petition?

The commission must issue an order to become effective not later than 90 days after the utility files its petition.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

19 actions

Apr 9, 2026HouseEnrolled
Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
Mar 26, 2026House
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
Mar 19, 2026SenateFloor
Final Action - Passed
Mar 18, 2026Senate
Committee of the Whole - Now working on
Mar 18, 2026SenateFloor
Committee of the Whole - Be passed
Mar 10, 2026SenateFloor
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by

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Feb 26, 2026Senate
Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 548-S
Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Senate Committee on Utilities
Feb 24, 2026SenateIntroduced
Received and Introduced
Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
Final Action - Substitute passed
Feb 18, 2026House
Committee of the Whole - Now working on
Feb 18, 2026HouseFloor
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted recommending substitute bill be passed
Feb 18, 2026HouseFloor
Committee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed
Feb 16, 2026HouseFloor
Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by
Feb 12, 2026House
Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:00 AM — Room 582-N
Jan 22, 2026House
Hearing: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:00 AM — Room 582-N
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026HouseCommittee
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