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Kansas Legislature sets supplemental appropriations for FY 2025 and funding for state agencies for FY 2026 and 2027

Original title: AN ACT making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, for state agencies; authorizing certain transfers, capital improvement projects and fees, imposing certain restrictions and limitations, and directing or authorizing certain receipts, disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to the foregoing; amending K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 65-180, 74-50,107, 74-99b34, 75-5748, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79-34,171 and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

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What This Bill Proposed

The Kansas Legislature establishes supplemental s for state agencies for 2025 and makes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, including authorizations for capital improvement projects, fund transfers, and restrictions on agency expenditures. The measure sets salary increase guidelines for state employees, adjusts fee fund s, and amends existing statutes relating to state finances and agency operations.

Why it matters

This act dictates how state tax dollars and agency funds are allocated across Kansas government operations, public education, corrections, health services, and capital construction projects for s 2025 through 2027.

Background
  • Omnibus state appropriation bills are passed annually or biennially by the Kansas Legislature to fund government operations, state agencies, and capital construction projects. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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

Directly affected

State Agencies

Agency operating budgets, fee fund expenditure limitations, and capital improvement project authorizations are established or modified for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Directly affected

State Employees

Eligible state employees receive salary adjustments, step increases, or merit pool allocations for fiscal year 2026.

Directly affected

State Educational Institutions

Universities and colleges receive operating grants, capital improvement authorizations, and specific program funding.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this legislation do?
It provides supplemental s for state agencies for 2025 and establishes appropriations, s, capital improvement projects, and fund transfers for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Are state employees receiving a salary increase under this act?
Yes. Effective with the first payroll period of 2026, classified employees receive a one-step increase, executive branch unclassified employees receive a 2.5% increase, and specific state educational institutions and branches receive a 2.5% merit pool.
Does the bill authorize new building projects?
Yes, it authorizes bond issuances through the Kansas Development Finance Authority for major capital projects including a research center at Kansas State University, a medical and behavioral health building at Topeka Correctional Facility, and a KBI regional crime center in Pittsburg.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2026Senate
    Died in Committee
  2. Jan 24, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
  3. Jan 23, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Introduced

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Multi-Year Budgetary Adjustments

The bill establishes detailed supplemental appropriations for FY 2025 alongside full operating budgets and capital project bond authorizations for FY 2026 and 2027.

Connected Entities

State Board of Technical Professions, State Fair Board, Secretary of State and 82 more
OrganizationState Board of Technical Professions“Appropriations for fee funds for FY 2026 and 2027”Map →
OrganizationState Fair Board“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of State“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationGovernor's Department“Appropriations for department and domestic violence prevention grants for FY 202”Map →
OrganizationState Department of Credit Unions“Decrease in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026 an”Map →
OrganizationKansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training“Increase in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationJudicial Branch“Appropriations for operations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Corporation Commission“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks“Lapsing of FY 2025 funds and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationAttorney General – Kansas Bureau of Investigation“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Examiners in Optometry“Authorization of official hospitality for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationGovernmental Ethics Commission“Appropriations from the state general fund for FY 2026 and 2027”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Environment – Division of Public Health“Appropriations for HIV testing and public health programs for FY 2025 and 2026”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Environment – Division of Health Care Finance“Appropriations for operating expenditures and medical assistance for FY 2025 and”Map →
OrganizationState Historical Society“Appropriations for museum rehabilitation and operating expenditures for FY 2025 ”Map →
OrganizationKansas State University Veterinary Medical Center“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationBehavioral Sciences Regulatory Board“Decrease in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026 an”Map →
OrganizationWichita State University“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Tax Appeals“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationEmergency Medical Services Board“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Department of Agriculture“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Education“Appropriations for state foundation aid, special education, and school contribut”Map →
OrganizationPittsburg State University“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Racing and Gaming Commission“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Healing Arts“Increase in hospitality expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations fo”Map →
OrganizationKansas Guardianship Program“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas State School for the Blind“Appropriations for extended school year and operating expenditures for FY 2025 a”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Accountancy“Increase in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026 an”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Nursing“Appropriations for special revenue funds for FY 2026 and 2027”Map →
OrganizationKansas State University“Appropriations and lapsing of funds for FY 2025 and 2026”Map →
OrganizationCitizens' Utility Ratepayer Board“Appropriations from utility regulatory fee fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationAdjutant General“Appropriations for disaster relief and operating expenditures for FY 2025 and 20”Map →
OrganizationState Finance Council“Lapsing of FY 2025 funds and appropriations for employee salary increases for FY”Map →
OrganizationAbstracters' Board of Examiners“Appropriation of special revenue funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027”Map →
OrganizationFort Hays State University“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“Decrease in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationAttorney General“Appropriations for litigation and operating expenditures for FY 2025 and 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Real Estate Commission“Appropriations for fee funds and litigation reserve fund for FY 2026 and 2027”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Kansas Medical Center“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Corrections“Appropriations for medical, mental health, and facilities operations for FY 2025”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Decrease in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationReal Estate Appraisal Board“Appropriations for special revenue funds and fee funds for FY 2026 and 2027”Map →
OrganizationKansas State University Extension Systems and Agriculture Research Programs“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Highway Patrol“Increase in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Information Security Office“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Office of Veterans Services“Appropriations for operating expenditures and facilities for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Dental Board“Appropriations for fee funds and special litigation reserve fund for FY 2026 and”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Labor“Increase in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Housing Resources Corporation“Appropriations from state housing trust fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationInsurance Department“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the Child Advocate“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Appropriations and fund transfers for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Board of Barbering“Increase in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026 an”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Pharmacy“Decrease in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026 an”Map →
OrganizationKansas Sentencing Commission“Lapsing of FY 2025 funds and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Bank Commissioner“Decrease in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026 an”Map →
OrganizationHealth Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas State Board of Cosmetology“Increase in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026 an”Map →
OrganizationKansas Department for Aging and Disability Services“Appropriations for KanCare caseloads and state hospitals for FY 2025 and 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Veterinary Examiners“Appropriations for fee funds for FY 2026 and 2027”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Information Technology Services“Appropriations for rehabilitation, repair, and vendor contracts for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Administration“Appropriations for printing plant improvements, licensing verification portal, a”Map →
OrganizationKansas Department for Children and Families“Appropriations for youth services and state operations for FY 2025 and 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Fire Marshal“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Public Employees Retirement System“Appropriations for special revenue funds and agency operations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationEmporia State University“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Board of Examiners in Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments“Decrease in expenditure limitation for FY 2025 and appropriations for FY 2026 an”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Mortuary Arts“Appropriations for fee funds for FY 2026 and 2027”Map →
OrganizationLegislature“Appropriations for operations and legislative information system for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Library“Appropriations for operating expenditures and grants to libraries for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas State School for the Deaf“Appropriations for operating expenditures and language assessment program for FY”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Kansas“Appropriations for operating expenditures and geological survey for FY 2025 and ”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Environment – Division of Environment“Appropriations for operating expenditures for FY 2025 and 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Water Office“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Human Rights Commission“Appropriations from state general fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationJudicial Council“Lapsing of FY 2025 funds and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationKansas Lottery“Appropriations from special revenue funds and transfer requirements for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Commerce“Appropriations from state general fund and EDIF for FY 2025 and 2026”Map →
OrganizationPooled Money Investment Board“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Regents“Appropriations for technical education and scholarships for FY 2025, 2026, and 2”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Post Audit“Lapsing of FY 2025 funds and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationLegislative Coordinating Council“Lapsing of FY 2025 funds and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Administrative Hearings“Appropriations from administrative hearings office fund for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationState 911 Board“Appropriations from special revenue funds for FY 2026”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Indigents' Defense Services“Lapsing of FY 2025 funds and appropriations for FY 2026”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 95)
  • Controversy40
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz30
    Current news / social attention level

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