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KS HB2051
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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National heritage area or national historic trail designations by the U.S. National Park Service that extend beyond federal land in Kansas require approval by the Kansas Legislature through a concurrent resolution
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State funds cannot be expended or transferred to match federal money for national heritage areas, national historic trails, or similar designated areas without legislative approval via concurrent resolution
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State lands, water, property, or facilities cannot be included in any designated national heritage area or national historic trail without prior legislative approval
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The bill cites concerns that these federal designations can include state and private property without consent, are managed by unelected private entities, and create federal oversight burdens on state and private property
Legislative Description
Requiring legislative approval of any national heritage area or national historic trail in the state of Kansas and prohibiting state funding of any national heritage area or national historic trail unless such funding is first approved by the legislature of the state of Kansas.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
1/22/2025