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KS HB2169

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts owners of nonresidential property in Johnson County from remediation costs and cleanup liability for pesticide contamination caused by U.S. Army applications prior to 2005 on former Army-owned land

  • Liability exemption is lost if the property owner converts the land to residential use or constructs a day care facility, at which point standard remediation requirements apply

  • Requires property owners to include a permanent deed notice disclosing potential pesticide contamination that may require remediation if the property is ever converted to residential use

  • Prohibits state agencies from issuing cleanup orders, seeking cost recovery, or delaying permits related to this specific Army pesticide contamination on qualifying properties

  • Applies retroactively and amends K.S.A. 65-3453 and 65-3455 governing hazardous materials response authority

Legislative Description

Providing for an exemption from remediation costs or other liability from prior commercial pesticide application by the United States army for owners of certain nonresidential property located in Johnson county.

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/20/2025
Transportation1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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