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KS HB2363
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget
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AI Summary
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Requires all proposed conservation easements in Kansas to be approved by the appropriate board of county commissioners or city governing body to minimize conflicts with land-use planning
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County planning commissions must hold a public hearing within 60 days to review proposed easements for conformity with the county's comprehensive plan; failure to act within 60 days results in automatic approval
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Properties within city boundaries or zoning jurisdiction must be referred to the city planning commission for review, with the same 60-day deadline and automatic approval provision
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Governing bodies may deny a conservation easement if it conflicts with the comprehensive plan, any conservation/preservation programs, or known governmental proposals for use of the land
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Amends K.S.A. 58-3811 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Requiring the board of county commissioners or the city governing body to refer the proposed creation of a conservation easement to the appropriate planning commission for review and recommendation; providing the board of county commissioners or the city shall approve or deny the creation of conservation easements.
Last Action
House Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 281-N
2/9/2026