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KS HB2543

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Will Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks must be reimbursed from the state general fund for lost revenue from any free, discounted, or exempt hunting and fishing licenses, permits, or passes established by legislation on or after July 1, 2027

  • The department must maintain an accounting of lost revenue and submit certified reports to the director of accounts and reports and the state treasurer by June 30 of each fiscal year

  • The state treasurer may audit the department's accounting and related records

  • Upon certification, the director of accounts and reports transfers the calculated lost revenue amount from the state general fund to the wildlife fee fund, subject to legislative appropriation

  • Copies of each certification must also be sent to the director of the budget and the director of legislative research

Legislative Description

Requiring an annual reimbursement to the Kansas department of wildlife and parks for lost revenue from free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses, permits or passes that were established by legislative enactment on or after July 1, 2027.

Last Action

House Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 112-N

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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