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KS HB2544
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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AI Summary
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Establishes the relocation reimbursement assistance fund in the state treasury, administered by the state treasurer, to reimburse communications service providers for costs incurred when municipalities order them to relocate facilities in public rights-of-way
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Transfers $2,000,000 annually from insurance premium taxes to the fund beginning July 1, 2027, with monthly interest earnings transfers starting July 1, 2026
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Requires providers to submit applications including evidence of the municipal relocation directive and proof of costs incurred in the preceding fiscal year
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Prorates payments among all eligible providers if fund balance is insufficient to cover total approved claims in full
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Eligible providers include telecommunications carriers with valid franchise agreements and video service providers holding state certificates of authorization; municipalities include cities, counties, and townships
Legislative Description
Establishing the relocation reimbursement assistance fund to provide reimbursement assistance to communications service providers that are required to relocate facilities located in the public right-of-way pursuant to an order or directive of a municipality.
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
2/19/2026