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KS HB2571
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
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AI Summary
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Municipalities sharing a road on opposite sides must enter into cost-sharing agreements for improvement, operation, and maintenance of that road, including provisions for roadway construction, drainage, signage, utilities, and other public services.
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Roads already shared between two municipalities as of July 1, 2026 must have cost-sharing agreements executed by January 1, 2027; roads becoming shared after July 1, 2026 require agreements within 180 days.
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No governing body may undertake material improvements to a shared road unless authorized by or consistent with the cost-sharing agreement.
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"Municipality" is defined to include any county, city, or other political subdivision of Kansas.
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Amends K.S.A. 68-169 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book.
Legislative Description
Senate Substitute for HB 2571 by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics - Increasing the cost threshold for when a county shall use the public bidding process in awarding a construction contract.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
3/16/2026