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KS SB184
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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AI Summary
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Increases the environmental surcharge on drycleaning and laundering services from 2.5% to 5% of gross receipts, with proceeds deposited into the drycleaning facility release trust fund
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Raises the deductible for corrective action reimbursement from $5,000 to $10,000, effective July 1, 2025, payable upon application submission to the department
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Sets the drycleaning solvent fee at a flat rate of $5.50 per gallon, removing the previous incremental increase structure that started at $3.50
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Aligns violation penalties with existing Kansas environmental enforcement statutes (K.S.A. 65-3441, 65-3445, 65-3446) rather than maintaining separate $500 per violation penalties under the drycleaner act
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Updates annual reporting requirements to direct reports to the Senate and House Agriculture and Natural Resources committees instead of the former Energy and Environment committees
Legislative Description
Amending the Kansas drycleaner environmental response act to modify the penalties for violations of the act, the required deductible rate for corrective actions, the environmental surcharge rate, the solvent fee and the delinquency penalty related to environmental surcharges and solvent fees.
Last Action
House Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 218-N
3/3/2026