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KS SB396

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Clearwater cemetery district board of trustees in Sedgwick County to remove Ohio township from the district by adopting a reorganization resolution with majority vote

  • Restructures the board to three members: the mayor of Clearwater, the Ninnescah township trustee, and one at-large member who must reside in either Clearwater or Ninnescah township

  • At-large board member will be elected by district voters on a nonpartisan basis starting at the 2026 general election and every four years thereafter

  • Permits Ohio township and the reorganized district to enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement for future cemetery care and sharing of existing tax funds

  • Reorganization takes effect January 1, 2026, after a copy of the resolution is mailed to the Sedgwick county clerk

Legislative Description

Reorganizing the Clearwater cemetery district in Sedgwick county to remove Ohio township.

Last Action

House Committee of the Whole - Be passed

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/13/2026
Local Government, Transparency and Ethics1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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