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KS SB456

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ethan Corson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Kansas law enforcement trust fund in the state treasury, administered by the Kansas criminal justice coordinating council, to provide grants and matching funds to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies for technology, equipment, and public safety enhancements

  • Transfers $125,000,000 from the state general fund to the trust fund on or after July 1, 2026, with this principal amount remaining permanently intact to generate interest earnings

  • Only the interest earnings accrued in the fund may be distributed as grants; the $125 million principal cannot be spent

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to certify adherence to common technology standards ensuring statewide interoperability to be eligible for funding

  • Monthly interest earnings from the pooled money investment portfolio are transferred to the fund based on the average daily balance

Legislative Description

Creating the Kansas law enforcement trust fund, establishing the purposes and requirements for such fund and making a transfer from the state general fund to such fund during FY 2027.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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