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KS SB511
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means
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AI Summary
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Secretary of wildlife and parks must prepare and present any department reorganization plan to the Senate and House committees on agriculture and natural resources before implementation
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Legislature must approve any reorganization plan through adoption of a concurrent resolution before the secretary can implement or finalize changes
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"Reorganization" broadly defined to include restructuring, reclassification, or consolidation of the department, any division, or employees
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Legislative oversight requirement expires on July 1, 2027
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Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 32-806 to make the secretary's organizational authority subject to these new approval requirements
Legislative Description
Requiring the secretary of wildlife and parks to prepare and present any plans to reorganize the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to certain legislative committees and legislative approval of any such plans.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 144-S
2/25/2026