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KS SB518

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Kansas State Historical Society to convey approximately 11.97 acres of state-owned land in Johnson County to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation by quitclaim deed, with conveyance required by July 1, 2028.

  • Prohibits gaming or gambling activities on the conveyed property and any adjacent land through restrictive covenants in the deed.

  • Requires the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to pay all conveyance costs and grant the state a historic preservation easement reflecting federal laws for national historic landmarks.

  • Mandates formal consultations with the other three federally recognized Kansas tribes and any tribe whose children attended the Shawnee Indian Manual Labor School regarding rehabilitation of the property.

  • Requires biennial progress reports to the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations for 10 years on property rehabilitation and tribal consultation efforts.

Legislative Description

Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 159-S

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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