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KS SB95

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Haley

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas to create a port authority with full powers under Kansas port authority statutes

  • Amends K.S.A. 12-3402 to allow the legislature to approve city or county port authority creation through enacted bills, in addition to the existing concurrent resolution method

  • Port authorities created after April 1, 1981 require legislative approval before transacting business or exercising powers

  • Cowley County port authorities must also obtain legislative approval (by concurrent resolution or enacted bill) before modifying, amending, or extending their original official plans

  • Amends K.S.A. 12-3402 and repeals the existing section; takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Providing that the legislature may approve the creation of port authorities by enactment of a bill and authorizing the governing body of the unified government of Wyandotte county and Kansas City, Kansas, to create a port authority.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

1/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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