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KS SB95
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Haley
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas to create a port authority with full powers under Kansas port authority statutes
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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
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Port authorities created after April 1, 1981 require legislative approval before transacting business or exercising powers
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Cowley County port authorities must also obtain legislative approval (by concurrent resolution or enacted bill) before modifying, amending, or extending their original official plans
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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