Legislative News
The Kansas Water Office (KWO), as the primary water planning agency, provides support to the Governor and Legislature on water resource issues.
Among its other duties, the Kansas Water Authority (KWA) advises the Governor and Legislature on water policy issues and priorities for funding the State Water Plan.
Both KWO and KWA provide legislative testimony throughout the session on relevant bills before the Kansas House and Senate Committees.
2024 Legislative Session
The House Committee on Water meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Legislative Presentations 2024
HB 2302
- HB 2302 Joint Agency Update to House Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee
- HB 2302 Joint Agency Update to Senate Ways and Means Committee
- KWO HB 2302 Update to House Water Committee
Budget Presentation
Other Presentations
Upcoming Legislative Committee Meetings Concerning Water
No Meetings Currently Scheduled
FY 2024 and FY 2025 Budget Additions
FY 2024: An additional $1 million added to the KWO's Water Projects Grant Fund, bringing the total appropriation for FY 2024 to $13 million.
FY 2025: An additional $10 million added to the KWO's HB 2302 Grant Program, bringing the total appropriation for FY 2025 to $27 million.
FY 2025: $16 million allocated for KDHE's Small Town Infrastructure Program.
Tracking Legislative Bills Concerning Water
Find a list of water-related bills and their statuses below.
| Bill Number | Subject | First Chamber Action | Second Chamber Action | Most Recent Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2633 | Providing for Additional Sources of Revenue for the Water Program Management Fund; Examination Fees Water Supply System and Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator. | Passed as Introduced by Chamber |
Referred to Senate Agriculture Committee | |
| HB 2678 | Extending the period for how long a groundwater right can be deposited in a water bank. | Passed; Amended by Chamber | Referred to Senate Agriculture Committee | |
| HB 2526 | Authorizing the Chief Engineer to Adopt Rules and Regulations under the Watershed District Act. | Referred to House Appropriations Committee | ||
| HB 2525 | Water Program Management Fund | Passed as Amended by Chamber | Passed by Chamber | Approved by the Governor |
| HB 2634 | Providing an Additional Corrective Control Provision for the Chief Engineer to Consider when Issuing Orders of Designations for LEMAs and IGUCAs | Passed as Amended by Chamber | Passed by Chamber | Approved by the Governor |
| SB 331 | Removing the definition of lead-free and an exception for leaded joints in public water supply systems laws | Passed by Chamber | Passed by Chamber | Approved by the Governor |
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