Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB272

Introduced
2/21/23  
Refer
2/22/23  
Report Pass
2/20/24  
Engrossed
2/28/24  
Refer
2/28/24  
Report Pass
3/15/24  

Caption

Increasing the transfer from the state highway fund to the public use general aviation airport development fund.

Impact

The enactment of SB272 is expected to deepen the financial support for general aviation airports, which play a crucial role in local travel and commerce. Increased funding can facilitate improvements to facilities, thereby enhancing services to the public and potential economic opportunities for surrounding communities. With this bill's provisions, airports could potentially expand their services, improve maintenance, and upgrade amenities, which may lead to greater usage and increased operational effectiveness.

Summary

Senate Bill 272 aims to increase funding for public use general aviation airports in Kansas by amending existing legislation to raise the funding transferred from the state highway fund to the public use general aviation airport development fund. The bill proposes increasing the transfer amount from $5 million to $18 million annually starting July 1, 2023, thus significantly bolstering resources available for airport planning, construction, and rehabilitation. This amendment underscores a commitment to enhancing the state's aviation infrastructure, which is vital for both economic development and accessibility.

Contention

Despite its financial implications, the bill may also lead to discussions regarding the appropriateness of reallocating significant funds from the state highway fund. Critics may argue about the necessity of such a large increase in funding amidst other pressing transportation needs, including road maintenance and enhancements. Additionally, the potential shift in prioritizing funds for aviation over ground transportation might spark debate among various stakeholders, including those advocating for balanced investment in both aircraft and road infrastructure.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2498

Increasing the transfer from the state highway fund to the public use general aviation airport development fund.

KS HB2113

Establishing the state conservation fund and transferring $2,500,000 to such fund and providing for the enhanced transfer of moneys from the state general fund to the state water plan fund and from the state water plan fund to the water technical assistance fund and the water project grant fund.

KS HB2335

Authorizing loans or grants for qualified track maintenance in the rail service improvement program and increasing the transfer from the state highway fund to the rail service improvement fund.

KS SB275

Changing the total amount credited to the state gaming revenues fund, increasing the transfer of moneys from such fund to the correctional institutions building fund and decreasing the transfer of moneys to the state economic development initiatives fund.

KS SB258

General aviation airports: funding needs assessment.

KS SB138

Expanding and clarifying the property tax exemption for Strother field airport property, increasing the extent of exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, discontinuing the state tax levies for the Kansas educational building fund and the state institutions building fund and providing financing therefor from the state general fund.

KS HB2302

Senate Substitute for HB 2302 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Making appropriations for the state treasurer for fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2024, providing for a transfer of moneys from the state general fund to the state water plan fund for fiscal year 2024, establishing the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund for water-related infrastructure projects.

KS HB2277

Decreasing the state rate for sales and use taxes for prepared food and increasing the percent credited to the state highway fund from sales and use tax revenue collected.

KS HB2491

Abolishing the law enforcement training center fund; all liabilities of such fund are transferred to and imposed on the state general fund; moneys previously credited to such fund shall be credited to the state general fund.

KS HB2541

Establishing the state conservation fund, the working lands conservation fund, the wildlife conservation fund and the Kansas outdoors fund, providing for the use of moneys from such funds, requiring certain reports to the governor and the legislature and authorizing certain transfers to and from such funds.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.