Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2165

Introduced
1/30/25  

Caption

Enacting the returning to nonaccountability of the executive branch agencies that report to the governor act, eliminating the budget process requirements of a program service inventory, integrated budget fiscal process and performance-based budgeting system.

Impact

The potential impact of HB2165 on state law is significant, as it would modify how executive branch agencies operate in relation to fiscal accountability. By eliminating the performance-based budgeting system, the state may lose a structured method of assessing agency performance in relation to its budgeted funds, which could lead to less transparency and oversight in the allocation and usage of public resources. This shift may also affect the overall efficiency and effectiveness of government services, as agencies might not feel compelled to adhere to performance metrics that guide their financial allocations.

Summary

House Bill 2165, introduced by Representative Rhiley, aims to abolish certain budgeting requirements for executive branch agencies that report to the governor. Specifically, the bill proposes the repeal of K.S.A. 75-3718b, which outlines the budget process requirements, including the implementation of a program service inventory, an integrated budget fiscal process, and a performance-based budgeting system. The legislation seeks to return these agencies to a state of non-accountability, essentially reducing the guidelines that govern their financial operations and reporting obligations.

Contention

Notably, the bill does not appear to receive unanimous support, as concerns about reducing accountability and transparency in government arise among various stakeholders. Critics argue that removing these budgeting requirements undermines public trust in executive agencies, as it allows for less scrutiny over how taxpayer money is spent. Advocates for the bill may argue that such measures are overly burdensome and stifle agency flexibility, but the broader implications of fostering a less accountable financial environment may provoke significant debate during legislative discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2472

Authorizing the governor to submit a budget report to the legislature that increases the total expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year by not more than 2% of the total expenditures from the immediately preceding fiscal year.

KS HB2756

Enacting the art therapist licensure act to provide for the regulation and licensing of professional art therapists.

KS HB2019

Implementing additional reporting requirements for information technology projects and state agencies, requiring additional information technology security training and status reports, requiring reporting of significant cybersecurity audits and changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

KS SB291

House Substitute for SB 291 by Committee on Legislative Modernization - Transferring all cybsersecurity services under the chief information technology officer of each branch of government, creating chief information security officers within the judicial and legislative branches, requiring a chief information security officer to be appointed by the attorney general, Kansas bureau of investigation, secretary of state, state treasurer and insurance commissioner and requiring the chief information security officers to implement certain minimum cybersecurity standards, requiring the information technology executive council to develop a plan to integrate executive branch information technology services under the executive chief information technology officer, making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, for the office of information technology, Kansas information security office and the adjutant general, authorizing certain transfers and imposing certain limitations and restrictions and directing or authorizing certain disbursements and procedures for all state agencies and requiring legislative review of state agencies not in compliance with this act.

KS SB387

House Substitute for SB 387 by Committee on K-12 Education Budget - Making appropriations for the department of education for FY 24, FY 25 and FY 26 and enacting, revising and abolishing certain statutes relating to the educational system.

KS HB2693

Enacting the uniform partition of heirs property act to prescribe procedures and requirements for partition of certain real property.

KS HB2077

Substitute for HB 2077 by the Committee on Appropriations - Implementing additional reporting requirements for information technology projects and state agencies, requiring additional information technology security training and status reports, requiring reporting of significant cybersecurity audits and changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

KS HB2043

Requiring that discharged inmates be offered the opportunity to register to vote and requiring the secretary of state to develop a voter registration program that offers voter registration services through certain state agencies and at each accredited high school.

KS HB2767

Requiring agencies and other entities subject to the administrative procedure act to confirm receipt of service of an order or notice prior to the imposition of fines or penalties.

KS HB2417

Creating the medical cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis.

Similar Bills

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