Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2398

Introduced
2/28/25  

Caption

Providing funding for the state historical society to issue a scope statement, plan the work to be accomplished and issue a request for proposals for a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte county, Kansas, and implement such master plan.

Impact

If enacted, HB2398 is expected to significantly impact the preservation efforts surrounding the Quindaro ruins, a site with notable historical and archaeological significance. This allocation of funds will not only facilitate the initial planning stages but also mark a step toward the physical renovation and enhancement of the park. It highlights an ongoing commitment to the preservation of Kansas's rich history, likely benefiting both educational initiatives and tourism at the site.

Summary

House Bill 2398 aims to provide funding for the Kansas State Historical Society to develop a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park located in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The bill allocates a total of $600,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, ensuring that at least $250,000 is used to create a scope statement, plan the work, and issue a request for proposals for the master plan. The remaining funds are designated for the implementation of the first phase of renovations based on the master plan, emphasizing a structured approach to preserving this historical site.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward in its intent, it could generate discussions surrounding funding priorities within the state's budget. As the state seeks to manage various needs, concerns may arise about whether sufficient resources are allocated to other pressing areas, such as education or healthcare. Additionally, future funding commitments to continue support for the park's development, as indicated in the bill's provisions, may also lead to scrutiny and debate among legislators and stakeholders.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2418

Abolishing the study commission for the consolidation of Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte county, consolidation commission of Topeka, Kansas, and Shawnee county, study commission for the consolidation in Greeley county, state emergency response commission, transportation vision task force, Persian Gulf war veterans health initiative act, Kansas export finance act, community strategic planning assistance act, natural and scientific areas advisory board, public finance transparency board, Kansas film services commission, Kansas bioscience authority, KAN-ED act and department of health and environment advisory committees.

KS SB359

Providing for the Kansas City Chiefs, sporting Kansas City, Sedgwick county zoo, Kansas City royals, Kansas City current, Topeka zoo, support the troops and the first city of Kansas distinctive license plates and requiring certain license plates to have the county of registration for the motor vehicle identified on the license plate.

KS HB2089

Modifying the requirement to report individuals who solicit memberships on behalf of prepaid service plans from semi-annually to annually and upon application for registration and discontinuing payment of annual registration fees for such plans.

KS SB351

Establishing policy requirements for school safety and security and cardiac emergency response plans and providing grant programs for the implementation of such policies.

KS SB25

Making and concerning appropriations for fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 for various state agencies; constituting the omnibus reconciliation spending limit bill for the 2023 regular session.

KS SCR1602

Approving the creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas.

KS SCR1620

Creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas

KS HB2494

Substitute for HB 2494 by Committee on Education - Establishing policy requirements for cardiac emergency response plans for school districts and providing a grant program for the implementation of such policy.

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 HB2002

Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Dickinson and Grant counties, providing for a sales tax exemption for area agencies on aging and purchases made by Kansas suicide prevention HQ, inc., providing that the secretary of revenue file a release of warrant in the county where such warrant is docketed, granting authority to the director of property valuation to develop qualifying courses and providing that certain tax notices and statements may be transmitted by electronic means by the county treasurer and county appraiser if consented to by the taxpayer.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.