Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB290

Introduced
3/5/25  
Refer
3/6/25  

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

The approval of SB290 is expected to significantly impact state laws related to historical preservation funding. By dedicating state resources to the Quindaro ruins project, the bill reinforces the importance of preserving significant cultural sites, which can attract tourism and enhance local educational opportunities. Furthermore, it signals a legislative priority on historical conservation, which may lead to future initiatives aimed at supporting similar projects across the state. Subsequent appropriations may follow as implementation of the master plan progresses in future fiscal years.

Summary

Senate Bill No. 290 is a legislative act that seeks to allocate funds for the Kansas State Historical Society to carry out a master planning process for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park located in Wyandotte County. The bill appropriates a total of $600,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, which is aimed at overseeing the issuance of a scope statement, planning the associated work, and requesting proposals for the master plan. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to promoting historical and archaeological conservation efforts in the area.

Contention

While SB290 has the potential for positive implications regarding historical preservation, it may also invoke discussions among stakeholders regarding the use of state funds. Potential points of contention could arise about the allocation of resources amidst other pressing state needs or various other funding requests. Furthermore, ensuring the effective execution of the proposed master plan will be essential to avoid any criticism regarding the expenditure of the allocated funds.

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 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 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 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.