Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2491

Introduced
1/10/24  
Refer
1/10/24  
Report Pass
2/7/24  
Engrossed
3/14/24  
Refer
3/15/24  
Report Pass
3/21/24  
Enrolled
4/5/24  

Caption

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.

Impact

The abolishment of the law enforcement training center fund signifies a noteworthy shift in financial management related to law enforcement training in Kansas. By transferring the associated moneys to the state general fund, the state aims to enhance the accountability and efficiency of spending related to law enforcement training. Although this decision may simplify funding structures, it could also lead to uncertainties concerning how training resources will be allocated in the future, potentially disrupting training programs that were funded through the abolished center.

Summary

House Bill 2491 aims to abolish the law enforcement training center fund within the state of Kansas. This legislation mandates that all moneys and liabilities associated with the now-defunct fund are to be transferred to the state general fund, which has raised some concerns regarding the allocation of funds and the implications for law enforcement training. The bill intends to streamline operations and facilitate better management of state resources by centralizing the financial responsibilities previously held by the training center fund.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB 2491 appears to be mixed. Supporters argue that consolidating the training funds into the general fund will lead to more efficient use of state resources and improved oversight. However, critics express concern that this might undermine specific funding pathways dedicated to law enforcement training, which could ultimately jeopardize the quality of training and standards for peace officers across Kansas.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB 2491 include debates over adequate funding for the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training. Stakeholders worry that without dedicated funding streams, there could be a negative impact on training quality, which is essential for maintaining effective law enforcement. The discussions highlight a critical balance between budgetary efficiency and the needs of law enforcement training, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding training standards even while attempting to make fiscal improvements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2121

Increasing the annual license fees of electric and hybrid passenger vehicles and trucks and electric motorcycles and distributing the fees to the state highway fund and the special city and county highway fund.

KS HB2122

Increasing the annual license fees of electric and hybrid passenger vehicles, trucks and electric motorcycles and distributing the fees to the state highway fund and the special city and county highway fund, modifying the threshold limit for allowing quarterly payments of certain truck and truck tractor annual vehicle registration fees and eliminating the two-quarter grace period for truck or truck tractor owners that have delinquent quarterly payments before certain penalties apply.

KS HB2690

Abolishing the 911 coordinating council and establishing the state 911 board; abolishing the 911 operations fund, 911 state fund and 911 state grant fund outside of the state treasury and establishing the state 911 operations fund, state 911 fund and state 911 grant fund in the state treasury; increasing the minimum county distribution of 911 moneys; and authorizing counties to contract with other counties for the provision of 911 PSAP services.

KS HB1086

School funding; school district general funds; general fund carryover; State Aid; calculation of per pupil revenue; exceptions; effective date; emergency.

KS HB2110

Eliminating the requirement that the state 911 board shall contract with a local collection point administrator for services, rescheduling the date on which the state 911 operations fund, state 911 grant fund and state 911 fund shall be established, requiring certain transfers to be made to the state 911 operations fund and rescheduling the date for transferring all 911 fee moneys currently held outside the state treasury to the state treasury.

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 SB119

Increasing the amount of fees retained by the county treasurer, the division of vehicles or a contractor for processing motor vehicle license applications and certificate of titles.

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.

KS HB2221

Abolishing the department of corrections alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund, creating the Kansas department for aging and disability services alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund and transferring the moneys and liabilities from such abolished fund to the Kansas department for aging and disability services alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund.

KS SB248

Clarifying when excess funds accumulated by boards are to be transferred to General Revenue Fund

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