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KansasHB 20852025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Extending the expiration of permits issued under the water pollution control permit system from five to 10 years.

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Signed by Governor

agriculture and natural resourceswater

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Capped fees and yearly billing for farms

Annual permit fees are capped for confined feeding facilities: at most $25 (not more than 999 units), $100 (1,000 to 4,999), $200 (5,000 to 9,999), and $400 (10,000 or more). Truck-washing sites that handle animal waste also have caps: private with two or fewer trucks at most $25; private with three or more at most $200; commercial at most $320. Fees can be billed each year, and not paying is grounds for permit revocation. The minimum permit fee must cover at least one year. The law replaces the prior permit-fee statute.

Permit rules for animal feeding farms

Confined feeding facilities with 1,000 or more animal units must have a permit. Facilities with 300 to 999 units need a permit if the Secretary finds significant water pollution risk. Facilities under 300 units can be required to get a permit if the Secretary finds significant risk. Smaller facilities that are not required may choose a permit, with an annual fee of at most $25.

All permit fees go to state fund

The health and environment department must send all permit fee money to the state treasurer. The treasurer deposits the full amount into the water program management fund.

Water pollution permits last 10 years

Water pollution control permits now last 10 years from when they are issued. The Secretary of Health and Environment can set a shorter term when there is valid cause. If your permit expired or was revoked, you can get it reissued. You must apply again and pay the required fee.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 163 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2026

Yea: 40 Nay: 0

Yes: 40 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2026

Yea: 123 Nay: 0

Yes: 123 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025

    4/10/2025House

  2. Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025

    3/21/2025House

  3. Consent Calendar Passed Yea: 40 Nay: 0

    3/18/2025Senate

  4. Hearing: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 144-S

    3/13/2025Senate

  5. Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by

    3/13/2025Senate

  6. Hearing: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 144-S

    3/11/2025Senate

  7. Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

    2/13/2025Senate

  8. Committee of the Whole - Be passed

    2/11/2025House

  9. Emergency Final Action - Passed; Yea: 123 Nay: 0

    2/11/2025House

  10. Received and Introduced

    2/11/2025Senate

  11. Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Water

    2/6/2025House

  12. Hearing: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 218-N

    1/30/2025House

  13. Introduced

    1/23/2025House

  14. Referred to Committee on Water

    1/23/2025House

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