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KansasHB 21102025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
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.
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
State 911 funds move into treasury
The state creates three funds in the treasury: the state 911 fund for distributions, the state 911 operations fund to run the board and NG911, and the state 911 grant fund for NG911 and PSAP grants, including consolidation projects. Spending from these funds requires legislative approval and vouchers approved by the board chair. On July 1, 2025, $1,000,000 moves from an outside fund into the state 911 operations fund. On January 12, 2026, all remaining outside‑the‑treasury 911 funds and their liabilities move into the state funds, and those outside funds are abolished. Each month, by the 10th, interest earnings are credited to the state 911 fund. From July 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026, the LCPA must file monthly transaction reports; by January 31, 2026, the board must confirm accounts are closed and assets transferred. Earlier 911 statutes are repealed, with key repeals taking effect January 1, 2026.
How each 911 fee is split
Starting January 1, 2026, from each 911 fee, $0.23 goes to the state 911 operations fund, $0.01 goes to the grant fund when that fund is under $2,000,000, and the rest goes to the state 911 fund. A three‑year test caps the operations share at 15% of total 911 fees; any extra money above 15% goes to the grant fund. For prepaid wireless fees, the Department of Revenue sends them to the operations fund until $3,000,000 is remitted in a year; after that, the rest that year goes to the state 911 fund and is split to counties and PSAPs by population.
New $0.90 monthly 911 fee rules
Beginning January 1, 2026, you pay $0.90 each month for every account that can call 911. Prepaid wireless accounts do not pay this monthly fee. Providers must collect the fee, send it within 15 days after month end, file a monthly return, and keep records for three years. Sellers of prepaid wireless service must e-file 911 fees with the Kansas Department of Revenue starting January 1, 2026. The Department may audit prepaid sellers with sales tax audits and share findings. The state 911 board or the LCPA can sue providers that owe 911 fees.
County payouts and allowed 911 uses
Beginning January 1, 2026, the board must send 911 money to counties and PSAPs within 30 days by population shares, with at least $70,000 for each county. Local 911 money can pay for 911 services, equipment, upgrades, maintenance, licenses, training (not salaries), installations, NG911 work, GIS upkeep, emergency radio tower repairs, and new road signs. It cannot pay for building projects or subscriber radio equipment. PSAPs can seek pre‑approval; the board must reply in 30 days, and denials can be appealed within 15 days. The board reviews spending yearly; unauthorized uses must be refunded, and intentional misuse can face a penalty up to the smaller of $500 or 10% of the amount. The board ensures 911 funds are used only for allowed purposes.
More 911 grants with stronger oversight
The board may once each fiscal year move unspent operations‑fund money into the grant fund when obligations are covered. The board sets grant eligibility and buying rules, promotes open standards, and bans using grant money for subscriber radio equipment. The board must select an LCPA by nine votes and review it yearly; this transitional section expires January 1, 2026. The LCPA must get a yearly audit and can require provider audits, paid from the operations fund; this audit rule also ends January 1, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 118 Nay: 0
Yes: 118 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 119 Nay: 0
Yes: 119 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4/10/2025HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
3/25/2025HouseEngrossed on Sunday, March 23, 2025
3/24/2025HouseConcurred with amendments; Yea: 118 Nay: 0
3/20/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
3/19/2025SenateEmergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/19/2025SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Utilities
3/6/2025SenateHearing: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 548-S
2/27/2025SenateReferred to Committee on Utilities
2/20/2025SenateReceived and Introduced
2/19/2025SenateFinal Action - Passed; Yea: 119 Nay: 0
2/18/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
2/17/2025HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
2/11/2025HouseHearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 582-N
2/6/2025HouseIntroduced
1/28/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
1/28/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended by Senate Committee
As introduced
Enrolled - Law effective April 10, 2025
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