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Yes: 305 • No: 20
KansasHB 21722025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Senate Substitute for HB 2172 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Establishing the water program task force to evaluate the state's water program and funding for such program and requiring the task force to establish a water planning work group and submit a report the legislature and the governor.
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Signed by Governor
agriculture and natural resources
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Expert work group to update water law
The co‑chairs must appoint a five‑person water planning work group by June 30, 2025. Members have Kansas water expertise, like attorneys, engineers, hydrologists, or planners. The group studies the state’s water planning law and drafts updates, working with the task force on priorities, funding, and implementation. It reports to House and Senate agriculture and natural resources committees on the first day of the 2026 session. State water agencies must share data and help when asked. Work group members may be reimbursed for travel and meals if the Legislative Coordinating Council approves.
New statewide water program task force
The law creates a 13‑member Water Program Task Force. All seats must be filled by April 30, 2025. Members must live in Kansas, include at least one person from each of the five conservation regions, and reflect listed stakeholder groups, with no more than two from any one category. The Speaker and Senate President pick the co‑chairs from legislative members. Either co‑chair can call meetings anywhere in Kansas; a simple majority can act when a quorum is present. Legislative staff must assist. Members may be reimbursed for travel and meals if the Legislative Coordinating Council approves. This task force authority ends July 1, 2027.
Water risk and funding review report
The task force must study major risks to Kansas water quantity and quality and how they affect jobs and where people live. It must identify steps to secure a reliable future water supply. It reviews current water funding and whether it covers state water plan and infrastructure needs. By January 31, 2026, it sends the Governor and Legislature a report on program structure, planning, and funding options, which may include new dedicated funds or fee changes. This law does not itself raise taxes or fees.
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: 116 Nay: 8
Yes: 116 • No: 8
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 109 Nay: 12
Yes: 109 • No: 12
Actions Timeline
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 31, 2025
4/10/2025HouseApproved by Governor on Monday, April 7, 2025
4/10/2025HouseConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 116 Nay: 8
3/27/2025HouseConference committee report now available
3/26/2025SenateConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/26/2025SenateNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Rahjes , Representative Minnix and Representative Vaughn as conferees
3/24/2025HouseMotion to accede adopted; Senator Peck, Senator Alley and Senator Ware appointed as conferees
3/24/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted recommending substitute bill be passed
3/20/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed
3/20/2025SenateEmergency Final Action - Substitute passed; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/20/2025SenateCommittee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
3/18/2025SenateHearing: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 144-S
3/13/2025SenateReferred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
2/26/2025SenateEngrossed on Monday, February 24, 2025
2/26/2025HouseReceived and Introduced
2/25/2025SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 109 Nay: 12
2/20/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/19/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Rahjes
2/19/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Representative Rahjes was adopted
2/19/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/19/2025HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
2/18/2025HouseHearing: Monday, February 10, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 112-N
2/10/2025HouseIntroduced
1/30/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
1/30/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As Amended by House Committee of the Whole
As introduced
Enrolled - Law effective April 24, 2025
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