Existing hospitals governed by act; exceptions

19-4602. Existing hospitals governed by act; exceptions. (a) Any existing county hospital established under the laws of this state prior to the effective date of this act is hereby continued in existence and shall be governed in accordance with the provisions of this act and any existing hospital board shall be deemed to be the board for purposes of this act unless and until a new board is appointed or elected as provided in this act. (b) This act shall not affect any judicial proceeding pending or any contract, tax levy, bond issuance or other legal obligation existing on the effective date of this act. History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 2; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: County hospital boards; authority; agreements creating potential indebtedness of county. 87-187. Management of county hospital; authority of county commission and hospital board. 95-110. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026