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HB 2568 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations related to fees, registrations and other charges by the department of wildlife and parks.

This bill authorizes the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to adopt specific proposed rules (K.A.R. 115-2-2 and 115-2-3) governing fees, registrations, and charges for recreational activities like hunting, fishing, and park use. It directly affects residents and visitors who pay these fees or complete required registrations. The bill is procedural - it does not set new fees but allows the department to implement rules they’ve already proposed, based on an economic impact statement. It requires no new legislative action beyond the authorization.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Introduced → As Amended by Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to correct a clerical error in the effective date, changing it from January 16, 2026, to March 6, 2026. Additionally, the text was slightly rephrased to clarify that the department is submitting rules and regulations along with the economic impact statement, rather than just the statement itself.
TIMELINE

The effective date for the new rules was delayed from January 16, 2026, to March 6, 2026, likely to allow more time for the department to finalize the regulations.

TECHNICAL

Wording was adjusted to explicitly state that both the economic impact statement and the rules/regulations are being submitted, improving clarity on what documents are involved.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rep. Ken Rahjes, Rep. Lance W. Neelly, and Rep. Linda Featherston are appointed to replace Rep. Tom Kessler, Rep. Rebecca Schmoe, and Rep. Heather Meyer on the Conference Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Virgil Peck, Sen. Larry Alley and Sen. Marci Francisco appointed as conferees
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Tom Kessler, Rep. Rebecca Schmoe and Rep. Heather Meyer
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 23, Nay 16, Absent 1
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Received and Introduced
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Final Action - Passed; Yea 120, Nay 2, Absent 3
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
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