House Substitute for SB 181 by Committee on Appropriations - Making and concerning appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees and authorizing certain transfers.

SB 181 limits annual spending growth from Kansas' state general fund by setting a yearly cap based on inflation (CPI) and population changes. It requires the state treasurer to certify this cap each year by September 1, using the previous year's total expenditures multiplied by the Midwest CPI plus population growth percentage. The bill mandates that all legislative budget measures and the governor's proposed budget for the next fiscal year must not exceed this certified cap. This directly affects the legislature when drafting budget bills, the governor when submitting budget reports, and the state treasurer's certification process under amended K.S.A. 75-3721.