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SB 66 Kansas Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Substitute for SB 66 by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics - Requiring annual filing of the statement of substantial interests by elected or appointed city or county officials, providing that officials of governmental subdivisions other than cities or counties file statements of substantial interests if any change in substantial interests occurred and requiring governmental officials with a substantial interest in a real estate development project to verbally disclose such interest prior to participating in any discussion, review or action on a proposed zoning change or permit.

SB 66 requires city and county elected or appointed officials in Kansas to file annual statements disclosing any financial ties (like real estate investments) that could create conflicts of interest. Other local government officials (e.g., township or school district leaders) must file only if their financial interests change during the year. The bill also mandates that any official with a financial stake in a real estate development project must verbally disclose this interest before discussing or voting on related zoning or permit decisions. These changes amend Kansas’ ethics law to strengthen transparency for local government decision-making.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Introduced → {As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole} · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to broaden its scope from only major development projects to include all real estate development projects, requiring officials to verbally disclose conflicts before discussing zoning or permits. The filing requirements were expanded to include officials in townships, drainage districts, and other subdivisions, while exempting school districts from annual filings unless their interests change. The amendment also clarifies that non-profit organizations (like churches) are not exempt from disclosure rules and adds a requirement for examiners to register when viewing public records.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from specific 'major development projects' to all 'real estate development projects,' and applicability was extended to include officials in townships, drainage districts, and other governmental subdivisions beyond just cities and counties.
SCOPE

Expanded the definition of covered projects from 'major development projects' to 'real estate development projects' to increase oversight.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement for officials to verbally disclose substantial interests during the first open meeting before participating in zoning or permit discussions.

Added a requirement for anyone examining public disclosure statements to register their name, occupation, address, and phone number.

ELIGIBILITY

Extended annual filing requirements to officials in townships, drainage districts, and other subdivisions, but exempted school districts from annual filings unless their interests change.

DEFINITION

Clarified that holding a position in a tax-exempt non-profit organization does not exempt an official from disclosure requirements.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
8
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Local Government
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Received and Introduced
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Emergency Final Action - Substitute passed as amended; Yea 36, Nay 3, Absent 1
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed as amended
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Tim Shallenburger was adopted
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Tim Shallenburger
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Caryn Tyson was adopted
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Sen. William Clifford raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled germane.
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Caryn Tyson
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted recommending substitute bill be passed
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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