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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2268: Prohibiting nonresidents from hunting migratory waterfowl during certain times and places and increasing fees for migratory waterfowl habitat stamps.

HB 2268 restricts nonresident hunters from hunting migratory waterfowl (like ducks and geese) on most days during hunting seasons, allowing only Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. This applies to Kansas state lands, specific federal reservoirs managed by the Army Corps of Engineers or Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife refuges, but excludes walk-in hunting areas, navigable rivers, and light geese conservation seasons. The bill also reduces fees for migratory waterfowl habitat stamps, which nonresidents must purchase to hunt. It directly affects nonresidents who haven’t lived in Kansas for 60 days, excluding certain license holders as defined in the law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts nonresident hunting days to protect migratory waterfowl populations, aligning with conservation goals through managed hunting seasons and habitat stamp funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2097: Providing for approval by the department of wildlife and parks for qualified program or management plans to qualify for the nongame and endangered species habitat credit.

HB 2097 creates a tax credit for Kansas landowners who manage property to support endangered species habitat. It allows credits against income tax for both property taxes paid on qualifying land and costs for habitat improvements, provided the land is designated as critical habitat by the Department of Wildlife and Parks and meets specific conservation standards. The bill requires the department to approve management plans and maintain a public website listing qualified programs. Landowners must submit annual requests by July 1 to qualify for the credit, which applies to properties enrolled in approved habitat conservation plans. The credit is limited to the taxpayer's income tax liability and cannot exceed state tax law limits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit against income tax for landowners managing endangered species habitat, providing direct fiscal relief and aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credits for landowners managing critical habitat for endangered species, directly incentivizing conservation and habitat protection under department oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Conservation Wildlife

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2113: Establishing the state conservation fund and transferring $2,500,000 to such fund and providing for the enhanced transfer of moneys from the state general fund to the state water plan fund and from the state water plan fund to the water technical assistance fund and the water project grant fund.

HB 2113 establishes a state conservation fund in the treasury, requiring an annual $5 million transfer from the state general fund starting July 1, 2025. The fund must be used to match private water conservation investments (2:1 state-to-private ratio) and support domestic water quality sampling, with results shared with the state geological survey. It also amends water plan fund transfers, increasing annual allocations to the water technical assistance fund ($7 million) and water project grant fund ($18 million) starting in 2025. The bill directly affects Kansas conservation districts, the Department of Agriculture’s conservation division, and entities adopting new water technology in designated conservation areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates $5M annual transfer from state general fund to conservation/water programs, increasing budget allocation for environmental initiatives without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes conservation fund with $5M annual transfer to match private water conservation investments and fund water quality sampling, directly advancing environmental protection and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2111: Senate Substitute for HB 2111 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Exempting certain registered agritourism operations from local code and regulation enforcement.

HB 2111 increases Kansas' Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) acreage cap from 40,000 to 60,000 acres, directly affecting farmers and landowners seeking to enroll in the program. It clarifies county-level enrollment limits (capping at 25% of total acreage) and allows the "last eligible offer" to exceed these caps. The bill adds exceptions for eligibility based on factors like location in high-priority water areas, bankruptcy, or enrollment in other water conservation programs. Additionally, it modifies reporting requirements to cover the previous five years instead of shorter periods and removes outdated restrictions related to expired federal contracts.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands CREP conservation program by increasing acreage cap to 60,000 acres, promoting land conservation and water protection through enhanced enrollment eligibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2363: Requiring the board of county commissioners or the city governing body to refer the proposed creation of a conservation easement to the appropriate planning commission for review and recommendation; providing the board of county commissioners or the city shall approve or deny the creation of conservation easements.

HB 2363 requires local governments to involve planning commissions before approving conservation easements. Landowners proposing easements must have their plans reviewed by the city or county planning commission (within 60 days) for consistency with local land-use plans, before the governing body (county commissioners or city council) makes a final approval or denial decision. The bill specifies that approvals can be denied only if an easement conflicts with the local comprehensive plan, conservation programs, or known government land-use proposals. This applies directly to landowners seeking conservation easements and local planning commissions and governing bodies in Kansas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates planning commission review for conservation easements to align with local land-use plans, promoting environmental protection through structured conservation approval process90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2233: Disqualifying from the carbon dioxide capture and sequestration property tax exemption and the income tax accelerated depreciation deduction if machinery and equipment are used to inject animal manure into the ground.

HB 2233 disqualifies property and equipment from Kansas' carbon capture tax benefits if used to inject animal manure into the ground. Specifically, it removes the property tax exemption and income tax depreciation deduction for machinery or equipment that injects manure, even if the same equipment was originally intended for carbon capture. This applies to businesses claiming these tax breaks under Kansas statutes 79-233 (property tax) and 79-32,256 (income tax). The bill directly affects agricultural operations or businesses repurposing carbon capture infrastructure for manure injection. It does not restrict manure injection practices but eliminates the associated tax incentives.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves property tax exemption and income tax depreciation deduction for manure injection equipment, restricting tax benefits under Kansas tax statutes 79-233 and 79-32,256.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prevents misuse of carbon capture tax incentives by disqualifying equipment used for manure injection, ensuring tax benefits directly support environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2083: Providing a property tax exemption for new energy storage systems and excluding new energy storage systems from the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment exemption.

HB 2083 creates a property tax exemption for new energy storage systems in Kansas, effective January 1, 2026. It specifically excludes these systems from the existing commercial and industrial machinery and equipment tax exemption while granting them a separate tax exemption under K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-266. This directly affects businesses or developers installing new energy storage systems (like battery storage for renewable energy) after the effective date. The bill ensures these systems are taxed differently than standard machinery, providing a financial incentive for new clean energy infrastructure. Systems approved before January 1, 2026, are not covered by this new exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for energy storage systems, providing tax relief for businesses investing in renewable infrastructure under state tax policy.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax exemption for energy storage systems, incentivizing renewable energy infrastructure deployment.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax exemption for energy storage systems supporting renewable energy adoption, directly promoting clean energy infrastructure per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax exemption for energy storage systems, incentivizing renewable energy technology adoption and infrastructure development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 235: Making it unlawful to sell, offer for sale, use or distribute certain seeds coated with a pesticide that contains a neonicotinoid unless otherwise ordered by the governor.

SB 235 prohibits selling, offering for sale, using, or distributing seeds coated with pesticides containing specific neonicotinoid chemicals (like clothianidin or imidacloprid) in Kansas after January 1, 2028. The law directly affects farmers and seed sellers who currently use these treated seeds, with the governor allowed to temporarily suspend the ban for up to one year if seed shortages or financial hardship for producers are confirmed. This bill creates a clear deadline for phasing out these seed coatings while providing a limited exception mechanism through executive action.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans neonicotinoid-coated seeds (harmful to pollinators/ecosystems) to protect environment, directly advancing conservation goals with clear regulatory action.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2161: Providing an income tax credit for the sale and distribution of biodiesel and renewable diesel blends for motor vehicle fuels.

HB 2161 creates a $0.05 per gallon income tax credit for Kansas retail gas stations and fuel distributors selling biodiesel blends (at least 10% biodiesel) or renewable diesel blends (at least 10% renewable diesel) to end users. The credit applies to sales made at retail service stations or direct sales to final users within Kansas, covering taxable years 2026 through 2031. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the total annual credit amount cannot exceed $5 million. This policy directly supports businesses selling renewable fuel blends by reducing their tax liability, aiming to incentivize the use of cleaner motor vehicle fuels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a $0.05/gallon income tax credit for biodiesel sales, reducing tax liability for businesses and aligning with tax relief indicators for renewable energy sector.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides $0.05/gal tax credit for biodiesel/renewable diesel blends, directly incentivizing renewable energy adoption per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit incentivizes biodiesel/renewable diesel use, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy alternatives per bill's purpose.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing renewable diesel blends via tax credits, advancing eco-friendly vehicle fuel policies and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2012: Substitute for HB 2012 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Establishing the ethanol grant program fund and transferring an amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 from the state general fund to the ethanol grant program fund each July 1 beginning in 2026.

HB 2012 provides a $0.05 per gallon tax credit for retail fuel dealers and distributors selling ethanol blends containing 15% to 85% ethanol at Kansas retail service stations or directly to end users. The credit applies to tax years 2026 through 2031, with a yearly cap of $5 million total across all businesses. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the credit cannot be refunded. This bill directly affects businesses selling ethanol-blended fuels in Kansas, including gas stations and fuel distributors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $0.05/gal tax credit for ethanol businesses, reducing tax liability and allocating $5M annually from general fund to ethanol program.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides $0.05/gal tax credit for ethanol blends (15-85%), directly promoting renewable energy adoption in transportation fuel markets.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes ethanol use via tax credit, supporting renewable energy and emissions reduction goals as ethanol blends reduce fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes ethanol-blended fuels as sustainable transportation alternative via tax credits for retail fuel dealers85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tax Credits

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