Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB317 — Providing additional requirements for applications to the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund, including the requirement that applicants demonstrate the availability of a 25-year water supply, prohibiting grants for issues related to water rights that are impaired by another other water right, prioritizing applications based on various criteria and mandating annual submissions on September 15.

Last action — Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning water; relating to the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund; extending the current expiration date of such funds; transferring moneys from the state general fund to the state water plan fund; requiring the Kansas water office to transfer appropriations for the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund; establishing additional criteria for the operation of such funds; prohibiting grants for issues related to water rights impaired by another water right; prioritizing applications based on public health, resource management, population trends, funding sources, regional cooperation and weather resiliency; requiring applications to be submitted annually by September 15, with grants subject to revocation and repayment under certain circumstances; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82-955a, 82a-956 and 82a-957 and repealing the existing sections.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

  2. Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by

  3. Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9:00 AM — Room 218-N

  4. Referred to House Committee on Water

  5. Received and Introduced

  6. Final Action - Passed as amended

  7. Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended

  8. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was adopted

  9. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  10. Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

  11. Committee of the Whole - Now working on

  12. Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by

  13. Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 8:30 AM — Room 144-S

  14. Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

  15. Introduced

Sponsors

  • Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Action Amended

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31000
Democrat 9000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Cindy Holscher Democrat Yea
David Haley Democrat Yea
Dinah Sykes Democrat Yea
Ethan Corson Democrat Yea
Marci Francisco Democrat Yea
Oletha Faust Goudeau Democrat Yea
Pat Pettey Democrat Yea
Patrick Schmidt Democrat Yea
Silas Miller Democrat Yea
Adam Thomas Republican Yea
Beverly Gossage Republican Yea
Brad Starnes Republican Yea
Brenda Dietrich Republican Yea
Caryn Tyson Republican Yea
Chase Blasi Republican Yea
Craig Bowser Republican Yea
Doug Shane Republican Yea
Elaine Bowers Republican Yea
Jeff Klemp Republican Yea
Joseph Claeys Republican Yea
Kellie Warren Republican Yea
Kenny Titus Republican Yea
Larry Alley Republican Yea
Michael Fagg Republican Yea
Michael Murphy Republican Yea
Mike Argabright Republican Yea
Mike Petersen Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Renee Erickson Republican Yea
Rick Billinger Republican Yea
Rick Kloos Republican Yea
Ronald Ryckman Republican Yea
Scott Hill Republican Yea
Stephen Owens Republican Yea
TJ Rose Republican Yea
Tim Shallenburger Republican Yea
Tory Marie Blew Republican Yea
Ty Masterson Republican Yea
Virgil Peck Republican Yea
William Clifford Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB317 do?
AN ACT concerning water; relating to the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund; extending the current expiration date of such funds; transferring moneys from the state general fund to the state water plan fund; requiring the Kansas water office to transfer appropriations for the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund; establishing additional criteria for the operation of such funds; prohibiting grants for issues related to water rights impaired by another water right; prioritizing applications based on public health, resource management, population trends, funding sources, regional cooperation and weather resiliency; requiring applications to be submitted annually by September 15, with grants subject to revocation and repayment under certain circumstances; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 82-955a, 82a-956 and 82a-957 and repealing the existing sections.
Who sponsors SB317?
SB317 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
What is the current status of SB317?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB317?
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