HB2051

Requiring legislative approval of any national heritage area or national historic trail in the state of Kansas and prohibiting state funding of any national heritage area or national historic trail unless such funding is first approved by the legislature of the state of Kansas.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2051 requires legislative approval for national heritage areas and historic trails in Kansas and prohibits state funding unless approved by.

Kansas HB2051 mandates that any designation of a national heritage area or national historic trail in Kansas, extending beyond federal land, requires approval from the Kansas legislature through a concurrent resolution. The bill also prohibits the expenditure of state funds for such areas or trails unless specifically approved by the legislature. This measure aims to ensure state control over the inclusion of state lands, water, property, or facilities in these federal designations.

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Federal and State Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 22, 2025

House

House Introduced

Jan 22, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs