HB2433

Clarifying county authority over the transfer or appropriation of water by placing such authority, except for domestic use, with the chief engineer and water transfer hearing panel.

Complete·3/23/26

Kansas HB2433 clarifies county authority over water transfers, placing such authority with the chief engineer and water transfer hearing panel.

Kansas HB2433 amends state law to clarify county authority over the transfer or appropriation of water, placing such authority with the chief engineer and water transfer hearing panel, except for domestic use. The bill specifies that counties cannot enact or enforce any resolution or regulation that conflicts with or duplicates the control, regulation, enforcement, or oversight of water transfers by the chief engineer or the water transfer hearing panel. This change aims to streamline water management and ensure consistency in water transfer regulations across the state.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

RRRRRRDRDDRRDRRRRRDRRRDDDRRRRRDRRRRR

3 Nay

RRR

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Feb 26

9:30 AM

Senate Local Government, Transparency and Ethics Hearing

Jan 28

9:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Mar 23

House

House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026

Mar 17

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Mar 13

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 36 Nay: 3