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.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

Kansas SB317 establishes new requirements for water technical assistance fund and water projects grant fund applications, including a 25-year water.

Kansas SB317 introduces additional criteria for applications to the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund. It mandates that applicants demonstrate the availability of a 25-year water supply, except when the application is for a new water supply source that will extend the current supply. The bill prohibits grants for issues related to water rights impaired by another water right. It prioritizes applications based on public health, resource management, population trends, funding sources, regional cooperation, and weather resiliency.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Feb 24
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 40 Nay: 0

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

House Water Hearing

Feb 4

8:30 AM

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 20

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Mar 18

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Water

Mar 10

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 218-N