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KS Stat § 74-99b67 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b67 Project funding; limitations.

74-99b67. Project funding; limitations. (a) Project funding in the bioscience research and development voucher program shall have the following limitations:(1) At least 51% of any voucher award funds from the bioscience research and development fund shall be expended with the bioscience research institution under contract and shall not exceed 50% of the cost of the research;(2) the maximum amount of voucher funds awarded to a qualified company shall not exceed $1,000,000, each year for two years, equal to a maximum of $2,000,000 and shall be up to and not exceed 50% cost of the research; and(3) at a minimum, the qualified company shall match the project award by a one-to-one dollar ratio for each year of the project. The authority has sole discretion to authorize an in-kind contribution in lieu of part of the industry match if the authority determines that the financial limitations of the qualified company warrant this authorization.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 40; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b68 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b68 Bioscience research and development voucher — federal fund; established; disbursement.

74-99b68. Bioscience research and development voucher — federal fund; established; disbursement. (a) There is hereby established in the state treasury the bioscience research and development voucher — federal fund for the purpose of providing matching federal moneys to enable qualified companies to undertake authority approved bioscience research and development projects in partnership with bioscience research institutions.(b) The bioscience research and development voucher — federal fund shall receive all federal moneys obtained from federal sources for bioscience research and development.(c) Federal moneys deposited in the bioscience research and development voucher — federal fund shall be disbursed by the state treasurer with the consent of the chairperson of the authority.(d) On or before the 10th day of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the bioscience research and development voucher — federal fund interest earnings based on:(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the bioscience research and development voucher — federal fund for the preceding month; and(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 51; L. 2005, ch. 75, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b81 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b81 Citation of act.

74-99b81. Citation of act. K.S.A. 74-99b81 to 74-99b89, inclusive, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the bioscience research matching funds act.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 41; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b82 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b82 Purpose.

74-99b82. Purpose. In order to be competitive in our economic and educational endeavors, it is critical that Kansas make bioscience research and development a priority that is specifically targeted to improving our national ranking in bioscience research and development at bioscience research institutions. The commitment necessary to improve Kansas' performance requires significant investment in bioscience research and development. Matching funds will be available to match research dollars from federal, private and other sources of funding.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 42; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b83 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b83 Definitions.

74-99b83. Definitions. As used in the bioscience research matching funds act, and amendments thereto, the following words and phrases have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the content:(a) "Authority" means the Kansas bioscience authority as created by K.S.A. 74-99b04, and amendments thereto.(b) "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.(c) "Bioscience" means the use of compositions, methods and organisms in cellular and molecular research, development and manufacturing processes for such diverse areas as pharmaceuticals, medical therapeutics, medical diagnostics, medical devices, medical instruments, biochemistry, microbiology, veterinary medicine, plant biology, agriculture, industrial, environmental and homeland security applications of bioscience and future developments in the biosciences. Bioscience includes biotechnology and life sciences.(d) "Bioscience research" means any investigation for the advancement of scientific or technological knowledge of bioscience and any activity that seeks to utilize, synthesize, or apply existing knowledge, information or resources to the resolution of a specific problem, question or issue of bioscience.(e) "Bioscience research institutions" means all universities and colleges located in the state of Kansas conducting bioscience research.(f) "Biotechnology" means, without limitation, those fields focusing on technological developments in such areas as molecular biology, genetic engineering, genomics, proteomics, physiomics, nanotechnology, biodefense, biocomputing, bioinformatics and future developments associated with biotechnology.(g) "Life sciences" means, without limitation, the areas of medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, biological sciences, zoology, botany, horticulture, ecology, toxicology, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, physiology and any future advances associated with life sciences.(h) "State" means the state of Kansas.(i) "This act" means the bioscience research matching funds act.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 43; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b84 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b84 Bioscience research matching fund established; eligibility; purpose.

74-99b84. Bioscience research matching fund established; eligibility; purpose. (a) There is hereby created the bioscience research matching fund.(b) The bioscience research matching fund shall be administered by the authority and shall be for the benefit of bioscience research institutions.(c) In order to qualify for the bioscience research and development moneys to be made available through the bioscience research matching fund, recipients must be a bioscience research institution. Bioscience research institutions are eligible and encouraged to jointly apply for funds from the bioscience research matching fund. The bioscience research matching fund shall be used to promote bioscience research and to recruit, employ, fund and endow bioscience faculty, research positions and scientists at universities in the state.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 44; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b85 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b85 Same; application procedure; spending limitation.

74-99b85. Same; application procedure; spending limitation. (a) In order to obtain moneys from the bioscience research matching fund:(1) A bioscience research institution must provide the authority with the research grant proposal for federal, state or private funds submitted with a letter of intent to apply for a match to one of the funding agencies identified in K.S.A. 74-99b87, and amendments thereto; and(2) a bioscience research institution shall apply to the authority for a match from the bioscience research matching fund in writing within two weeks of the notice of a grant award of federal, state or private funds, and include an approved budget and an official notice of the grant award from the funding agency.(b) Upon receipt of an application to receive funds to match federal funds from one of the funding agencies identified in K.S.A. 74-99b87, and amendments thereto, the authority shall determine the eligibility for matching funds based on a finding that the bioscience research will have economic or commercial value to the state.(c) The authority shall promptly review applications for matching funds for consistency with this act.(d) The board shall ensure that no commitments for matching funds shall be made in excess of funds available for any given year.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 45; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b86 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b86 Same; use of funds; multi-year grants.

74-99b86. Same; use of funds; multi-year grants. (a) The matching funds authorized by this act are to be used to attract federal funds to the state for bioscience research and to create endowment-funded positions for bioscience faculty, research positions and scientists at bioscience research institutions.(b) The board may approve multi-year bioscience research grants.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 46; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b87 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b87 Same; criteria for use of funds.

74-99b87. Same; criteria for use of funds. Funds used under the provisions of this act shall adhere to the following criteria:(a) Be used for the purposes of matching an approved grant from a federal agency, including, without limitation, any of the following:(1) The national science foundation;(2) the national institutes of health;(3) the department of agriculture;(4) the environmental protection agency;(5) the department of education;(6) the national aeronautics and space administration;(7) the department of energy;(8) the department of defense;(9) the department of homeland security;(10) the department of transportation; and(11) the department of commerce.(b) Proposals for federal funds that contain a specific state or federal match requirement, for the purposes of this act, shall not be matched at a rate of more than 50%, except that any portion of the match over 50% may be borne by the bioscience research institution;(c) proposals for federal funds that do not contain a specific state or federal match requirement, for the purposes of this article, shall not be matched at a rate of more than 10%, provided that the state share is matched dollar for dollar by the college or bioscience research institution for a combined match of not more than 20%, except that any portion of the match over 20% may be borne by the bioscience research institution; and(d) a state financial match requirement of at least $20,000 for equipment matching and at least $50,000 for research project matching.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 47; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b88 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b88 Same; report required.

74-99b88. Same; report required. The authority shall present a report on the use of funds from the bioscience research matching fund by April 1 of each even-numbered year to the governor's office and the Kansas legislature.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 48; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99b89 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99b - Bioscience Authority|74-99b89 Same; authority to establish guidelines.

74-99b89. Same; authority to establish guidelines. The authority has the authority to establish guidelines by which eligible bioscience research institutions may receive funds from the bioscience research matching fund.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 49; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99c01 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99c - Kansas Center For Entrepreneurship|74-99c01 Citation of act.

74-99c01. Citation of act. K.S.A. 74-99c01 through 74-99c11, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the center for entrepreneurship act.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 55; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99c04 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99c - Kansas Center For Entrepreneurship|74-99c04 Purpose and duties.

74-99c04. Purpose and duties. (a) The purpose of the Kansas center for entrepreneurship is to enhance the quality of life for citizens of this state by providing increased availability of an accessibility to capital, particularly at the seed capital investment stage, encouraging wealth creation through new jobs that increase the wage base promoting new business development and encouraging individuals to invest in the Kansas center for entrepreneurship and to assist regional and community organizations in providing seed funding for entrepreneurs. The Kansas center for entrepreneurship shall:(1) Create and review policies that support and grow traditional corporate, government, nonprofit and university entrepreneurs in Kansas;(2) serve as the central portal for entrepreneurs seeking business assistance and financing options in Kansas by providing a seamless resource center clearinghouse and referral source, to include establishment of a website and a toll free telephone number;(3) lead collaborative efforts between education, research and outreach services to serve potential entrepreneurs across the state;(4) manage the center's interest-bearing accounts and develop policies and procedures to assure that moneys in such accounts are distributed to qualified entrepreneurs;(5) organize a summit to recommend policy to foster an economic climate conducive to the development of an agricultural bioscience industry;(6) work with the board of regents and Kansas board of education to create training and coursework in entrepreneurship for dissemination to elementary, secondary and vocational-technical schools, community colleges and universities; and(7) prepare an annual report to the governor and the legislature detailing the operational and fund activity of the center and recommending a legislative agenda that will encourage growth in entrepreneurship.(b) The Kansas center for entrepreneurship shall have all the powers necessary to achieve its purposes including the power to make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out its business.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 58; L. 2007, ch. 179, § 30; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99c05 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99c - Kansas Center For Entrepreneurship|74-99c05 Funding of center; awarding of funds by center to other organizations; authority to contract and receive donations; annual financial report.

74-99c05. Funding of center; awarding of funds by center to other organizations; authority to contract and receive donations; annual financial report. (a) The state shall provide an annual appropriation to fund the salaries and operating expenses of the center, as well as research and evaluation activities conducted at the request of the executive or legislative branches. Private funds and other funds may be raised to support the center in fulfillment of its purposes and duties.(b) The center may carry out the purposes of this act by awarding funds to regional and community organizations that provide seed capital to qualified entrepreneurs with an emphasis on those located in distressed and rural communities, as defined in K.S.A. 74-99c02, and amendments thereto. The center may use up to 10% of its balance as of July 1 each year to administer the center. Awards of the remainder of the funds shall be made on a competitive basis.(c) The Kansas center for entrepreneurship is authorized to enter into contracts with, and to receive donations, contributions and grants from individuals, corporations, private foundations and other governmental and non-governmental entities in fulfilling its purposes and duties. It may also receive in-kind contributions in the form of personnel, services, equipment or other items of value.(d) An annual financial report shall be made to the board of directors which itemizes and accounts for the receipt and expenditure of all state and non-state funds and contributions received.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 59; L. 2006, ch. 201, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99c07 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99c - Kansas Center For Entrepreneurship|74-99c07 Annual report of economic development activity; audit of center.

74-99c07. Annual report of economic development activity; audit of center. (a) The Kansas center for entrepreneurship shall transmit annually to the governor, the secretary, the standing committee on commerce in the senate and the standing committee on commerce, labor and economic development in the house of representatives a report stating what tax credits have been issued during the preceding year and based on information provided by the regional or local community seed capital fund or economic development agency, describing the following: (1) The manner in which the purpose, as described in this act, has been carried out; (2) the total grants given to community seed capital funds or economic development agencies during the preceding year and cumulatively since the inception of this act; (3) the number of companies and jobs created or preserved by the grants given under this act and their location; and (4) an estimate of the multiplier effect on the Kansas economy of the grants made pursuant to this act.(b) The center shall be subject to an audit by the legislative division of post audit.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 61; L. 2012, ch. 65, § 26; L. 2013, ch. 134, § 20; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99c08 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99c - Kansas Center For Entrepreneurship|74-99c08 Officers and employees not state employees; compensation and travel expenses.

74-99c08. Officers and employees not state employees; compensation and travel expenses. (a) Officers and employees of the Kansas center for entrepreneurship shall not be considered state employees, as such term is defined in any other statute or regulation, and shall be paid from appropriations to the center and moneys allocated in K.S.A. 74-99c05, and amendments thereto, for salaries and operating expenses. Subject to policies established by the Kansas center for entrepreneurship, the president of the Kansas center for entrepreneurship or the president's designee shall be authorized to approve all travel and travel expenses of such officers and employees.(b) Nothing in this act or the act of which it is amendatory shall be construed as placing any officer of the Kansas center for entrepreneurship in the classified service under the Kansas civil service act.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 62; L. 2007, ch. 179, § 31; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99c11 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99c - Kansas Center For Entrepreneurship|74-99c11 Severability clause.

74-99c11. Severability clause. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 65; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-99d15 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99d - Kansas Electric Transmission Authority|74-99d15 Kansas electric transmission authority; transferring and abolishing certain funds.

74-99d15. Kansas electric transmission authority; transferring and abolishing certain funds. On the effective date of this act, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $45,000 from the KETA administrative fund of the state corporation commission to the state general fund and transfer all remaining moneys in the KETA administrative fund and the KETA development fund of the state corporation commission to the public service regulation fund of the state corporation commission. On the effective date of this act, all liabilities of the KETA administrative fund and the KETA development fund of the state corporation commission are hereby transferred to and imposed on the public service regulation fund of the state corporation commission and the KETA administrative fund and the KETA development fund are hereby abolished.History: L. 2016, ch. 48, § 1; May 19.
KS Stat § 74-99f01 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99f - Kansas One Map Act|74-99f01 Kansas one map act.

74-99f01. Kansas one map act. K.S.A. 74-99f01 through 74-99f09, and amendments thereto, may be known and cited as the Kansas one map act.History: L. 2012, ch. 174, § 1; June 7.
KS Stat § 74-99f02 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99f - Kansas One Map Act|74-99f02 Kansas one map act; purpose.

74-99f02. Kansas one map act; purpose. Kansas one map requires the implementation of an overall Kansas land and geographic resources program through the use of a geographic information system which requires cooperative methods for development and maintenance of spatial data between state and local governments in Kansas.History: L. 2012, ch. 174, § 2; June 7.
KS Stat § 74-99f03 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 99f - Kansas One Map Act|74-99f03 Definitions.

74-99f03. Definitions. As used in K.S.A. 74-99f02 through 74-99f09, and amendments thereto, unless the context shows otherwise:(a) "Board" means the Kansas geographic information systems policy board.(b) "Geographic information" means data and datasets containing location information including, but not limited to, remotely sensed imagery, global positioning systems files, geospatially referenced computer-aided design files, digital cartographic products, spatially enabled databases, and geospatial datasets locating and describing features and their attributes on, above or under the earth.(c) "Geographic information systems" or "GIS" is an information system capable of capturing, integrating, storing, editing, analyzing, managing, sharing and displaying geographic information. A GIS involves computer hardware, software, networks and applications, as well as the people to operate, develop, administer and use them.(d) "Spatial data" is also known as geospatial data or geographic information and means the data or information that identifies the geographic location of features and boundaries on earth, such as natural or constructed features, oceans and more. Spatial data is usually stored as coordinates and topology and is data that can be mapped. Spatial data is often accessed, manipulated or analyzed through geographic information systems (GIS).History: L. 2012, ch. 174, § 3; June 7.