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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 99f - Kansas One Map Act › 74-99f05 Geographic information systems policy board; duties.

74-99f05. Geographic information systems policy board; duties.
The board shall:
(a) Establish public and private partnerships throughout Kansas to maximize value, minimize cost and avoid redundant activities in the development and implementation of geographic information systems;
(b) foster efficient and secure methods for data sharing at all levels of government;
(c) coordinate, review and provide recommendations on geographic information systems programs and investments and provide assistance with dispute resolution among geographic systems partners;
(d) continue to establish Kansas' leadership role in the national effort to improve capabilities for sharing geographic information and ideas with other states;
(e) promote the use of geographic information systems technologies as tools to break through structural and administrative boundaries to collaborate on shared problems and enhance information analysis and decision-making processes within all levels of government;
(f) shall be a standing advisory committee to the information technology executive council and shall provide a copy of its annual report to the council, as well as to the governor and both houses of the legislature; and
(g) shall work jointly with officials from other state agencies, organizations and county, municipal and tribal governments, as well as with businesses and organizations in the private sector who are concerned with the efficient management of the state's geographic information systems resources.
History:
L. 2012, ch. 174, § 5; June 7.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 99f - Kansas One Map Act › 74-99f06 State geographic information systems officer; powers and duties.

74-99f06. State geographic information systems officer; powers and duties.
(a) There is hereby established the office of state geographic information systems officer who shall be appointed by the governor and who shall serve in the office of information technology services.
(b) The state geographic information systems officer shall:
(1) Implement Kansas one map, an enterprise statewide mapping strategy that: (A) Supports Kansas state entities and local governments as they foster economic vitality, manage resources, educate, save and restore the natural environment, advance health initiatives, ensure public safety and support science; and (B) enables state entities and local governments to better implement and coordinate policies and programs across Kansas;
(2) implement and maintain the Kansas data access and support center, an enterprise geospatial data clearinghouse to include a central store and catalog of Kansas data and mapping services available to all state entities and the public;
(3) recruit a technical committee and appoint the technical committee chair;
(4) provide oversight for the development of the Kansas one map program and monitor Kansas one map metrics;
(5) establish and manage a Kansas one map communications plan and provide for Kansas one map education;
(6) maintain a liaison relationship with state, federal, regional, county and municipal organizations;
(7) promote, advertise and market applications, capabilities, benefits and results of the Kansas one map program;
(8) assist in the identification and capturing of funding to support the Kansas one map program; and
(9) recommend to the executive chief information technology officer rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of the Kansas one map act.
(c) The executive chief information technology officer may adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the Kansas one map act.
History:
L. 2012, ch. 174, § 6; June 7.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 99f - Kansas One Map Act › 74-99f07 Geographic information systems; state policy coordination.

74-99f07. Geographic information systems; state policy coordination.
All state departments, agencies, commissions and boards shall cooperate with the Kansas geographic information systems policy board and the state geographic information systems officer in implementing the initiatives of Kansas one map.
History:
L. 2012, ch. 174, § 7; June 7.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 99f - Kansas One Map Act › 74-99f08 Geographic information systems; funding and data access.

74-99f08. Geographic information systems; funding and data access.
Funding for the Kansas data access and support center shall be continued through the office of information technology services and shall be directed to the Kansas geological survey which currently houses and supports this function.
History:
L. 2012, ch. 174, § 8; June 7.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 99f - Kansas One Map Act › 74-99f09 Geographic information systems; agency coordination.

74-99f09. Geographic information systems; agency coordination.
In order for the state geographic information systems officer to meet the goals set out in K.S.A. 74-99f05, and amendments thereto, such officer will be supported with other office of information services as needed and available for coordination, standards development and implementation of workshops to research and promote effective uses of the geographic information systems assets and tools to achieve economic and operational benefits from the Kansas one map resource.
History:
L. 2012, ch. 174, § 9; June 7.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-101 Oath.

75-101.
Oath.
Before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, the governor shall take and subscribe the proper oath of office, which oath shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 1; March 20; R.S. 1923, 75-101.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-102 Messages to legislature.

75-102.
Messages to legislature.
The governor shall communicate to every session of the legislature, by message, the condition of the state, and recommend such measures as the governor may deem expedient; and to each regular session of the legislature the governor shall transmit the reports of all the state officers and of the officers of all educational, charitable and penal institutions required by law to be made to him or her.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 4; March 20; R.S. 1923, 75-102.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-103 Record of acts.

75-103.
Record of acts.
The governor shall keep and record, in a suitable book to be kept for that purpose, the number and title of every act presented to the governor for his or her approval; such record shall show the date of the receipt by the governor of every such act, and the date of his or her approval thereof, if he or she approve the same, and the date of the governor's return of any such act, with his or her objections thereto, if such return thereof be made; and the governor shall cause all acts which have become laws or taken effect by his or her approval or otherwise, to be deposited in the office of the secretary of state without delay.
History: L. 1879, ch. 166, § 5; R.S. 1923, 75-103; L. 1975, ch. 428, § 5; April 14.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-105 Recordation of messages to the legislature, proclamations, executive orders; requisitions for extradition and executive warrants; location.

75-105.
Recordation of messages to the legislature, proclamations, executive orders; requisitions for extradition and executive warrants; location.
(a) The governor shall keep or shall provide by executive order for the keeping of a record of all executive messages to the legislature, proclamations and executive orders which shall be signed by the governor, and the governor shall provide for the recording thereof in a book.
(b) The governor shall keep a record of all requisitions for the extradition of fugitives from justice made or received by him or her, and of all executive warrants issued by him or her. The records specified under this subsection (b) shall be located in the office of the pardon attorney.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 7; R.S. 1923, 75-105; L. 1975, ch. 429, § 1; April 29.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-106 Required signature, certain documents.

75-106.
Required signature, certain documents.
All proclamations, warrants and requisitions required by law to be made or issued by and in the name of the executive of the state shall be signed by the governor or in the absence of the governor, the lieutenant governor, or in the absence of both, a person designated by the governor or, when authorized by the governor, by the governor's electronic signature.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 9; R.S. 1923, 75-106; L. 2001, ch. 181, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-107 Federal transactions.

75-107.
Federal transactions.
The governor shall transact all the business of the state, civil and military, with the general government, except in cases otherwise specially provided by law.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 10; March 20; R.S. 1923, 75-107.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-108 Actions and proceedings; employment of counsel.

75-108.
Actions and proceedings; employment of counsel.
Whenever the governor shall receive notice of the commencement of any action or proceedings, by which the rights, interests or property of the state shall be liable to be affected, the governor shall inform the attorney general thereof, and require the attorney general to act in conjunction with the counsel of the proper party to protect the interests of the state; and in any such case, or in any action prosecuted or defended in behalf of the state, he or she may, if the public interests require it, employ such counsel as he or she shall deem proper to assist in any such action or proceeding; and in case of the absence or sickness of the attorney general, or if he or she shall be in any way interested adversely to the state in any action or proceeding, the governor may employ counsel to act in his or her stead.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 11; March 20; R.S. 1923, 75-108.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-109 Proceeds of sales of public lands.

75-109.
Proceeds of sales of public lands.
The governor is hereby authorized to receive from the treasury department of the United States, from time to time, as the governor shall see fit to draw for the same, the five percent (5%) of the net proceeds of sales of the public lands to which this state is or shall be entitled, pursuant to the act of congress admitting Kansas into the Union, and to execute proper vouchers therefor, and shall immediately pay the same into the state treasury and the same shall be credited to the state general fund.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 12; R.S. 1923, 75-109; L. 1974, ch. 295, § 12; L. 1976, ch. 311, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-110 Arms and military equipment; bonds of officers.

75-110.
Arms and military equipment; bonds of officers.
The governor may distribute the quota of arms and military equipments which the state may receive from the government of the United States. The governor shall require the officers to whom such arms or equipments are distributed and delivered to execute to the state of Kansas a bond, with a sufficient surety, to be approved by the governor, in a sum not less than double the value of said arms or equipments, conditioned for the safekeeping and delivery of the same on the order of the governor.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 13; R.S. 1923, 75-110; L. 2006, ch. 124, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-111 Suits on bonds of state officers.

75-111.
Suits on bonds of state officers.
When the conditions of any bond given by either of the state officers shall be broken, the governor shall order the same to be prosecuted; and suits may be instituted and prosecuted to final judgment against such officer and the officer's sureties, jointly or severally.
History:
L. 1879, ch. 166, § 14; March 20; R.S. 1923, 75-111.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-113 Rewards.

75-113.
Rewards.
Whenever any criminal charged with a capital offense, or with any felony, shall escape, or whenever any heinous crime has been committed in this state, the governor may offer a reward for information leading to the apprehension, delivery, or conviction, of such criminal or the perpetrator of such crime: Provided, That in no case shall the reward so offered exceed the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000).
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 102, § 4; R.S. 1923, 75-113; L. 1971, ch. 265, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-113a Same; payment.

75-113a.
Same; payment.
Any reward payment under K.S.A. 75-113 shall be made on the order of the governor from the state emergency fund, without approval of the state finance council.
History:
L. 1971, ch. 265, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-116 Employment by the governor of special attorneys and investigators to enforce criminal laws.

75-116.
Employment by the governor of special attorneys and investigators to enforce criminal laws.
The governor of the state of Kansas, is hereby authorized and empowered to employ special attorneys with the powers of assistant attorneys general and such other persons as may be deemed necessary, to fix and determine the compensations of all such persons, to make investigations and to secure evidence relative to violations of the liquor and other criminal laws of the state, and assist in the prosecution thereof, to cause to be made a complete and thorough investigation, in a way and manner and at such times as the governor may deem advisable concerning such violations; a record of the name and post-office address of each person so employed, and the nature and character of his or her employment to be kept by the governor; and each such special attorney so employed is hereby authorized and empowered, as is now provided by law, to summon witnesses, take testimony and perform all acts as may be deemed necessary and advisable in order that a complete and thorough investigation and prosecution may be made.
History:
L. 1929, ch. 265, § 1; January 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-117 Governor to appoint when judges fail to act.

75-117.
Governor to appoint when judges fail to act.
When the district judges or judges of the district court of any judicial district in the state are authorized by law to appoint some person to fill a regular term or a vacancy in a public office and said judges fail to make an appointment within ten days after the expiration of a regular term or a vacancy occurs, the appointment shall then be made by the governor of the state.
History:
L. 1945, ch. 191, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 239; January 10, 1977.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-118 Appointment of person who is under classified civil service as acting state official, when; status and powers.

75-118.
Appointment of person who is under classified civil service as acting state official, when; status and powers.
Whenever a vacancy occurs in any state office which vacancy may be filled by appointment by the governor without confirmation by the senate, if the person appointed to fill such vacancy is under the classified service of the civil service, such person may be appointed as acting official of the office or position to be filled and shall retain his or her status in said classified service during his or her tenure in such office. Any such acting official shall be vested with and exercise all the rights, powers, duties, authority and jurisdiction of the office to which such official is so appointed.
History: L. 1945, ch. 328, § 1; April 3.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-121 Acceptance of MacLennan Park in Shawnee county by the state; conditions.

75-121.
Acceptance of MacLennan Park in Shawnee county by the state; conditions.
The state of Kansas does hereby accept all of the southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of section 28, township 11 south, range 15 east of the 6th P.M., and also lots numbered five (5) and six (6) in the northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of section 28, township 11 south, range 15 east of the 6th P.M., Shawnee county, Kansas, subject to the rights of way and easements of record across, over and through said land, except the residence, the appurtenant buildings and improvements, and the twenty (20) acres surrounding the same, to be chosen and located by the executor of the will of the late Madge MacLennan.
History: L. 1957, ch. 300, § 1; April 17.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-122 Same; acceptance of Cedar Crest and surrounding acreage; conditions.

75-122.
Same; acceptance of Cedar Crest and surrounding acreage; conditions.
The state of Kansas does hereby accept the residence and the appurtenant buildings and improvements therewith, together with the twenty (20) acres of land surrounding same, said twenty (20) acres to be chosen and located by the executor of the will of the late Madge MacLennan, all of said lands and buildings located in the southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of section 28, township 11 south, range 15 east of the 6th P.M., and also lots numbered five (5) and six (6) in the northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of section 28, township 11 south, range 15 east of the 6th P.M., all in Shawnee county, Kansas, subject to the rights of way and easements of record across, over and through said land.
History: L. 1957, ch. 300, § 2; April 17.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-123 Same; acceptance of land and improvements subject to terms of will.

75-123.
Same; acceptance of land and improvements subject to terms of will.
The acceptance by the state of Kansas of the land and improvements described in K.S.A. 75-121 and 75-122 is made subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the will of the late Madge MacLennan, probate of which is currently pending in the probate court of Shawnee county, Kansas.
History:
L. 1957, ch. 300, § 3; April 17.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-125 Vacancies in office of governor; successors to office of governor.

75-125.
Vacancies in office of governor; successors to office of governor.
Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of governor, the lieutenant governor shall become governor. Whenever the office of lieutenant governor is vacant and a vacancy occurs in the office of governor, or whenever vacancies occur in the office of governor and lieutenant governor at the same time, the president of the senate shall become governor. Whenever the offices of governor, lieutenant governor and president of the senate are vacant, the speaker of the house of representatives shall become governor.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 157, § 16; February 16.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-126 Disability of governor; successors to office of governor.

75-126.
Disability of governor; successors to office of governor.
In the event of the disability of the governor, the lieutenant governor shall assume the powers and duties of the governor until the disability is removed. Whenever the governor is disabled and the lieutenant governor is unable to assume the powers and duties of the governor for the reason that the office of lieutenant governor is vacant or for the reason that the lieutenant governor is disabled, the president of the senate shall assume the powers and duties of the governor until the disability of the governor is removed. Whenever the governor is disabled and the lieutenant governor and president of the senate are both unable to assume the powers and duties of the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives shall assume the powers and duties of the governor until the disability of the governor is removed.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 157, § 17; February 16.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-127 Vacancy in office of lieutenant governor; president of senate to serve in certain capacities.

75-127.
Vacancy in office of lieutenant governor; president of senate to serve in certain capacities.
Whenever the lieutenant governor is provided by law to be a member or officer, or both, of any board, commission, council or other statutory body, and the office of lieutenant governor is vacant, the president of the senate shall be such member or officer, unless some other provision of law provides to the contrary.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 153, § 28; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-129 Governor's residence advisory commission; composition; chairperson.

75-129.
Governor's residence advisory commission; composition; chairperson.
There is hereby established the governor's residence advisory commission to be composed of eight members as follows: (a) The secretary of administration; (b) the executive secretary of the Kansas historical society; (c) the chairperson of the senate committee on ways and means; (d) the minority leader of the senate or a senator of the same party designated by the minority leader; (e) the chairperson of the house of representatives committee on appropriations; (f) the minority leader of the house of representatives or a house member of the same party designated by the minority leader; (g) the governor's spouse or a person designated by the governor; and (h) the president of the friends of cedar crest association or an officer of such association designated by the president. The secretary of administration shall serve as chairperson of the governor's residence advisory commission.
History:
L. 1976, ch. 333, § 2; L. 1978, ch. 200, § 6; L. 1978, ch. 330, § 10; L. 1986, ch. 315, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 196, § 11; February 19.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-130 Same; annual report and recommendations to legislature.

75-130.
Same; annual report and recommendations to legislature.
The governor's residence advisory commission shall report to the legislature annually on the condition and state of repair of the governor's residence and its grounds and appurtenances, including fixed and movable equipment. The commission may incorporate within its report specific recommendations for furnishings, fixtures, security devices and systems, remodeling, repairs, replacements, additions and other improvements or alterations to the governor's residence and its grounds and appurtenances, including fixed and movable equipment.
History: L. 1976, ch. 333, § 3; March 23.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-131 Same; acceptance of gifts and donations.

75-131.
Same; acceptance of gifts and donations.
The governor's residence advisory commission shall have the power to accept on behalf of the state any gift or donation made for the purpose of furnishing, improving or beautifying the governor's residence or its grounds or appurtenances.
History: L. 1976, ch. 333, § 4; March 23.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-131a Grants, gifts or other donations for Cedar Crest; acceptance by secretary of administration; prior consultation with advisory committee; deposit of monetary gifts.

75-131a.
Grants, gifts or other donations for Cedar Crest; acceptance by secretary of administration; prior consultation with advisory committee; deposit of monetary gifts.
(a) In addition to the authority granted to the governor's residence advisory commission, the secretary of administration is hereby authorized to accept on behalf of the state any grants, gifts, contributions, bequests or donations of personal property or money for the purpose of restoring, renovating, furnishing, improving or beautifying the property identified in K.S.A. 75-121, and amendments thereto, which is known as Cedar Crest. Prior to accepting such a grant, gift, contribution, bequest or donation, the secretary of administration may advise and consult with the governor's residence advisory commission. If any donation of money is subject to terms and conditions established by the donor, the governor's residence advisory commission shall be advised of the donation and its associated terms and conditions prior to acceptance by the secretary of administration.
(b) Any moneys donated for Cedar Crest and received and accepted by the secretary of administration shall be paid to the department of administration and shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the executive mansion gifts fund.
History:
L. 1999, ch. 33, § 2; April 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-132 Transition in office of governor; incoming governor, defined.

75-132.
Transition in office of governor; incoming governor, defined.
As used in this act "incoming governor" means the person who is the apparent successful candidate for the office of governor, as ascertained by the secretary of state following the general election for such office. The secretary of state shall make such determination on the day next following such election or as soon thereafter as such fact can be ascertained.
History:
L. 1980, ch. 277, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-133 Same; purpose of act.

75-133.
Same; purpose of act.
The legislature hereby declares it to be the purpose of this act to promote the orderly transfer of the executive power of the office of governor upon the expiration of the term of office of a governor and the inauguration of a new governor.
History:
L. 1980, ch. 277, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-134 Same; services and facilities to be provided incoming governor.

75-134.
Same; services and facilities to be provided incoming governor.
(a) In preparing for the assumption of official duties as governor, each incoming governor who is not the governor currently in office, shall be provided necessary services and facilities, including:
(1) The use of office space, located on the first or second floor of the state capitol, appropriately equipped with furniture, furnishings, office machines and equipment, and office supplies as determined by the secretary of administration after consultation with the incoming governor;
(2) staff members, to be selected by the incoming governor, at rates of compensation determined by him or her within the limitations of appropriations therefor and paid therefrom by the director of the budget. Whenever requested by the incoming governor, any employee of any agency of the executive branch of the state government may be assigned to such staff on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis and while so assigned such employee shall be responsible only to the incoming governor for the performance of duties for which assigned. Any employee so assigned shall continue to receive the compensation provided by law for his or her regular employment, and shall retain the rights and privileges of such regular employment without interruption. Persons appointed as staff members under this subsection, other than those assigned from state agencies, shall be within the unclassified service;
(3) payment of expenses by the director of the budget within the limitations of appropriations therefor, for:
(i) services of experts and consultants;
(ii) travel expenses and subsistence allowances for persons serving without compensation;
(iii) mailing and telecommunications services; and
(iv) printing and binding services.
(b) In the case where the incoming governor is the incumbent governor, there shall be no expenditures of funds for the provision of services and facilities to such incumbent under this act, and any funds appropriated for such purposes shall be lapsed.
History:
L. 1980, ch. 277, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-135 Same; services and facilities to be provided to person leaving office of governor; compensation.

75-135.
Same; services and facilities to be provided to person leaving office of governor; compensation.
(a) For the purpose of promoting the orderly transfer of the executive power of the office of governor upon the expiration of his or her term of office, the person leaving the office of governor shall be provided:
(1) The use of office space, appropriately equipped with furniture, furnishings, office machines and equipment and office supplies as determined by the secretary of administration;
(2) secretarial and such other staff assistance as may be deemed necessary by the person leaving office and compensated by the director of the budget within the limitations of appropriations made therefor; and
(3) mailing and communications services the cost of which shall be paid by the director of the budget within the limitations of appropriations made therefor.
(b) During the thirty (30) days following the expiration of his or her term as governor, the person leaving such office shall be compensated at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each day spent in the city of Topeka in completing the business of his or her term of governor and assisting in the transfer of such office to the incoming governor plus actual traveling and necessary expenses incurred in connection therewith.
History:
L. 1980, ch. 277, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-136 Same; duties of person leaving office of governor.

75-136.
Same; duties of person leaving office of governor.
It shall be incumbent upon the outgoing governor to: (a) Advise with the incoming governor with regard to current ongoing programs of the state and to assist him or her in establishing channels of communications with state agencies; and
(b) provide the incoming governor access to all records, correspondence and other papers of the office which are required to be kept and maintained under the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of K.S.A. 75-104.
History:
L. 1980, ch. 277, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-137 Same; appropriation to finance transition; amount to be included in budget.

75-137.
Same; appropriation to finance transition; amount to be included in budget.
There are authorized to be appropriated for the director of the budget all funds necessary for carrying out the purposes of this act but not to exceed $150,000 for any one gubernatorial transition to remain available during the fiscal year in which the transition occurs. The governor shall include in the budget transmitted to the legislature, for each fiscal year in which the governor's regular term of office will expire, a proposed appropriation for carrying out the purposes of this act.
History:
L. 1980, ch. 277, § 7; L. 1982, ch. 345, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 1 - Governor › 75-138 Commission on autism; membership; appointment; duties; meetings; expense allowances.

75-138.
Commission on autism; membership; appointment; duties; meetings; expense allowances.
(a) There is hereby established within the governor's department a commission on autism consisting of not more than 15 members appointed by the governor from representatives of state and local governmental agencies, educational professionals knowledgeable in the field of autism, persons licensed to practice medicine and surgery who have expertise in the field of autism, representatives of private organizations involved in assisting autistic persons and their families, providers of services to autistic individuals, consumers of services to autistic individuals and representatives of the general public. The members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
(b) The commission on autism shall advise the office of the governor in regard to matters relating to autism, shall make recommendations to the governor concerning the implementation of the findings and recommendations of the task force on autism created under 1987 House Concurrent Resolution No. 5017 [L. 1987, ch. 416] and shall monitor developments within the field of autism relating to the needs of persons with autism.
(c) The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the commission shall be designated by the governor. The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson but no more than four times a year. A majority of all the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
(d) The members of the commission attending meetings of the commission, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by the commission, shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223 and amendments thereto. Amounts paid under this subsection (d) shall be from appropriations to the governor's department upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson of the commission or a person designated by the chairperson.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 290, § 1; July 1.