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HB 2561

Authorizing the state board of regents to sell and convey real property valued at $5,000,000 or less without further legislative authorization and requiring the submission of an annual report listing any such real property sales to the legislature.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angel Roeser

Allows Kansas Board of Regents to sell state property under $5M without legislative approval, requiring only annual reporting of transactions.

Died in Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2561

Legislative bill overview

HB 2561 grants the Kansas State Board of Regents authority to sell state-owned real property valued at $5 million or less without requiring separate legislative approval for each transaction. The bill requires the Board to submit annual reports to the legislature documenting all property sales conducted under this new authority.

Why is this important

This bill streamlines the process for disposing of underutilized or surplus state property holdings by reducing bureaucratic delays. It allows the Board of Regents greater administrative flexibility while maintaining legislative oversight through mandatory annual reporting, potentially freeing up capital for educational investments and reducing maintenance costs on unneeded facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative oversight concerns: Critics may argue that raising the threshold to $5 million significantly reduces the legislature's direct control over state asset disposition, potentially allowing valuable property sales without individual legislative approval
  • Accountability and transparency: Questions about whether annual reporting alone provides sufficient oversight compared to case-by-case legislative review of major transactions
  • Valuation disputes: Disagreement over how property is appraised could affect whether transactions fall under or over the $5 million threshold, creating incentives for favorable valuations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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