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HB 2384

Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe; requiring deeds and conveyances contain restrictive covenants prohibiting any gaming or gambling on such property; requiring a report by the Shawnee Tribe every two years for a 10-year period to the joint committee on state-tribal relations regarding the rehabilitation of the property and consultations with other tribes.

2025-2026 Regular Session

The bill authorizes the state to convey about 11.97 acres in Johnson County to the Shawnee Tribe under covenants banning gaming, with a historic preservation easement, required tri

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Bill Summary · HB 2384

Summary — HB 2384 (Kansas): Conveyance of Johnson County property to the Shawnee Tribe

Main purpose

Authorize the State Historical Society (SHS), on behalf of Kansas, to convey a specified ~11.97-acre parcel in Johnson County to the Shawnee Tribe, subject to conditions including historic-preservation protections, prohibitions on gaming, tribal consultation requirements, and periodic reporting to the Joint Committee on State‑Tribal Relations.

Key provisions

  • Property conveyed: a described tract (~11.97 acres) in Johnson County (legal description in bill).
  • Conveyance method: SHS executive director to execute a quitclaim deed on behalf of the state without appraisal, bid, or publication; not subject to K.S.A. 75‑3043a. All deeds/conveyances must be reviewed and approved by the Kansas Attorney General.
  • Restrictive covenants: deeds must prohibit any gaming or gambling on the property. The Shawnee Tribe also agrees the described land and any adjacent/nearby land will not be used as a casino or other gaming facility.
  • Historic‑preservation easement: the Shawnee Tribe must grant the state a historic preservation easement that reflects current federal preservation law applicable to National Historic Landmarks.
  • Tribal consultations: the Shawnee Tribe must engage in formal consultations with the four federally recognized tribes (and any other federally recognized tribe that had children attend the Shawnee Indian Manual Labor School) regarding rehabilitation of the land and structures.
  • Reporting: the Shawnee Tribe must provide updates every two years for a 10‑year period to the Joint Committee on State‑Tribal Relations on rehabilitation and consultation efforts.
  • Costs: the Shawnee Tribe must pay all costs related to the conveyance.
  • Effective date: the act takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

Fiscal impact

  • The Division of the Budget fiscal note reports SHS currently spends about $58,701 per year maintaining/repairing the property ($54,397 State General Fund; $4,304 agency fee funds).
  • If conveyed, SHS indicates those funds would be redirected to deferred maintenance at other state historic sites.
  • The fiscal note states any fiscal impact is not reflected in the FY 2026 Governor’s Budget Report.

Who is affected

  • Shawnee Tribe (recipient) — acquires property, responsible for conveyance costs, rehabilitation, reporting, and covenants.
  • State Historical Society and State of Kansas — relinquishes title but receives a preservation easement and reduced maintenance obligations.
  • Other federally recognized tribes — required consultees for rehabilitation planning if they had children who attended the referenced school.
  • Johnson County / local community — ownership and management of the property would transfer to the Shawnee Tribe, subject to deed restrictions.

Legislative status & related bill

  • Introduced: Feb 4, 2025.
  • Committee hearings and multiple procedural actions recorded (hearings Feb 25, 2025; referrals; readings).
  • Recorded actions show passage in the House and transmission to the Senate, with subsequent Senate readings and actions (see bill history). Companion bill: SB 325.

If you want, I can extract the exact legal description text for use in a deed or produce a one‑page fact sheet for stakeholders (tribes, SHS, county officials).

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

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