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HB 2172

Relating to adding an athletic trainer to the Board of Physical Therapy

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Evan Worrell

HB 2172 creates a Water Program Task Force in Kansas to assess water management risks and funding, ensuring sustainable water supply for future generations.

Chapter 138, Acts, Regular Session, 2025
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Bill Summary · HB 2172

Summary of House Bill 2172

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 2172
  • Title: Relating to adding an athletic trainer to the Board of Physical Therapy
  • Status: Chapter 138, Acts, Regular Session, 2025
  • Introduced: January 29, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Boards and Commissions

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2172 aims to establish a Water Program Task Force to evaluate and enhance the state's water management strategies and funding mechanisms. The task force will assess risks to water quality and quantity, ensuring that Kansas can meet its current and future water needs.

Key Provisions

  • Task Force Composition:

    • Voting Members: 13 members, including:
    • Chairs of relevant House and Senate committees
    • Ranking minority members from those committees
    • Additional members appointed by legislative leaders
    • Non-voting Ex Officio Members: 3 members from state agencies involved in water management.

  • Stakeholder Representation: Each non-legislative member must represent specific stakeholder groups, including agricultural producers, water utilities, and local conservation districts.

  • Membership Requirements:

    • All members must be Kansas residents.
    • The task force must include at least one member from each of the five conservation regions of the state.

  • Appointment Timeline: Members are to be appointed by April 30, 2025.

  • Task Force Responsibilities:

    • Evaluate risks to water supply and its impact on economic growth.
    • Identify steps for sustainable water management.
    • Assess current funding adequacy for water infrastructure.

  • Reporting Requirements:

    • The task force must submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor by January 31, 2026. This report will include recommendations for long-term water management strategies and funding mechanisms.

  • Work Group Establishment: The task force will also create a Water Planning Work Group to study and propose updates to the State Water Resources Planning Act.

Impact

This legislation is expected to significantly influence how Kansas manages its water resources, addressing both immediate and long-term challenges related to water supply and infrastructure. The task force's findings and recommendations could lead to new policies and funding strategies that ensure sustainable water use for future generations.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on January 29, 2025, and underwent several legislative processes, including committee reviews and amendments.
  • It was approved by the Governor on April 7, 2025, and is set to take effect upon publication in the Kansas Register.

By establishing a dedicated task force, HB 2172 represents a proactive approach to managing one of Kansas's most critical resources—its water supply.

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

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