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HB 2120

Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Fehrenbacher and 2 co-sponsors

House Bill 2120 aimed to allow Kansas State University to sell properties, generating $4.6 million to reduce maintenance costs and enhance operational focus.

Vetoed by Governor 4/30/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 2120

Summary of House Bill 2120

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 2120
  • Title: Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission
  • Status: Vetoed by Governor on April 30, 2025
  • Introduced: January 29, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Ethics

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2120 aimed to authorize the State Board of Regents to sell specific real estate properties on behalf of Kansas State University (KSU) and the KSU Veterinary Medical Center (VCM). The intent was to streamline the process of property sales, reduce maintenance costs, and generate revenue for the institutions involved.

Key Provisions

  1. Authorization to Sell Property:

    • The bill authorized the State Board of Regents to sell real property located in:
      • Manhattan, Kansas (known as the Unger Complex)
      • Omaha, Nebraska (located at 9706 Mockingbird Drive)
    • The legal descriptions of the properties were included in the bill.

  2. Conveyance Process:

    • The conveyance of property rights would be executed in the name of the State Board of Regents by its Chairperson and Executive Officer.
    • All deeds, titles, and conveyances required review and approval by the Attorney General before execution.

  3. Proceeds from Sales:

    • KSU and KSU VCM would retain all proceeds from the sales, which were estimated at:
      • KSU VCM: $1.1 million
      • KSU: $3.5 million
      • Total Estimated Revenue: $4.6 million for FY 2025.
    • Proceeds would be credited to the Restricted Fee Funds of KSU and KSU VCM.

  4. Exemptions:

    • The bill exempted the property sales from statutory appraisal and state surplus property requirements.

  5. Effectiveness:

    • The bill would take effect upon publication in the Kansas Register.

Impact

  • Financial Impact: The sale of the properties was expected to significantly reduce deferred maintenance costs for KSU and generate substantial revenue for both KSU and KSU VCM.
  • Operational Impact: The bill aimed to streamline the property sale process, allowing the institutions to focus on their core educational and veterinary services without the burden of maintaining unnecessary properties.

Legislative Process

  • The bill was introduced by Representative Roeser and underwent several amendments during its legislative journey, including:
    • Technical amendments to remove references to property appraisal statutes.
    • Amendments allowing for the division and separate sale of the Manhattan property.
  • Despite passing through both the House and Senate, the bill was ultimately vetoed by the Governor on April 30, 2025.

Conclusion

House Bill 2120 represented a legislative effort to facilitate the sale of underutilized properties by KSU and KSU VCM, aiming to improve financial efficiency and operational focus for the institutions. However, the veto by the Governor halted its implementation.

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

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