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SB 77

Requiring state agencies to provide notice of revocation of administrative rules and regulations to the public and removing abolished and inactive state agencies from the agency review requirement.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas requires agencies to publicly notify rule revocations and exempts defunct agencies from regulatory review cycles, improving transparency while streamlining government oversight.

Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Bill Summary · SB 77

Legislative bill overview

SB 77 requires Kansas state agencies to notify the public when they revoke administrative rules and regulations, and exempts abolished or inactive agencies from periodic review requirements. The bill streamlines regulatory oversight by reducing bureaucratic review burdens on agencies that no longer exist or function.

Why is this important

Public notice of rule revocations increases transparency in government rulemaking and allows citizens and businesses to understand regulatory changes affecting them. By removing defunct agencies from review cycles, the state can focus limited oversight resources on active agencies that actually implement regulations affecting constituents.

Potential points of contention

  • Notice specificity unclear: The bill doesn't specify what information the notice must contain, how agencies should distribute it, or timelines—potentially creating inconsistent public access to revocation information
  • Definition disputes: Determining which agencies are truly "abolished" or "inactive" may generate administrative disagreements, particularly if an agency is technically dormant but might be reactivated
  • Reduced accountability risk: Removing review requirements for inactive agencies could allow outdated regulations to remain on the books unchecked, creating potential confusion about what rules are actually enforceable

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

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