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SB 146

Requiring the secretary for aging and disability services and the city of Osawatomie to execute and record an amendment to the original deed for conveyance of certain real property in Miami county that amends the reversionary interest of the state of Kansas to July 1, 2046.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas extends the state's ability to reclaim Osawatomie property from an unspecified earlier date until July 1, 2046, affecting the city's long-term property rights.

Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 146

Legislative bill overview

SB 146 requires Kansas's Secretary for Aging and Disability Services and the City of Osawatomie to amend a property deed in Miami County by extending the state's reversionary interest (the right to reclaim the property) from an earlier date to July 1, 2046. This essentially delays when the state could potentially take back the property if certain conditions aren't met.

Why is this important

Property deed amendments affect land use rights and can influence development plans, financing, and long-term operational stability for the affected municipality. The extension of the reversionary date provides Osawatomie with greater certainty about its ability to use and control the property over a longer timeframe, which may affect municipal planning or facility investments.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency on rationale: The bill doesn't specify why the reversionary date is being extended to 2046 specifically, making it unclear whether this is a straightforward administrative correction or a substantive policy change
  • Lack of public detail on property use: The bill doesn't indicate what property this is or what it's used for (though "Aging and Disability Services" suggests a senior or disability facility), which may concern taxpayers questioning the arrangement
  • Minimal legislative debate: The unanimous consent calendar passage (40-0) suggests either broad agreement or insufficient scrutiny of the actual implications

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

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