House of Representatives

HB 2109 shields public utilities from civil liability when they authorize or enter agreements allowing law enforcement gear on their poles or structures.

HB 2085 lets Kansas water pollution permits run up to 10 years (from 5), with KDHE discretion to issue shorter terms; preserves fees and may save admin costs for many facilities.

Raises Kansas DOC cost-share for public-private prison projects from 25% to 50%, enabling use of already appropriated funds and larger donor-matched, privately funded builds.

Eliminates the $36 annual flat weight tax for non-farm trailers 3000 lb or less, cutting costs for small trailer owners; farm, apportioned, and larger trailers unchanged.