Kansas lawmakers would review certain federal heritage designations

The proposal would require the Kansas Legislature to approve the designation by concurrent resolution. This applies to a National Park Service designation of a national heritage area or national historic trail. The approval requirement applies when the designation extends beyond federal land within Kansas. If enacted, this requirement would take effect after the act is published in the statute book.

The proposal would bar state agencies from spending or transferring state funds to match federal money without approval by concurrent resolution of the Kansas Legislature. It covers national heritage areas and national historic trails. The restriction also covers similar or successor designated areas. If enacted, this restriction would take effect after the act is published in the statute book.

The proposal would bar including state property in a covered area without approval by concurrent resolution of the Kansas Legislature. It covers Kansas state land, water, property, and facilities included in a national heritage area or national historic trail. The restriction also covers similar or successor designated areas. If enacted, this restriction would take effect after the act is published in the statute book.