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13 | Page April 4 I ssueHouse Bill 2222: Requires ignition interlock device manufacturers to compensate the state for the administration of the ignition interlock program. House Bill 2221: Transfers the alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund from the Department of Corrections to the Department for Aging and Disability Services, allowing for more efficient administration of the program and easier access to services for Kansans.House Bill 2215: Modifies the definition of public-private partnership to increase the allowable cost,share for certain Department of Corrections projects, providing the ability for the Career Campus project to move forward.House Bill 2110: Facilitates the State 911 Board%u2019s transition to a state agency by establishing necessary budget funds and providing flexibility to ensure the agency can provide sufficient grant funding to public safety partners.Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Increasing Dollars for Conservation DistrictsTOPEKA (3.31.2025) %u2013 Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 36, which increases the cap on the amount of money conservation districts can receive from the division of conservation and increases the amount of matching dollars the state can provide conservation districts.\ our state%u2019s diverse water quality and quantity challenges will require on-the-ground action from local partners who know their communities the best,\strengthens local capacity by providing our state's conservation districts the resources they need to effectively implement state and federal natural resource programs.\Under Senate Bill 36, the matching basis for state moneys disbursed to conservation districts will be based on amounts allocated by the board of county commissioners for such districts.%u201cKansas Conservation Districts have been a vital part of responsibly maintaining our water supply and protecting against erosion for over eight decades,%u201d said Representative for House District 116 Kyle Hoffman. %u201cBy ensuring these districts have the resources necessary to continue their important work, we are taking critical steps toward the future of agriculture in Kansas.%u201dThis bill doubles the amount of money conservation districts can receive from $25,000 to $50,000 and makes matching dollars a $2 division contribution for every $1 from counties to match the funds allocated by county commissioners.%u201cDoubling the matching funds available could allow the district to hire a second staff member to focus on education and outreach,%u201d said Senator for District 2 Marci Francisco. %u201cHelping our farmers understand the advantages of conservation practices such as cover crops could in turn have a significant impact on both soil health and crop quality.%u201dIn addition to Senate Bill 36, Governor Kelly also signed the following bipartisan bills:Senate Bill 6: Reaffirms current law prohibiting the use of ranked-choice voting methods for conducting elections.Senate Bill 58: Modifies the requirements and allocations for multi-year flex accounts, providing for additional flexibilities to maximize the efficiency of water usage and conservation.