Votes at a glance: Kansas House advances multiple bills on water, taxes, agritourism, budget and health measures

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas House on March 11 recorded final action or committee recommendations on a slate of bills spanning water conservation, public finance, agritourism, budgeting rules and health‑care related statutes.

Key outcomes (roll calls where recorded):

- House Bill 21‑11 (water; Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program): Passed on final action by roll call, 115 yeas, 8 nays. The bill increases acreage caps for CREP from 40,000 to 60,000 acres, adjusts eligibility criteria and reporting requirements, and allows certain exceptions for high‑priority conservation areas.

- Substitute House Bill 21‑52 (public monies; deposit and investment of public funds): Passed on final action by roll call, 119 yeas, 4 nays. The bill revises requirements for public depositaries, instructs the state treasurer to establish procedures, and addresses reporting and certification requirements for municipal investment pool participation.

- House Bill 2,400 (agritourism; property tax valuation): Passed on final action by roll call, 110 yeas, 13 nays. The measure adds trail rides as an agritourism activity for purposes of agricultural property tax valuation; Representative Orapeza recorded a floor explanation opposing the bill because it bypassed committee process.

- Senate Bill…