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SB356 • 2026

House Substitute for SB 356 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Authorizing the adoption of administrative rules and regulations concerning sports wagering by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

House Substitute for SB 356 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Authorizing the adoption of administrative rules and regulations concerning sports wagering by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Last action
2026-04-09
Official status
Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
Effective date
Not listed

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House Substitute for SB 356 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Authorizing the adoption of administrative rules and regulations concerning sports wagering by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

House Substitute for SB 356 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Authorizing the adoption of administrative rules and regulations concerning sports wagering by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

What This Bill Does

  • House Substitute for SB 356 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Authorizing the adoption of administrative rules and regulations concerning sports wagering by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-09 Senate

    Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026

  2. 2026-04-09 Senate

    Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

  3. 2026-03-27 Senate

    Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 39, Nay 1

  4. 2026-03-26 House

    Conference committee report now available

  5. 2026-03-23 House

    Motion to accede adopted; Rep. Tom Kessler , Rep. Rebecca Schmoe and Rep. Heather Meyer appointed as conferees

  6. 2026-03-23 Senate

    Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Sen. Mike Thompson , Sen. Tory Marie Blew and Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau

  7. 2026-03-18 House

    Emergency Final Action - Substitute passed; Yea 123, Nay 1, Absent 1

  8. 2026-03-18 House

    Motion to advance to Emergency Final Action adopted; —

  9. 2026-03-18 House

    Committee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed

  10. 2026-03-18 House

    Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted recommending substitute bill be passed

Official Summary Text

House Substitute for SB 356 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Authorizing the adoption of administrative rules and regulations concerning sports wagering by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

Current Bill Text

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House Substitute for SENATE BILL No. 356
AN A CT concerning administrative rules and regulations; relating to sports wagering;
authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations by the Kansas racing and
gaming commission.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:
Section 1. Pursuant to K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 77-441, and
amendments thereto, the Kansas racing and gaming commission is
hereby authorized to adopt the following proposed permanent
administrative rules and regulations concerning sports wagering as
identified and described in the economic impact statement approved by
the division of budget on February 13, 2025: K.A.R. 112-201-1, 112-
201-2, 112-201-3, 112-201-4, 112-201-5, 112-201-6, 112-201-7, 112-
201-8, 112-201-9, 112-201-10, 112-201-11, 112-201-12, 112-201-13,
112-201-15, 112-201-16, 112-201-17, 112-201-18, 112-201-19, 112-
201-20, 112- 201-21, 112-201-22, 112-201-23, 112-202-1, 112-202-2,
112-203-1, 112-203-2, 112-203-3, 112-203-4, 112-203-5, 112-203-6,
112-203-7, 112-203-8, 112-204-1, 112-204-2, 112-204-3, 112-204-4,
112-204-5, 112-204-6 and 112-204-7.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its
publication in the Kansas register.
I hereby certify that the above BILL originated in the
SENATE, and passed that body
__________________________
SENATE adopted
Conference Committee Report ________________
_________________________
President of the Senate.
_________________________
Secretary of the Senate.

Passed the HOUSE
as amended _________________________
HOUSE adopted
Conference Committee Report ________________
_________________________
Speaker of the House.
_________________________
Chief Clerk of the House.
APPROVED _____________________________
_________________________
Governor.