Kansas Legislation
Resources for KPERS-Related Bills
KPERS is governed by State statute. Check here during the legislative sessions to see bills related to KPERS. If you have questions about legislation affecting the Retirement System, contact Jarod Waltner at [email protected] or 785-296-5949.
2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 Legislature adjourned sine die on April 11, 2026. KPERS monitored several related bills during this session. However, only two passed and have been signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly through one omnibus KPERS bill, Senate Bill 435.
SB 435 provides for administration and technical changes to KPERS statutes, including election of the Board of Trustees vice-chairperson rather than being appointed by the Board chairperson, updates for new KP&F affiliation contribution requirements, removal of redundant working after retirement statutes, and the addition of foreign bonds to the list of investments for the Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Fund.
These bills do not affect member benefits or KPERS plan design.
All bills expired at the end of the 2026 session and will not carry over to 2027. The 2027 Legislative session begins January 11, 2027.
If you have any questions about KPERS-related legislation, please contact Planning and Research Officer Jarod Waltner at [email protected] or 785-296-5949.
Additional Resources
- Kansas Legislature
- How a Bill Becomes Law
- For copies of presentations made during the 2026 Session, please email [email protected].