Scope: State (Kansas)
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Green
Date occurred: April 6, 2026
Kansas HB 2574 removes the expiration on certain cybersecurity requirements, modifies the duties of chief information security officers, and requires assessment of executive branch agency compliance with cybersecurity requirements for legislative consideration during the budget process. The bill also creates a judicial branch technology oversight council. The governor approved the bill on April 6, 2026.
Constitutional basis: Legislature using settled appropriations and oversight powers to condition budget review on agency compliance, with judicial technology council established by statute.