Kansas SB356: 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 the bill says

An act concerning administrative rules and regulations; relating to sports wagering; authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:

AN ACT concerning administrative rules and regulations; relating to sports wagering; authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations by the Kansas racing and gaming commission. 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, 112201-2, 112-201-3, 112-201-4, 112-201-5, 112-201-6, 112-201-7, 112201-8, 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, 112201-20, 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.

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Sponsors

• Kyler Sweely (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
2. April 9, 2026: Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
3. March 27, 2026: Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 39, Nay 1
4. March 26, 2026: Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 99, Nay 25, Absent 1
5. March 26, 2026: Conference committee report now available
6. March 23, 2026: Motion to accede adopted; Rep. Tom Kessler , Rep. Rebecca Schmoe and Rep. Heather Meyer appointed as conferees
7. March 23, 2026: Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Sen. Mike Thompson , Sen. Tory Marie Blew and Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau
8. March 18, 2026: Emergency Final Action - Substitute passed; Yea 123, Nay 1, Absent 1
9. March 18, 2026: Motion to advance to Emergency Final Action adopted
10. March 18, 2026: Committee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed

Votes

• Adopt CCR (March 27, 2026): 39 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Report was adopted (March 26, 2026): 99 yea, 25 nay, passed
• Emergency Final Action - Substitute passed (March 18, 2026): 123 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Final Action (February 18, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB356?

SB356 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 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 does SB356 do?

In its own words: An act concerning administrative rules and regulations; relating to sports wagering; authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.

What is the status of SB356?

Signed into law as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SB356?

Kyler Sweely (R).

Where is the official record for SB356?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb356/