MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

Senate Substitute for House Bill No. 2111

An Act concerning agriculture; relating to the agritourism promotion act; exempting certain registered agritourism operations from local code and regulation enforcement; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 32-1432 and repealing the existing section.

Message to the Legislature of the State of Kansas

While HB 2111 may be well-intentioned, this legislation was not requested by the agri-tourism industry at large. Rather, it was requested by a single entity and rammed through the legislative process at the last minute. It is irresponsible for the Legislature to rush to amend state law on behalf of a single entity when the changes contained in this bill could have far-reaching negative consequences for the agri-tourism industry as a whole.

Additionally, this bill overrides local governments’ ability to enforce their own building codes, regulations, and ordinances on the new class of agri-tourism entities created by this bill. I do not support the Legislature’s continued attempts to infringe on local control and this bill is another example of that. Cities and counties are best positioned to partner with agri-tourism businesses to develop and enforce regulatory structures that foster this diversified revenue stream while protecting the health and safety of Kansans.

Therefore, pursuant to Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, I hereby veto Senate Substitute for House Bill 2111.

Laura Kelly, Governor

Dated April 27, 2026.