Policy and Advocacy
Kansas Legislative Committee Issues Worth Fighting For
In recent years, there have been several bills introduced during Kansas legislative sessions that would directly impact the planning profession. APA Kansas has created a Legislative Committee to track bills and draft letters, as warranted, in support of our profession on behalf of the Chapter.
If you are interested in serving on this committee or helping out on an ad hoc basis, click the button below.
KS-APA Legislative Priorities
The mission of the Kansas Legislative Committee is to communicate, educate, advocate and celebrate our members, communities, and profession.
Ways we can help:
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Planners' Day at the Capitol 2025
APA KS Chapter members hosted a Breakfast Symposium on Housing on January 23rd, followed by meetings with Kansas legislators to talk about who Planners are and how we help shape great communities. We had 17 meetings with our representatives scheduled throughout the day and shared our legislative priorities around housing, land use, economic development, and transportation issues. It was a busy day, filled with planning advocacy.
Look for more updates as we look forward to Planners' Day in 2026!
Planners' Advocate at the Kansas State Capitol
Kansas Planners visited the Capitol in January and met with legislators to talk about what we do and how we can be a decision-making resource. It was a great day of learning and sharing, and you are encouraged to join the fun next year! We are organizing now, and you can get involved in the planning of the event, or just join us in Topeka to see what the Legislative Committee has been up to. Tell us if you're interested by clicking the link above, or email Karie Kneller.