Executive Orders

Executive Order 24-03, Governor’s Reward for Information Regarding the Murders of Leanda Pound and Jason Bakken.

Executive Order 24-02, Governor’s Reward for Information Regarding the Murder of Joanne Johnson.

E.O. No. 24-01 proclaims states of drought for Kansas counites, authorizes and directs all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to implement the appropriate response actions assigned to them in the Operations Plan of the Governor's Drought Response Team,...

E.O. No. 23-05 establishes an advisory panel for planning, design, and construction of a regional psychiatric hospital in south central Kansas. The task force is charged with gathering public input on needs and location for the regional psychiatric hospital, and...

E.O. No. 23-04 declares a Drought Watch, Drought Warning or Drought Emergency for the counties listed, authorizes and directs all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to implement appropriate Watch, Warning, or Emergency level drought response actions, and...

E.O. No. 23-03 orders that all entities under the Governors jurisdiction shall develop and adopt a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure the timely delivery of essential functions and services regardless of the disruption to normal operations. Effective...

E.O. No. 23-02 ensures that all Kansas children and families have access to the necessary programs and services to provide our children with the best possible start to lifelong learning and healthy development through amendments to the Early Childhood Transition Task...

E.O. No. 23-01 establishes the Early Childhood Transition Task Force. The Task Force is charged with reviewing Kansas’ early childhood programs and developing a roadmap for the creation of a new state, cabinet-level agency focused solely on supporting the success of...

E.O. #22-10 bans the use of the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas executive branch agencies, boards, and commissions and their respective employees, and prohibits access on the state network.

E.O. 22-09 provides conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations so that assistance can more quickly get to impacted areas of the state during the winter storm.

E.O. 22-07 establishes the Office of Registered Apprenticeship to promote registered apprenticeships across the state to maximize the workforce pipeline, economic growth, and quality of life.

E.O. 22-06 declares drought emergency, warnings and watches for Kansas counties.

E.O. No. 22-05

E.O. No. 22-04 offers a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the conviction of any person responsible for the murder of Doris E. Branson.

E.O. No. 22-03 placed all 105 counties in either a drought watch, warning or emergency.

E.O. 22-02 relaxes or suspends licensure, certification, and registration for persons and licensure of adult care homes.

Executive Order 22-01 provides temporary relief from certain restrictions and requirements governing the provision of medical services. 

Executive Order No. 21-28, establishing the Division of the Child Advocate. 

Executive Order No. 21-27, establishing the Office of Public Advocates. 

Executive Order No. 21-26, proclaiming states of drought for certain counties. 

Executive Order No. 21-25, establishing the Governor's Cybersecurity Task Force. 

Executive Order No. 21-24, expansion of paid parental leave for State of Kansas employees. 

Executive Order No. 21-23, rescinding certain executive orders relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Executive Order no. 21-22, allowing for extensions of professional and occupational licenses during state of disaster emergency. 

Orden Ejecutiva No. 21-21, autorización temporal para otros vacunadores durante el estado de emergencia por desastre.   

Orden Ejecutiva No. 21-20, prórroga del plazo para que los distritos rurales de gestión de recursos hídricos de Kansas celebren sus reuniones anuales durante la pandemia de COVID-19. 

Executive Order No. 21-21, temporary authorization for additional vaccinators during state of disaster emergency.

Executive Order No. 21-20, extending time for Kansas rural water districts to hold annual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Orden Ejecutiva No. 21-19, exención temporal de determinados requisitos de pruebas de la tuberculina durante el estado de emergencia por desastre. 

Executive Order No. 21-19, temporary relief from certain tuberculin testing requirements during state of disaster emergency.