Kansas Governor Forms Climate Change Advisory Group, Initiates Climate Action Plan

On March 21, 2008, Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed Executive Order 08-03, which establishes the Kansas Energy and Environmental Policy Advisory Group. The new 25-member Advisory Group will recommend steps that the state can take to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a proposed timetable for implementation of those recommendations. The Advisory Group will consider issues such as community economic development and electricity generation, and opportunities for diversifying the state’s energy portfolio. Kansas joins 36 other states in formulating a climate action plan. Having previously denied permits to two new coal-fired power plants, Governor Sebelius also vetoed Senate Bill 327, which would have allowed construction of the plants to continue.

Press Release
Executive Order 08-03
Senate Bill 327
Governor's Message for Senate Bill 327