The state tourism division in Kansas will become part of the Department of Commerce starting July 1. The proposal announced last year recently passed a 60-day period without action by the Legislature, meaning the order can be implemented.
Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday that the realignment "will support our businesses, our tourism industry, and will play a significant role in our COVID-19 recovery efforts." The tourism division is currently part of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
