75-143. Same; every act of commission same force and effect; all rules, orders and directives contained. (a) The commission shall be the successor in every way to the powers, duties, and functions of the commission in which the same were vested prior to the effective date of K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 75-141 through 75-147, and amendments thereto, and that are transferred pursuant to K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 75-142, and amendments thereto. Every act performed in the exercise of such transferred powers, duties, and functions by or under the authority of the commission shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the commission in which such powers, duties, and functions were vested prior to the effective date of K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 75-141 through 75-147, and amendments thereto.

(b) Whenever the commission or words of like effect are referred to or designated by a statute, contract, or other document and such reference is in regard to any of the powers, duties, or functions transferred to the office of governor, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the commission attached to the office of governor.

(c) All rules and regulations, orders, and directives of the commission which relate to the functions transferred by K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 75-141 through 75-147, and amendments thereto, and which are in effect on the effective date of K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 75-141 through 75-147, and amendments thereto, shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be rules and regulations, orders, and directives of the commission until revised, amended, revoked, or nullified pursuant to law.

History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 35, § 3; L. 2011, ch. 131, § 3; July 1.