A proposed bill in Kansas that aimed to restrict foreign ownership of land in the state was vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly. The bill, which was put forward by top Republican lawmakers, sought to limit ownership by foreign nationals from countries deemed adversaries by the U.S. government, including China, Cuba, Iraq, North Korea, and Venezuela.
The bill would have prohibited more than 10% ownership by foreign nationals from these countries of non-residential property within 100 miles of any military installation in Kansas. However, Governor Kelly vetoed the bill citing concerns that it was overly broad and could potentially disrupt legitimate investment and business relationships in the state.
