As the clock ticked toward the end of the year, the Kansas Corporation Commission convened its final business meeting of 2024 on December 31. Chair French welcomed fellow commissioners Keane and Keither to discuss a packed agenda that included 32 consent items and one notable notice item.

The meeting began smoothly, with both commissioners expressing no questions regarding the consent agenda. However, Commissioner Keane recused himself from two specific items, number 12 and 13, before moving to approve the remaining consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously, reflecting a collaborative spirit as the commission wrapped up its year’s work.

The focus then shifted to the single notice item, which involved a proposed order on a petition for reconsideration from Thor Operating LLC and Keto Inc. John Myers presented the order, which ultimately denied the petition. Despite Commissioner Keane's recusal from this discussion, the remaining commissioners swiftly moved to approve the order, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining regulatory clarity as the year came to a close.

With all agenda items addressed, Chair French invited a motion to adjourn. The meeting concluded with warm wishes for a happy new year, marking not just the end of the meeting but also the close of another year of regulatory oversight in Kansas. As the commissioners departed, they left behind a sense of accomplishment and readiness for the challenges that the new year would bring.