The state conservation commission established by Kan. Stat. Ann. § 2-1904, and amendments thereto, is hereby continued in existence within the conservation division within the department of agriculture with respect to the powers, duties and functions of the state conservation commission that are transferred under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 74-5,112 through 74-5,132, and amendments thereto. Persons who are members of the board shall continue to hold such offices under the conditions and limitations in effect on the effective date of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 74-5,112 through 74-5,132, and amendments thereto.