House faces tough road on 426.7 million school finance bill
In Topeka with a tight budget outlook and a looming weekend deadline, Kansas House leaders expressed limited optimism for passage of a 426.7 million school funding package tied to automatic increases. Senate action by March 31 is uncertain as lawmakers weigh a three-year plan amid court orders and revenue shortfalls.
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Kansas House Members Seek harder tax hike barrier
Rep Pat George with 30 allies backs proposed Kansas Constitution amendment requiring a two thirds vote in both chambers to raise taxes. The measure would put tax increases to public vote, aiming to slow tax growth while acknowledging no major spending cuts this session.
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Senate Rejects Embryo Research Ban Amid Cloning Debate
TOPEKA AP A bid to bar using state funds for embryonic stem cell research failed in the Senate as budget talks sparked a fierce clash over human cloning. Senator Tim Huelskamp urged an amendment to the 11.7 billion dollar budget to block state agencies from funding cloning or research aimed at creating human embryos solely for research. The 25-15 vote against the amendment followed questions about scientific complexity and potential medical research impacts. Voters in November will decide if such a provision becomes part of the Kansas Constitution. House Speaker Doug Mays noted the same topic awaits debate in the House, where a similar bill could gain easier passage with a 63-vote requirement.
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Kansans debate eminent domain amendment in House
The Kansas House gave initial approval to a proposed constitutional amendment restricting eminent domain to public use only. The measure must win two thirds, or 84 votes, on final passage today to advance to the Senate and possible enactment.
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Supporters still hope to revive gambling bill in Topeka
Opponents blocked a state owned casino and track betting bill but proponents keep faith as lawmakers face rising school spending and budget pressures. Senator Barnett notes lingering interest, while the Senate stalls since 1993. House leaders wait for Senate action, though Rep. Burroughs works on a proposal.
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Statehouse
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Emporia
Senate
House
Tom Burroughs
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