Senate approves final budget bill for 2001 term
The Senate unanimous 40 to 0 vote approves its version of the final 2001 budget after five hours of debate on pay for prison staff. House had earlier approved a similar measure. Negotiators will draft the final version, with tobacco settlement funds guiding allocations including a potential $4 million unallocated pot.
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Lawmakers reach open records bill compromise in Kansas
Negotiators for the House and Senate agree on a plan to strengthen the Kansas Open Records Act. The measure allows subpoenas by the attorney general and local prosecutors, creates an information officer for each government body, and removes all exemptions unless saved by the Legislature. The bill aims to increase public access and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
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House OKs workers' camp bill Topixa
The Kansas House approved a workers' compensation bill 123 to 1 to boost death benefits from 200000 to 250000 and pay 40000 in a single lump sum with the remainder weekly. Senate action follows negotiations among lawmakers unions business groups and state officials.
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