Highlights from the Kansas Legislature
Highlights of Tuesday’s activities at the Kansas Legislature:
— Kathe Decker, R-Clay Center, chairwoman of the House Select Committee on School Finance, outlined the framework of a $65 million funding package, which relies on using existing state revenues. The plan is the third proposal to emerge as a legislative remedy to the April 12 deadline set by the Kansas Supreme Court to fix the state’s school finance formula.
Also:
— State officials observed Armed Forces Day at the Statehouse, paying honor to state and federal military personnel.
— The Senate gave first-round approval to a bill requiring greater disclosure of expenditures of political advertising during elections.
Clock is ticking:
Tuesday was the 37th calendar day of the session, out of 90 scheduled.