Topeka ? Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is using $200 million in funds set aside for highway projects to prop up general government programs in his proposed budget.

Brownback’s proposed budget would transfer the highway funds into the state’s main bank account, where it can finance aid to public schools, social services and other programs.

Landon Fulmer, his policy director, told the House Appropriations Committee Thursday that it would be a one-time transfer.

And he said the transfer would not change the 10-year, $8.2 billion transportation program approved by legislators last year.