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Vice Chair Sanders moved to report the bill favorably; the motion was seconded and carried by voice/hand vote. Committee discussion noted that the fiscal year 2025 appropriation tied to the technical college operating grants has been $10.5 million in previous material (about $1.5 million per school under the current allocation cited by a committee member), while HB 2007 referenced an appropriation of $7 million for a related line in one reference. Committee members said putting the fund name in statute would provide continuity and visibility for technical colleges from session to session even if appropriations fluctuate.

Representative Potter and others voiced caution about leaving the new fund without a dollar amount in statute, saying that could make it easier for future budgets to omit funding. Revisor Walters and other staff explained that if the fund is created in statute but appropriation amounts remain in the annual budget, appropriators can control annual spend limits in the appropriations process.

The committee carried the motion to report HB 2195 favorably; committee members closed the meeting afterward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee on Higher Education Budget 02/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee voted to report HB 2195, which establishes a named operating grant fund for technical colleges administered by the Kansas Board of Regents; the bill creates the statutory line item but does not set a specific appropriation amount.","taxTitle","Committee on Higher Education Budget , Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas","taxId",19123,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6665799,"Committee approves amendment adding institutional match and broader eligible uses to Kansas Nursing Initiative grant program",1616,857610,2474240,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2344530-63b8f77a20a7bfda6492109b404ac722&start=857&end=2474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2344530-63b8f77a20a7bfda6492109b404ac722/thumbnail_857610.jpg","/articles/6665799/Kansas/Committee-approves-amendment-adding-institutional-match-and-broader-eligible-uses-to-Kansas-Nursing-Initiative-grant-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6665799-da3a2636b6bbd99437051a4d42ed685c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771053451&Signature=dcajbnfdRv-wcAN3wWTx6QY0ZvPGQBF8VtZw-bQdoylONokZlG-twR727rbS8tz5aoWLcAH~L5ARCpNKOP~ilLuitQz7X9XBKfnkXLt2ENYhcCqaek94WtmaS1InIV2YRti-AZCUrSxUhmarW7ThNbTSvWr7IBI-8bIe8rW7WiEJJEWmmCITveBD1pc1qesrJMDmcM~Sueqv0tbO7tJGq3c~RQ9rh4x~~AzMSRX8Wut4tNs4Nrv-CVM6Tf5IlD1xXkr7Ybvr3VLgQen0q1S8ozW0d1QqJQ7ALvasrNMXHhVbZ10uBq62r0qgZANuqGBoCglLOR~2wUAmLLjve2LA2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Higher Education Budget on Friday voted to adopt an amendment to HB 2248, the Kansas Nursing Initiative Grant Program, that adds a required dollar-for-dollar institutional match, broadens allowable uses for grants and revises which postsecondary institutions are eligible to apply.

Vice Chair Sanders moved the amendment, which Representative Amex seconded. The committee carried the amendment by voice/hand vote and subsequently voted to report HB 2248 favorably as amended.

The amendment redefines a \"postsecondary education institution\" for the program to mean an institution with a physical presence in Kansas that offers a nursing course of instruction that is both nationally accredited and approved by the Kansas Board of Nursing. Revisor Walters told the committee that the change would include four additional institutions that otherwise were not captured by the statutory definition: Rasmussen University, MidAmerica College of Health Sciences, Galen College of Nursing and Allied Health Career Training.

The Legislature added a matching requirement in the amendment. The new text states the State Board of Regents \"shall require a funding match on a dollar-for-dollar basis in order to be eligible for the grant.\" Committee members and outside stakeholders also removed a specific $100,000 cap on nonconsumable equipment from the statute. Elaine Frisbie of the Kansas Board of Regents told the committee removing the dollar cap makes the program \"more evergreen and more flexible for us as an agency to administer the grants,\" allowing agencies to respond to future curricular or equipment needs without returning to the Legislature each time.

Jill Walters, the committee revisor, explained the definitional change: \"There are 4 additional universities that are post secondary educations that have nursing programs that are approved by the board and nationally accredited ... Rasmussen University, Mid American College of Health Sciences, Galen College of Nursing, and Allied Health Career Training.\" She recommended removing a redundant subsection (Section D) from the statute to avoid duplication; the committee accepted that deletion as part of the amendment process.

Some members expressed concern the amendment substantially rewrote the bill. Representative Fairchild said the amendment \"is sorta defeating one of the main points of the bill\" by striking many lines and changing program structure, and said he would oppose the amendment. Other members argued the language would provide flexibility and help schools tailor support services and faculty funding to program needs.

Committee members also discussed program administration. Elaine Frisbie said the Board of Regents administers the grant through an RFP and a competitive external review committee that includes the Kansas Hospital Association and the State Board of Nursing, and that fiscal year 2025 funding for the program in HB 2007 totaled about $3.8 million. She said the Board can allow multi-year rollovers so institutions can aggregate funds to purchase larger items such as simulators.

After adopting the amendment the committee voted to report HB 2248 favorably as amended. The committee record shows motions and voice/hand votes but no roll-call tallies in the transcript.","The House Higher Education Budget Committee adopted an amendment to HB 2248 that adds a dollar-for-dollar institutional match, expands eligible uses for grants, and revises the definition of eligible postsecondary nursing programs; the committee then voted to report the bill favorably as amended.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":80,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6665804,"House Higher Education Budget Committee backs university bonding requests, will recommend to appropriations",855,2160,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2344530-63b8f77a20a7bfda6492109b404ac722&start=2&end=857","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2344530-63b8f77a20a7bfda6492109b404ac722/thumbnail_2160.jpg","/articles/6665804/Kansas/House-Higher-Education-Budget-Committee-backs-university-bonding-requests-will-recommend-to-appropriations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6665804-3c940a282bae31c1533ac19ba7137aaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771053451&Signature=hSIjnh10L5Yt~V16vPCp8Y9TOYsfZ3KC7B54Oi0ZDB6nXc2ggwXJSUfBaO7sUCzeX3yEMoMeGq-Qfulw6O6mDG9WPsFC7BPsyfDeBAYoYLnPq7CS1roEuT7DZxs7wF27CjjUBNAd0mB6l4RmMubUssLtfMvt4M-7TeFNAj~CSjwRyn8AhgYgRiWi80bIf5wRUM0oZYZRe4hZ6mTPRHv0dZ9e9wpG5LREhsBz8ha1HuLUAHxX1arXYgvIrwVX1lBKaFRxe1llv66jw4HRTvTu0uca9TKVqCQ~M9PNQO6KkFEORmL0kPdXUfDm6YNVv1kSOk~h6YKnOufaBiM~sTQYgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Higher Education Budget voted Friday to recommend that the Appropriations Committee grant several bonding-authority requests from state universities, including a refinancing for the University of Kansas and new or expanded debt caps for several capital projects.

Chairman Turner opened the committee by presenting a one-page summary of requests and the Kansas Development Finance Authority's 2024 debt study. He said the KU refinancing of a Central District project would save about 7% and that requests also included a $60 million cap for the School of Architecture phase one, $100 million in bonding authority for new student housing at KU, and up to $60 million for a Wichita State project tied to Cessna Stadium. He said the Board of Regents and the Development Finance Authority would complete additional approvals if the legislature grants authority.

The committee discussed the potential risks of expanded bonding while enrollment trends are uncertain. \"I worry about, you know, especially housing projects and things like that, the potential to have overcapacity on campus eventually,\" Representative Fairchild said, adding that excess capacity could create liabilities for institutions and taxpayers if enrollment declines. Fairchild also cited a past instance where Kansas State said it had relied on an oral assurance tied to debt service and later sought state budget support.

Other members described bonding as a standard financing tool. \"Bonding is just like getting a mortgage,\" Representative Wagner said. \"You're in on some long term asset. There's a logic to it.\" Representative Amex said he thought the listed projects were appropriate for debt financing and moved that the committee recommend granting bonding authority for the projects outlined.

Vice Chair Sanders seconded the motion. The committee carried the motion by voice/hand vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript. Chairman Turner said he would carry the committee's recommendation to Appropriations and that the requests could be considered either as an amendment to the budget bill or in a trailer/cleanup bill later in the session.

Clarifying details from the committee record: KU refinance expected to save about 7%; School of Architecture phase one cap $60,000,000; KU student housing cap $100,000,000; Wichita State request up to $60,000,000; Kansas Development Finance Authority produced a 2024 debt study referenced on page 9 of the materials. The committee did not record a formal appropriation or bond issuance; it made a recommendation to the Appropriations Committee.

The committee moved next to separate pieces of legislation. The recommendation to Appropriations will be reflected in the Appropriations Committee's consideration and any subsequent floor amendments or trailer bills.","The House Committee on Higher Education Budget voted to recommend that the Appropriations Committee grant bonding authority requests from the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Wichita State University, including refinancing and new housing and architecture projects.","actionData","errors"]

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