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Higher‑education budget panel corrects $1.7 million reappropriation for Emporia State
Summary
The committee reopened Emporia State University’s budget to correct $1.7 million in reappropriations, approved the correction unanimously and closed the budget 'as amended.' The chair acknowledged responsibility for the error on the record.
The Committee on Higher Education Budget voted to correct a $1,700,000 reappropriation error in Emporia State University’s budget and then closed the item.
Chair opened the session by acknowledging a prior mistake, saying, "I admitted a mistake," and explained that Representative Sawyer’s questions prompted a review that identified the reappropriation issue. The chair said the correction was intended to maintain parity "on the same sheet of music" across three regional institutions.
The chair moved to remove the $1.7 million reappropriation and Representative Sweely seconded the motion. Representative Amex asked whether the net change was smaller after adjustments; the chair confirmed the net was less. The committee then voted and the motion passed.
Immediately after, the chair made a motion to reclose the Emporia State budget "as amended," which was seconded and adopted. The committee also approved minutes from the Jan. 14, 2026 budget meeting by unanimous voice vote.
The item concluded with the chair thanking the committee for correcting the error and noting the need for continued vigilance on large, complex budgets.
