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Senate Ways and Means hears KDOT revised FY2026 request; committee concurs

Senate Ways and Means Committee · February 2, 2026
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Summary

The Senate Ways and Means Committee reviewed a revised $2.3 billion FY2026 estimate for the Kansas Department of Transportation driven by higher construction and preservation costs and concurred with the special committee’s recommendation for FY2026 and FY2027.

Unidentified presenter told the Senate Ways and Means Committee that the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requested a revised FY2026 estimate of about $2.3 billion, all from special revenue funds, an increase of roughly $662.5 million (39.26%) above the previously approved amount. The presenter said the added costs are largely for construction programs (expansion $394.1 million; preservation $177.5 million), plus contractual services for architects and engineers…

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