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Committee approves KPERS and state treasurer budgets; Build Kansas transfer remains frozen
Summary
The committee accepted the KPERS budget and the Office of the State Treasurer budget for 2026–27 by voice votes, and noted the Legislative Budget Committee's freeze of a $50 million transfer from Build Kansas; members flagged a Star bonds sales-tax replacement line for follow-up in 2027.
The Committee on General Government Budget approved the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) budget and the Office of the State Treasurer budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 by voice votes.
Representative Pickert moved to accept the KPERS budget "as presented" for 2026 and 2027; Representative Melton seconded, and the motion passed. The chair thanked staff for their work.
On the treasurer's budget, committee staff reported that a $50 million transfer from Build Kansas had been frozen by the Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) and that the Senate committee had concurred with that freeze. Representative Riley raised a question about a Star bonds sales-tax revenue replacement line in the 2026 budget ($1,100,000) and noted there did not appear to be a corresponding replacement in the 2027 budget; the matter was flagged for follow-up next year.
Representative Pickert moved to accept the treasurer's budget as presented (the transcript noted a $15,000,000 removal for 2027); Representative Riley seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. The chair adjourned the meeting.
Next steps: The freeze on the Build Kansas transfer and the Star bonds replacement line will be reviewed as budget work continues into the 2027 cycle.
