Senate Committee on Commerce 02/03/2026

Senate Commerce Committee · February 3, 2026

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Motion to restore Art Commission funds; transfer to public broadcasting

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Chair (unnamed) reported that $1,000,000 previously removed from the Art Commission for 2027 was identified as a 1-for-1 match. The chair moved to add $500,000 back to the Art Commission (which with the match could reach $1,000,000) and to remove $500,000 from Smoky Hill Public Broadcasting to fund the reinstatement; motion seconded by Senator Owens and passed by voice. One member asked to be recorded.

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Speakers:Chair (unidentified)Unidentified Speaker (requested recorded vote)

Actions:restore art commission funding

The Senate Commerce Committee reallocated $1,000,000 in discretionary funds—restoring $500,000 to the Art Commission and transferring $500,000 to public broadcasting—and then held a hearing on SB 418, a proposal to create a "by right" approval process for certain single-family housing, drawing wide testimony for and against and follow-up questions.

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