Senate Committee on Ways and Means 01/30/2026

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Higher Education / Budget Subcommittee) · January 31, 2026

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Opening and procedural remarks

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Chair opened the remote session, set expectation that most budgets would be reported out without extended discussion and noted members short on time; asked members to flag items they want discussed when bills are worked next week.

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Senate subcommittee reviewed and concurred with multiple FY2026–27 agency budget estimates, approving funding recommendations and several provisos or carryforward requests; members debated retention bonuses, staffing requests related to earned-wage-access regulation, and a KU Medical Center loan proviso to benefit students on a waiting list.

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