Kansas State University

Legislative Update

Submitted by Sue Peterson

The Kansas Legislature adjourned early Sunday, May 5. The ceremonial Sine Die session will be May 29. 

Final decisions of the Legislature for higher education funding:

• Appropriate $8.9 million for state universities, Washburn University, community colleges and technical colleges to restore the final reductions from the FY 17 allotment.
• Appropriate additional $24.1 million for state universities, Washburn University, community colleges and technical colleges.
• Appropriate $500,000 addition for the Comprehensive Grant program for need based aid to students.
• Appropriate to the State Finance Council funding to reach a 2.5% salary increase across all state agencies.

Final decisions of the Legislature specifically for Kansas State University:

• Appropriate $4 million to restore Global Food Systems Grant to K-State.
• Appropriate $520,000 to K-State Polytechnic to add professional pilot instructors.
• Appropriate $650,000 to K-State Research and Extension for K-State Forestry for statewide fire suppression efforts.
• Add the authority to sell the Pecan Field in Cherokee County, the Old Gym at K-State Polytechnic, the 4.4 acres next to International Grains Building in Manhattan, and convey back to the City of Olathe 11 acres near the K-State Olathe campus.

For information and questions regarding the 2019 Legislature contact the Office of Government Relations. 

View a PDF document for information on bills passed and signed by the governor.