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KansasHB 26472025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Authorizing the Kansas department of transportation to establish a statewide conduit system for fiber optic transmissions of broadband connections.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
transportation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Kansas broadband fund to finance projects
The law creates the Kansas broadband revolving fund in the state treasury. Money comes from user fees, state appropriations, interest, public or private contributions (including federal), and transfers from the state highway fund. KDOT can spend the fund to plan, build, repair, and maintain the conduit system and to pay admin costs. KDOT can also transfer money between the broadband fund and the state highway fund. Beginning July 1, 2026, by the 10th of each month, interest based on the fund’s average daily balance and the state portfolio rate moves from the state general fund to the broadband fund.
Kansas builds statewide broadband conduit system
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) can plan, build, and maintain a statewide conduit system for fiber broadband. KDOT can sign agreements with public or private groups to install equipment or use space when KDOT does not need it. Anyone installing or using the system must get a highway right‑of‑way permit. Using the system is optional, and only users pay the system’s fees or costs.
Fees and rules for using conduit
KDOT sets a fee schedule for entities that install equipment in or use the conduit system. Fees must cover KDOT’s actual extra costs to run, build, and maintain the system. KDOT also sets a policy to decide who gets space and creates standard terms for all agreements.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 120 Nay: 1
Yes: 120 • No: 1
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 116 Nay: 5
Yes: 116 • No: 5
Actions Timeline
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
4/9/2026HouseApproved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
4/9/2026HouseReengrossed on Thursday, March 26, 2026
3/26/2026HouseConference committee report now available
3/24/2026SenateConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/24/2026SenateConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 120 Nay: 1
3/24/2026HouseMotion to accede adopted; Senator Petersen, Senator Klemp and Senator Corson appointed as conferees
3/23/2026SenateNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Francis , Representative Essex and Representative Helgerson as conferees
3/19/2026HouseFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/18/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/17/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Klemp
3/17/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Klemp was adopted
3/17/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
3/17/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Transportation
3/11/2026SenateHearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 546-S
3/10/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Transportation
2/26/2026SenateEngrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026
2/25/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
2/25/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 116 Nay: 5
2/19/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/18/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/18/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Transportation
2/16/2026HouseHearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 582-N
2/12/2026HouseHearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 582-N - CANCELED
2/11/2026HouseIntroduced
2/3/2026House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As Amended by Senate Committee
As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole
As introduced
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