HB2647

Authorizing the Kansas department of transportation to establish a statewide conduit system for fiber optic transmissions of broadband connections.

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Kansas HB2647 authorizes the Kansas Department of Transportation to establish a statewide fiber optic system for broadband connections.

Kansas HB2647 authorizes the Kansas Department of Transportation to establish, maintain, and manage a statewide fiber optic system for broadband connections. The bill establishes the Kansas broadband revolving fund to manage fees and other revenues related to the system. The secretary of transportation is authorized to issue revenue bonds and enter into agreements with governmental and nongovernmental entities to install equipment or use the system.

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Sponsors

0
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Roll Call Votes

120 Yea

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1 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

8:30 AM

Senate Transportation Hearing

Feb 12

1:30 PM

House Transportation Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026

Mar 26

House

House Reengrossed on Thursday, March 26, 2026