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Minutes for HB2464 - Committee on Higher Education Budget

Short Title

Increasing the dollar amount of state scholarships for students attending a postsecondary educational institution who have established financial need.

Minutes Content for Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Chairman Howe opened a hearing on HB2464.

Revisor Jill Wolters briefed the committee on HB2464. She stood for questions.(Attachment1)

Dr. Blake Flanders, Kansas Board of Regents, testified in support of HB2464. He stood for questions.(Attachment2)

Matthew Lindsey, Kansas Independent College Association, testified in support of HB2464.  Mr. Lindsey requested improvements to the language in HB2464 in section 1(e) on page 2, lines 5 through 7. He stood for questions.(Attachment3)

Representative Howe closed the hearing on HB2464.

Ranking Minority Member Brandon Woodard motioned to suspend the rules in order to work HB2464. Representative Wasinger seconded.  Motion carried.

Representative Howe asked what the will of the committee was in regard to HB2464.

Representative Woodard moved, Representative Wasinger seconded to pass out HB2464 favorably.

Representative Woodard offered an amendment to request a technical cleanup as noted by revisor. Representative Wasinger seconded to approve the amendment. Motion carried.

Representative Woodard moved, Representative Wasinger seconded to pass out HB2464 as amended. Motion carried.