Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2462

Introduced

3/16/23

Refer

3/16/23

Failed

4/30/24

Caption

Authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue bonds for the construction and renovation of a new department of nursing and student wellness center on the campus of Emporia state university.

Impact

The passage of HB 2462 is likely to affect state laws surrounding educational infrastructure financing. By enabling bond issues, this bill provides a financial framework that allows for the necessary investments in university facilities without immediately burdening the state budget. The funds derived from these bonds will be allocated towards essential upgrades, ensuring that the university can meet modern educational standards, particularly in nursing programs. This initiative aligns with broader educational policy aims to promote accessible and quality healthcare education within the state.

Summary

House Bill 2462 authorizes the Kansas Development Finance Authority to issue bonds specifically designated for the construction and renovation of a new Department of Nursing and Student Wellness Center at Emporia State University. This bill aims to enhance the campus facilities tied to health and educational support for nursing students and the broader student body. The initiative highlights a focus on improving the quality of education and student wellness on campus, which can lead to better outcomes for enrolled students in healthcare training programs.

Contention

Discussion around HB 2462 may evoke varied perspectives among legislators regarding educational funding priorities. Supporters argue that enhancing campus facilities is critical for attracting and retaining students in vital healthcare fields, thereby enriching local communities and the state’s healthcare sector. However, there may be concerns among some legislators about the financial implications of issuing bonds, especially if it leads to increased debt obligations for the state in the long run. This dynamic could potentially create divisions between those who prioritize immediate educational benefits and those advocating for long-term fiscal restraint.

Latest KS HB2462 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

KS HB1718

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University.

KS SB3032

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at all Alcorn State University campuses.

KS HB916

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at all Alcorn State University campuses.

KS S2679

JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE TO ENTER INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT RELATING TO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO FINANCE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS TO SAMUEL SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES, OR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SCHOOL FACILITIES AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DESIGN, DEMOLITION, ATHLETIC FIELDS, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $22,500,000 CITY BONDS, CITY NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue bonds for school renovations.)

KS SB3035

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University.

KS HB905

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University.

KS SB2121

Bonds; authorize issuance for Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc., health care facility renovations in Isola.

KS SB3048

Bonds; authorize issuance for Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc., health care facility renovations in Isola.

KS SB00175

An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For Student Housing At The Avery Point Campus Of The University Of Connecticut.

KS H8204

JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE TO ENTER INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT RELATING TO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO FINANCE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS TO SAMUEL SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES, OR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SCHOOL FACILITIES AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DESIGN, DEMOLITION, ATHLETIC FIELDS, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $22,500,000 CITY BONDS, CITY NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR (Authorizes bonds to finance school construction in the city of Pawtucket.)

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