HB2185Introduced in the House
Updating the Kansas national guard educational assistance act to include dependents of national guard members and the Kansas national guard educational master's for enhanced readiness and global excellence (EMERGE) program to include other advanced degrees.
Introduced by Education
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Updating the Kansas national guard educational assistance act to include dependents of national guard members and the Kansas national guard educational master's for enhanced readiness and global excellence (EMERGE) program to include other advanced degrees.
Where it stands
House Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
April 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 39 Nay: 1 · March 19, 2025
39
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | Yes |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | Yes |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | Yes |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | Yes |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | Yes |
| Beverly Gossage | 9 | Yes |
| Mike Thompson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Education
House Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 218-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
House Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
House Engrossed on Monday, February 17, 2025
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 112 Nay: 6
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Education
Senate Hearing: Monday, March 10, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed
Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 39 Nay: 1
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 24, 2025
House Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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