Kansas House Overwhelmingly Adopts Structural Budget Reform
Topeka – This morning an overwhelming majority in the Kansas House voted to adopt structural reform of the budgeting processes through a “pay-go” provision in the House Rules. The measure specifies that on appropriation bills, amendments to increase spending will not be in order unless they reduce spending by a like or greater amount.

“The 76 to 45 vote shows that there is wide support in the House for meaningful budget reform at the state level,” said Speaker O’Neal. “This is the first step towards the fundamental changes needed to ensure the long-term fiscal health of our state. The House is committed to making the changes necessary to ensure that our appropriations process supports rather than undermines a responsible budget.”