TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Legislators have returned to the Kansas Statehouse to resume their work on remaining issues of the 2012 session.
Wednesday is the 74th day out of the 90-day regular session authorized by the Kansas Constitution. Legislators gaveled back into session shortly after 10 a.m. to handle routine announcements.
Many major issues facing legislators in January remain unfinished, including proposals to change the state’s pension, tax and education systems. Legislators must finish work on a $14 billion state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Another issue commanding attention is work on redrawing the state’s 40 Senate, 125 House and four U.S. House districts to reflect changes in the 2010 census. Legislators must complete the work by May 10 to avoid delays in the August primary election.
