Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2523: Authorizing technical colleges and community colleges to affiliate with Kansas universities or colleges, authorizing state educational institutions to affiliate with accredited independent institutions and providing procedures for such affiliations.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2523 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing technical colleges and community colleges to affiliate with Kansas universities or colleges, authorizing state educational institutions to affiliate with accredited independent institutions and providing procedures for such affiliations. Primary sponsor: Steve Howe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Howe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Committee
- Introduced
- Referred to House Committee on Higher Education Budget