Kansas legislative negotiators have agreed on a $14.1 billion state budget after settling disagreements between the House and Senate on dozens of issues.
Three senators and three House members wrapped up their talks Thursday evening. Both chambers expect to vote Friday on the compromise spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
However, negotiators left some decisions for a budget cleanup bill they’ll consider later, such as longevity bonuses for state employees. Lawmakers adjourn Friday for their annual spring break and return April 25 to wrap up the year’s business.
The compromise budget includes nearly $13 million in spending on programs for children and the disabled included by the Senate but not the House.
But the budget is likely to cut overall spending about 4 percent.