TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A bill attacking the long-term funding problems of Kansas' public pension system is close to clearing the Legislature, though some Republicans are disappointed it won't start a 401(k)-style retirement plan for new teachers and government workers.
The House was expected to vote Tuesday on the measure. The GOP-controlled Senate passed the bill Monday on a 31-7 vote, so House approval would send it to Gov. Sam Brownback, who's all but certain to sign it.
But legislative leaders weren't sure the House would approve the proposal, because most members of its Republican majority favor moving the state toward a 401(k)-style plan for public employees.
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