3/30/09-A bill, H2178, to abolish the Turnpike Authority and shift its powers and functions to the state Department of Transportation died in the House when it failed to meet a deadline to advance from the chamber, effectively killing it for the year.

2/5/09-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would turn over control of the Kansas Turnpike Authority to the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Feuerborn, D-Garnett, H2178 would abolish the Turnpike Authority and shift its powers and functions to the state Department of Transportation.
For bill status, call 785-296-2149. In Kansas, call 800-432-3924.