Authorizing the Kansas department of transportation to establish a statewide conduit system for fiber optic transmissions of broadband connections.

The requirement for the Secretary to set fees was modified to explicitly state that fees must recover the 'actual incremental cost' incurred by the department.

A new provision was added allowing the Secretary to transfer funds from the state highway fund to the Kansas broadband revolving fund.

A specific legislative intent clause stating that the department shall not compete with the private sector in providing broadband infrastructure was removed.

Added authorization for the Kansas Development Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds to support the broadband system.

Added bond proceeds as a new source of money for the Kansas broadband revolving fund.

Removed the specific intent that the department shall not compete with the private sector in providing broadband infrastructure.

Renumbered a list item in the funding sources section from (5) to (4) following the insertion of a new item.

Removed the original 'As Introduced' header and page 1 content that included a reference to revenue bonds and the Kansas Development Finance Authority, as these were likely removed during the legislative process before final passage.

Replaced the page-by-page line-by-line layout with a standard, continuous text format typical of enrolled legislation.

Added standard certification language at the end, including the 'Conference Committee Report' and signatures for the Speaker of the House, indicating the bill has been approved in its final form.