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Senate Public Health and Welfare Receives Legislative Research Briefing

Kansas Statehouse (Jan. 12, 2023) – Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee, chaired by Renee Erickson (R-Wichita), received a briefing update from legislative research staff. Staff shared the 2023 Briefing Book with the committee members and highlighted the following topics:

  • COVID-19 mandates
  • Fentanyl testing strips
  • KanCare waivers and managed care organization contracts
  • Mental health beds for adults and youth
  • Monkeypox

The committee will meet again on Tuesday, Jan. 17, for a presentation regarding 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.