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KHA Health Care Preceptor Academy - March 27
Are you ready to sharpen your skills and take your role as a health care preceptor to the next level? KHA is excited to offer a series of complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academies across the state.
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For more information regarding this program, contact Karen Braman at (785) 233-7436, ext. 130, or kbraman@kha-net.org
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March 5, 2026

 

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hears and Works Bills

Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held hearings on Sub Sub for HB 2132, HB 2760, HB 2763 and took action to recommend HB 2478 that will now go to the full Senate.

 

 

 
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Senate Judiciary Hears Bill on Open Meeting Requirements for Legal Fees

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on HB 2593.

 

 

 
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Senate Ways and Means Takes Final Action on Rural Health Transformation Bill

Today, the Senate Ways and Means Committee held hearings on HB 2237 and HB 2393 and took final action on HB 2555.

 

 

 
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Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs Hears House Bills

Today, the Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs held hearings on HB 2626, HB 2627 and HB 2214.

 

 

 
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Senate Commerce Committee Hears Portable Benefit Bill

Today, the Senate Commerce Committee held hearings on HB 2602 and HB 2700.

 

 

 
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House Health and Human Services Hears Pharmacy-Related Bills

Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee held hearings on SB 328 and SB 448 and took final action on SB 430.

 

 

 
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House Debates Public Construction Contracts Bill and Takes Final Action Votes

Today, the Kansas House debated SB 335, H Sub for Sub SB 33 and HB 2767. The House also took final action votes on HB 2712, HR 6033 and SB 299.

 

 

 
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Senate Slated to Debate Bills Including Medicaid Redeterminations Bill

Today, the Senate is slated to debate SB 363, SB 394, HB 2332, SB 382, SB 452, SB 361, S Sub Sub 2299 and took final votes on SB 439 and SB 497, which will now to go to the House.

 

 

 
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