Senate Public Health and Welfare Hears Bills and Makes Recommendations on Compact Bills and Confirmations

Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held hearings on HB 2587 and HB 2702. They recommended Mark Uhlig and Debbie Wilkerson for confirmation to the University of Kansas Hospital Authority and took action on HB 2534, HB 2533, HB 2760 and HB 2763.

House Appropriations Committee Hears about Mental Health Funding

Today, the House Appropriations Committee held a discussion on the debt study and state bonding projects. Afterwards, the Kansas Legislative Research Department provided a presentation on mental health funding for FY 2025.

House Health and Human Services Committee Hears Remote Pharmacy Bill

Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing on SB 431 and recommended favorably SB 448.

House Welfare Reform Holds Hearing

Today, the House Welfare Reform Committee received an update on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program error rate and funding, which impacts HR 1. Then, the committee held an informational hearing on SB 363.

House and Senate Debate Bills

Today, the House took final votes on SB 146, SB 368 and SB 445. The House also debated SB 300, SB 331, SB 410 and SB 412, If passed, the bill will be up for a final vote tomorrow. the Senate is slated to debate HB 2513, HB 2468, SB 498, SB 263, SB 404 and SB 419. The Senate will also take final votes on HB 2422, HB 2557, HB 2479, SR 1728 and SB 339.

Rural Health Grant Bill Heads to Governor

Today, the Rural Health Transformation Grant Bill, HB 2555, received a final vote in the Senate, passing 40-0.