Capitol Comments for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Upcoming Events

KHA Health Care Preceptor Academy - Feb. 27

The Health Care Preceptor Academy is designed to engage and grow current and future preceptors with key education tools and strategies to foster a strong preceptororientee relationship. This interactive program provides information and practical tools to improve preceptor abilities. As a preceptor, you can make a difference in how a new employee adjusts to your hospital.

SHIP Quarterly Webinar - March 3

The Kansas Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) is a federal-supported program to support small rural hospitals activities related to quality improvement and investments towards meaningful use of health information technology.

Administrative Assistants Educational Program - March 4

This free, interactive session will focus on exchanging best practices, brainstorming and sharing valuable tips. Active participation is encouraged.

Critical Issues Summit - March 5-6

The Critical Issues Summit brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state and promotes the importance of good governance practices. This event provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions and discussions on the most critical topics facing hospitals today.

Health Innovations Network of Kansas Board Meeting - March 9

For more information about this meeting, please contact Sarah Gideon, Executive Director, HINK, at (785) 364-6063 or sgideon@stormontvail.org.

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February 25, 2026

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hears House Compact Bills

Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held hearings on HB 2533 and HB 2534.

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Budget and Taxes Take Center Stage

Today, the House of Representatives debated HB 2745 and is slated to debate into the evening Sub. for HB 2434. The Senate is slated to debate SB 402 and SCR 1616.

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House Commerce Committee Hears Bill on Public Construction

Today, the House Commerce Committee held a hearing on SB 335.

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Senate Education Committee Hears Bill Regarding Behavioral Health in Schools

Today, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing on SB 441.

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