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(June 18, 2024) – Today, the Kansas Legislature met in a 2024 Special Session, called by Governor Laura Kelly, to deal with state tax reform policy. The tax policy is contained in SB 1. The House and Senate then took up the Star Bonds legislation in HB 2001, designed to provide an avenue for the recruitment of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
(June 18, 2024) – In each session, the Kansas Hospital Association provides a summary of bills of interest to members.
(June 17, 2024) – Today, the legislature saw a few joint committee meetings in preparation for tomorrow's start of the 2024 Special Session.
(May 1, 2024) – The Conference Committee Reports, including CCR H Sub for SB 287 and CCR for HB 2531, continue to make their way through the legislative process and to Governor Laura Kelly
(May 1, 2024) – The final report is contained in the conference committee report on House Bill 2551. The agreement will receive a final up or down vote in the House and Senate.
(May 1, 2024) – This week was full of policy finalization but also many farewells as announcements were made about legislators leaving their current posts to run for other offices, or retiring from their current elected office.
(May 1, 2024) – While the 2024 session ended with the Sine Die adjournment, after midnight on May 1, many are asking if there will be a possible return before January 2025.
(April 30, 2024)—Today, the House and Senate Health Conference Committee met again to add language that would include a reference to the CMS guidance to prevent funding loss.
(April 30, 2024) – Today, the legislature continued taking up legislation formerly vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly.
(April 30, 2024) – The following Conference Committee Reports continue to make their way through the legislative process and to Governor Laura Kelly: CCR H Sub for SB 419, CCR HB 2784 and CCR H Sub for SB 287.
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