(March 21, 2025) – Today, the Senate debated and took final action vote on Senate Bill 284, to protect 340B in Kansas. The bill was carried by Senator Brenda Dietrich (R-Topeka) who spoke about the importance of the 340B program in Kansas. The bill also saw supportive comments by:

• Senator Mike Murphy (R-Slyvia)
• Senator Bill Clifford (R-Garden City)
• Senator Stephen Owens (R-Hesston)
• Senator Mike Argabright (R-Emporia)
• Senator Kenny Titus (R-Manhattan)
• Senator Pat Pettey (D-Kansas City)

Senate Mike Thompson (R-Shawnee) and Senator Beverly Gossage (R-Eudora) spoke against the bill during debate and explanations of vote.

The bill passed the Senate on a vote of 34-6. The bill will now go to the House or could come up during conference committees.