(Feb. 7, 2025) – Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 29. The legislation would regulate the activities of local health officers related to public health functions and revoke the secretary's authority to quarantine individuals and impose penalties for violations.
The committee heard from the following:
Proponents:
- Melissa Campbell
- Festus Krebs
- Kathy Brown
Opponents:
- Randy Bowman, Kansas Association of Local Health Officials
- Timothy Graham, Kansas National Educator Association
- Ashley Goss, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- William Wilk, Kansas Chamber of Commerce
KHA also submitted opposition testimony. The committee will meet again next week.