(Jan. 12, 2023) – Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee, chaired by Renee Erickson (R-Wichita), received a briefing update from legislative research staff. Staff shared the 2023 Briefing Book with the committee members and highlighted the following topics:
- COVID-19 mandates
- Fentanyl testing strips
- KanCare waivers and managed care organization contracts
- Mental health beds for adults and youth
- Monkeypox
The committee will meet again on Tuesday, Jan. 17, for a presentation regarding 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.