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February 11, 2025

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hears Rural Emergency Hospital Bill and Others
Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held hearings on SB 82 and SB 88, worked on SB 29 and took final action on SB 126.
 

House Appropriations Committee Works on House Budgets
Today, the House Appropriations Committee worked through the last of the agency budgets, including the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
 

Senate Government Efficiency Hears Bill Regarding Medicaid Waivers
Today, the Senate Government Efficiency Committee held a hearing on SB 161. The committee also heard from Christine Osterlund, state Medicaid director and Karla Whiteside-Hicks from the Kansas Department for Children and Families. 
 

Senate Judiciary Hears Bills Expanding Hearsay Exemptions for Medical Care Professionals
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on SB 127, which expands the hearsay exception for statements made to all health care providers.
 

Senate Federal and State Affairs Works Governor Appointment Bill
Today, the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee worked on SB 105.
 

House Health and Human Services Hear/Work Bills
Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee held hearings on HB 2170, HB 2218, HB 2159 and worked 2139.
 

House Passes Bills Ahead of Incoming Weather
Today, the full Kansas House reviewed and took action on HB 2027, HB 2085 and HB 2092 ahead of the incoming weather. These bills will now go to the Kansas Senate for further review. Most legislative committees plan to meet on a limited or remote basis because of the incoming weather.