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January 21, 2025

House Social Services Budget Hears Regulatory Agency Budgets
On Friday, Jan. 17, the House Social Service Budget Committee, chaired by Representative Dave Buehler (R-Lansing) held its first budget hearings.
 

Senate Public Health and Welfare Meets
Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee saw bill introductions on CMS' waiver requirements for Rural Emergency Hospitals to allow skilled nursing beds and APRNs to access the Healthcare Stabilization Fund.
 

Budget Committees Hear Update on Kansas Fights Addictions Grants
Today, Pat George, chair of the Kansas Fights Addiction Board, reported to the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Ways and Means Committees on the history of where its funds originated and the enactment of legislation. 
 

House Health and Human Services Hear from Stakeholders
Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee heard from stakeholder groups, including KHA.
 

Senate Utilities Committee Hears Bill Requiring EMS to be trained in CPR
Today, the Senate Utilities Committee held a hearing on SB 11.

Introduction of Bills
SB 41, SB 44, SB 50, SB 54, HB 2043 and HB 2039