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February 12, 2026

 

Senate Public Health and Welfare Meets to Hear and Work Bills

Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held a hearing on SB 431 and recommended for passage SB 430

 

 

 
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Senate Ways and Means Adds Funds for Long-Term Care

Today, the Senate Ways and Means Committee adjusted its budget bill, adding $29.3 million in State General Funds to KanCare caseloads for nursing facility daily rates; added funds for the traumatic brain injury waiver; and included proviso language that prohibits any state funds from going to physicians for abortion counseling or services.

 

 

 
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Senate Government Efficiency Committee Hears Bill Awarding Identification of Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Today, the Senate Government Efficiency Committee held a hearing on SB 450.

 

 

 
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House Health and Human Services Committee Hears and Works Bills

Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee held hearings on bills and took final action on HB 2509.

 

 

 
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House Works Elections Bills

Today, the House of Representatives took final votes and is slated to debate election-related bills.

 

 

 
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