SB161

Requiring legislative approval prior to any state agency seeking or implementing a public assistance program waiver or other authorization from the federal government that expands eligibility for any public assistance program or increases cost to the state or making certain changes in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities..

Chamber Passed·2/25/25

Kansas SB161 mandates legislative approval for state agencies before implementing federal waivers that expand public assistance eligibility or.

Kansas SB161 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before seeking or implementing federal waivers that expand eligibility for public assistance programs or increase costs to the state. This applies to waivers or authorizations from the federal government, including Medicaid state plans, state plan amendments, state demonstrations, or waivers under sections 1115 or 1915 of the federal Social Security Act. The bill does not affect any waiver programs already in place before July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–10 · Feb 25, 2025
Current
Welfare Reform Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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10 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Government Efficiency Hearing

History

Feb 25, 2025

House

House Received and Introduced

Feb 25, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Welfare Reform

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 30 Nay: 10