Legislative update from Sen. Pat Pettey

Legislative update from Sen. Pat Pettey, D-6th Dist. April 4, 2014 In this issue: • Senate adjourns this week • School finance • Community forum • Kansas Health Institute • Health information Senate adjourns this week   Legislators worked long days this week finishing legislative business before the session break. The session is scheduled to end April 4. After this … Continue reading “Legislative update from Sen. Pat Pettey”

Senate passes autism bill

by Dave Ranney, KHI News Service Topeka — A House-approved bill that would require state-regulated health insurers to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism sailed through the Senate on Wednesday. House Bill 2744, which passed 38-2, now goes to the governor. “We’re very excited that it’s passed,” said Michael Wasmer, a spokesperson for the … Continue reading “Senate passes autism bill”

Legislative update from Rep. Stan Frownfelter

Rep. Stan Frownfelter, D-37th Dist. In this issue: • This week at the Statehouse • Appropriations Committee hears legislative pay raise bill • Full House amends and advances financial literacy bill • “Gotcha” amendment proposed on the House floor • House Democratic Caucus receives update on status of early childhood policy • House debates Health Care Compact • Keep in touch This … Continue reading “Legislative update from Rep. Stan Frownfelter”