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HB2240: Senate Substitute for HB 2240 by Committee on Government Efficiency - 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, increases cost to the state or makes certain changes in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities and authorizing the legislative coordinating council to act on agency requests when the legislature is not in session.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill requires state agencies to get legislative approval before seeking or implementing changes to public assistance programs that affect people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This includes expanding eligibility, increasing costs, or changing services.
Who This Affects
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families in Kansas will be affected by this change, as it ensures the state's actions align with its legislative priorities.
Key Provisions
• Requires legislative approval for changes to public assistance programs that affect people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Applies to expansions of eligibility, increases in cost, and changes in services
• Authorizes the Legislative Coordinating Council to act on agency requests when the legislature is not in session
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Timeline
Introduced
Monday, February 3, 2025
Last Action
Senate Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 31 Nay: 9
Apr 9, 2025
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