SB 161
  • Introduced
    Feb 03, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Feb 19, 2025
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 161
Kansas Senate Bill
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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.
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House • Apr 10, 2026: Died in House Committee
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As Amended by Senate Committee

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Feb 19, 2025, Senate
Roll Call #83 - Final Action Amended - Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 30, Nay 10
YES: 30
NO: 10
OTHER: 0
YES: 30

NO: 10

OTHER: 0
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  • Apr 10, 2026 | House
    • Died in House Committee
  • Feb 25, 2025 | House
    • Received and Introduced
    • Referred to House Committee on Welfare Reform
  • Feb 19, 2025 | Senate
    • Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 30, Nay 10
  • Feb 18, 2025 | Senate
    • Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
    • Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Pat Pettey
    • Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Pat Pettey was rejected
    • Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
  • Feb 13, 2025 | Senate
    • Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Government Efficiency
  • Feb 11, 2025 | Senate
    • Hearing: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 9:30 AM — Room 144-S event
  • Feb 04, 2025 | Senate
    • Referred to Senate Committee on Government Efficiency
  • Feb 03, 2025 | Senate
    • Introduced
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