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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..

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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 expand eligibility or increase costs. This includes changes affecting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Who This Affects

Kansans who rely on public assistance programs and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities will be affected by this bill, as it aims to ensure transparency and accountability in these program changes.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Welfare Reform

Feb 24, 2025

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