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Kansas Legislature

The Kansas Legislature enacts laws that impact every aspect of our lives. Through various standing committees, special committees, working groups and task forces, the legislature makes decisions about both statewide and local issues.

KHI closely monitors activity in the Kansas Legislature and prepares weekly summaries, annual previews and recaps, and special issue analysis. These efforts are designed to help keep you informed about happenings in the Kansas Legislature that affect our health and our communities.

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Week 7 of the 2026 Session

After a brief post-Turnaround break, lawmakers returned Feb. 24 and advanced a few health bills, including interstate compacts, ABA services in schools, optometry scope of practice and juvenile behavioral health. The House passed its budget; the Senate budget bill moved forward.

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Mar 04, 2026

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The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement.

KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas.

Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.

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