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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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2022 Kansas Legislative Recap

The 2022 legislative session began on January 10 with all legislators and participants back inside the Capitol for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. They returned to work on bills focused on the authority of state and local officials when responding to contagious or infectious diseases. Legislators also prioritized issues related to the rights and interests of children, the scope of practice for health care professionals, and the reduction of the sales tax of food.

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Sep 14, 2022

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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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