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KS HB2240
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Government Efficiency
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AI Summary
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Effective July 1, 2025, state agencies are prohibited from seeking or implementing Medicaid state plans, amendments, demonstrations, or waivers under Section 1115 or 1915 of the federal Social Security Act that expand coverage or increase state costs without express legislative approval through an act of the legislature.
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Changes to funding structures, day services, or targeted case management services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities also require explicit legislative consent and approval.
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State plan amendments or waiver programs already implemented prior to July 1, 2025, are exempt from these new approval requirements.
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When the legislature is not in session, state agencies may request approval from the Legislative Coordinating Council, which may approve, refuse, or designate a standing or special committee to review and make recommendations.
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"State agency" is defined according to K.S.A. 75-3701, and the act takes effect upon publication in the statute book.
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
Senate Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 31 Nay: 9
4/10/2025