Committee Minutes — SB360
Wed, Mar 11, 2026

The Chair opened the hearing on SB360. 

Assistant Revisor Ma gave a brief overview o the bill, discussed the amendment, certain other additions, and stood for questions. (Attachment 1)

Proponents standing before the committee included:

The following provided written only testimony in favor of the bill:

Proponents advocated for the passing of this bill to alleviate certain concerns,  concerns, including but not limited to:

  • lack transparency an accountability in prescription drug pricing for consumers
  • current practices by pharmacy benefit managers harm independent pharmacies
  • appearance of monopolies
  • decline in reimbursement rates for independent pharmacies impact  there sustainability
  • auto-enrollment into contracts without notification
  • medicaid reimbursement rates are outdated.
  • reimbursement structure does not take into consideration actual dispensing costs and professional services

Neutral, Written-only Testimony was provide by:

The following provided opponent testimony in person:

Opponent, written-only testimony was submitted by:

Opponent arguments included, but were not limited to, the following: 

  • The  proposed mandatory dispensing fee may disproportionately impact small businesses
  • The bill favors pharmacies over patients
  • The fairness of different reimbursement rates for different pharmacies within networks 

A lengthy question and answer period followed the conclusion of all conferee testimony.  Research was requested to validate the percentage of self-funded insurance plans in Kansas, reported to be 66.3%.   Additionally, consider looking into transparency reports regarding pharmacy reimbursements in states that have transparency with respect those reimbursements

The Chair requested members review all testimony and submit to him any additional questions. 

The Chair closed the hearing on SB360.

The Chair adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:00 P.M