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Minutes for SB271 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Short Title

Updating income eligibility requirements for the state children's health insurance program.

Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 16, 2026

Chairperson Gossage called for final action on SB271.

Jenna Moyer, Assistant Revisor, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, briefed the committee on the bill.

Chairperson Gossage distributed an amendment that modified the definition concerning federal poverty guidelines. (Attachment25)

Chairperson Gossage moved, Senator Thomas seconded to pass the amendment as presented, Motion carried.

Chairperson Gossage moved the committee pass out SB271 as amended favorably, Senator Thomas seconded, Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 a.m.