Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 161: 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 or increases cost to the state or making certain changes in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Did not advance Last action April 10, 2026: Died in House Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 161 is a bill introduced in the Kansas Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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 or increases cost to the state or making certain changes in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Primary sponsor: Committee on Government Efficiency. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in House Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Committee on Government Efficiency.