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Now that March is in the books, let’s catch you up on everything that’s happened. Kansas’ “drop dead day” is April 5 and if a bill isn’t passed by both chambers, it’s no longer viable. Missouri still has until May 17 before it adjourns for the summer.
Check out our policy agendas for Kansas and Missouri, to get a sense of how legislation works for, or against, Health Forward’s purpose plan.
Here’s what we’re watching and advocating for in Kansas and Missouri:
People policy goal: People can easily access safe, quality, and affordable whole—person care.
Our stance
Power policy goal: Participation in our democracy and policymaking process improves health outcomes.
Policy issue and relevant legislation
SB 365 was voted down 18-22 on March 7th.
We provided written testimony in opposition to HB 2512, HB 2571, and SB 366. We will work with partners to continue to oppose this legislation.
Place policy goal: Our communities are healthy place where people fully participate in the digital economy and build wealth through safe, quality, and affordable housing and homeownership.
Platform policy goal: Community health is influenced by systems, policies, and stories that promote racial equity and economic inclusion.
These highlighted bills are ones we are keeping a focus on, but to see a full list of the bills we’re tracking in Kansas.
These bills highlighted are ones we are keeping a focus on, but here is a full list of the bills we’re tracking in Missouri.