Kansas lawmakers approved over 50 bills, including $40M for homeless shelters; Governor Kelly may veto some, and the Senate excludes 988 hotline funding.
Kansas lawmakers approved over 50 bills after the turnaround deadline, covering healthcare, education, and crime. Notable bills include House Bill 2723, which allocates $40 million for homeless shelter construction or improvement. Governor Laura Kelly may use her veto pen on certain bills. The Senate version excludes funding for the 988 suicide and mental health crisis hotline, raising concerns about its implementation.
February 27, 2024
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