march 28, 2023
Statehouse Happenings This Week:
The legislature has officially concluded its committee work for non-exempt committees. Here are a few highlights:
- SB 49 advanced with no amendments and we are eager to see this bill sent to the Governor for her signature!
- Efforts to erode local control continue and both HB 2446 and HB 2447 are above the line today. We do not support these bills and will urge Governor Laura Kelly to veto them should they make it to her desk.
- Both the House and Senate have water bills advancing through the process. We’re pleased that progress is forthcoming to ensure the longterm stability of our water supply in Kansas.
We’re looking forward to seeing many of you
in Topeka on April 4th for WEALTH Day!
Bills We’re Watching
(Click to view a spreadsheet of the bills we’re tracking during this Legislative Session)
View the committee hearings and recordings on the Statehouse Live & Archive page.
Kansas Rural Center Policy Watch
CEP is a 2023 co-sponsor of the Kansas Rural Center’s Policy Watch weekly e-updates. KRC monitors the state legislature for decisions affecting a diversified agriculture, the environment, our natural resource base, rural communities, and our local and regional food systems. The weekly e-updates also provide information about upcoming hearings, so constituents can contact legislators or attend.
Read and subscribe to their latest policy watch issues on their website.
