SB327 — Changing the requirement that the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell joint committee on home and community based services and KanCare oversight meet in January and April to meeting at least once each quarter.
Last action — Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
AN ACT concerning legislative oversight; relating to the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell joint committee on home and community based services and KanCare oversight; eliminating the requirement that the committee's January and April meetings be held during the regular legislative session; amending K.S.A. 39-7,160 and repealing the existing section.
Bill Text
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Read SB327 on the official Kansas source →Action History
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Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
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Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar
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Committee of the Whole - Now working on
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Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar
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Committee of the Whole - Now working on
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Committee Report recommending bill be passed by
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Hearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 112-N
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Referred to House Committee on Health and Human Services
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Received and Introduced
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Final Action - Passed as amended
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Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
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Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
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Committee of the Whole - Now working on
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Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by
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Hearing: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 8:30 AM — Room 142-S
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Referred to Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare
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Introduced
Sponsors
- Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (164)
164 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 164 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cindy Holscher | Democrat | Yea |
| David Haley | Democrat | Yea |
| Dinah Sykes | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Ethan Corson | Democrat | Yea |
| Marci Francisco | Democrat | Yea |
| Oletha Faust Goudeau | Democrat | Yea |
| Pat Pettey | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick Schmidt | Democrat | Yea |
| Silas Miller | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam Thomas | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Gossage | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Starnes | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Dietrich | Republican | Yea |
| Caryn Tyson | Republican | Yea |
| Chase Blasi | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Bowser | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Shane | Republican | Yea |
| Elaine Bowers | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Klemp | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Claeys | Republican | Yea |
| Kellie Warren | Republican | Yea |
| Kenny Titus | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Alley | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Fagg | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Murphy | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Argabright | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Renee Erickson | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Billinger | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Kloos | Republican | Yea |
| Ronald Ryckman | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Stephen Owens | Republican | Yea |
| TJ Rose | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Shallenburger | Republican | Yea |
| Tory Marie Blew | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ty Masterson | Republican | Yea |
| Virgil Peck | Republican | Yea |
| William Clifford | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB327 do?
- AN ACT concerning legislative oversight; relating to the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell joint committee on home and community based services and KanCare oversight; eliminating the requirement that the committee's January and April meetings be held during the regular legislative session; amending K.S.A. 39-7,160 and repealing the existing section.
- Who sponsors SB327?
- SB327 is sponsored by Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight.
- What is the current status of SB327?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB327?
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