Chairperson Gossage opened the hearing on HB2509. Jenna Moyer briefed the committee on the bill. (Attachment3) Ms. Moyer stood for questions from the committee.

Chairperson Gossage introduced Rachelle Colombo who provided proponent testimony on the bill. (Attachment4) Ms. Colombo testified that adding nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists to the Health Care Stabilization Fund would make the minimum coverage requirement for all Advanced Practicing Registered Nurses (APRN) consistent with that which is required for all other healthcare providers participating in the fund. Ms. Colombo stood for questions from the committee.

Written only proponent testimony was provided by Travis Oller, DC, Executive Director, Kansas Chiropractic Association. (Attachmen5)

Written only opponent testimony was provided by:

Kelly Fritz, MS, APRN, Member Board of Directors, American College of Nurse-Midwives, Kansas Affiliate Chapter. (Attachment6)

Susan Hofmann, APRN, Vice President - Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association (Attachment7)

Chairperson Gossage introduced Clark Shultz who provided neutral testimony on the bill. (Attachment8) Mr. Shultz stated the bill would amend state statute to add advanced practice registered nurses to the definition of health care providers.

Chairperson Gossage closed the hearing on HB2509.