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Minutes for SB488 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Short Title
Expanding the scope of the inspector general to audit and investigate all state cash, food or health assistance programs and granting the inspector general the power to subpoena, administer oaths and execute search warrants thereto.
Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 19, 2024
Chairperson Gossage opened the hearing on SB488.
Jenna Moyer, Staff Revisor gave an overview of the bill. (Attachment 4) She answered questions from committee members.
Steve Anderson testified in support of SB488. He stated that the proposed changes in SB488 would revise the bill to expand the responsibilities and oversight capabilities of the office to include all Kansas cash, food, and health assistance programs. Attachment 5)
Steven Greene gave proponent testimony saying that SB488 is a critical piece of legislation that will enhance transparency, accountability, and integrity within our state's assistance programs. Attachment 6)
They took questions from committee members.
Written only, opponent testimony was submitted by:
Erin Melton, Economic Security Policy Advisor, Kansas Action for Children (Attachment 7)
Haley Kottler, Campaign Director, Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice (Attachment 8)
Chairperson Gossage closed the hearing on SB488.
