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Minutes for HB2106 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Short Title
License renewal of treatment centers.
Minutes Content for Wed, Jan 17, 2018
Chairperson Schmidt opened the hearing on HB2106.
Scott Abbott, Revisor, gave an overview of HB2106. He advised that technical amendments would be needed as bill is a carryover from last session.
Proponent testimony was presented by:
Stuart Little testified as a proponent of HB2106, which will reduce bureaucracy in licensing of treatment facilities. (Attachment 17)
Shane Hudson spoke in favor of the passage of HB2106 stating that the redundancy of licensing and accreditation visits consume valuable resources which could be utilized in more important work. (Attachment 18)
The Committee asked several questions of the proponents. Senator Kelly asked Cody Gwaltney of KDADS, who was in the audience, what KDADS position was on this bill. He stated that they were neutral on HB2106.
Written proponent testimony was submitted by:
Steve Denny, Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals (Attachment 19)
Sandra Dixon, DCCCA (Attachment 20)
Pat George, Valley Hope (Attachment 21)
Chairperson Schmidt closed the Hearing on HB2106.
Senator Masterson asked that HB2343 be moved to Final Action. Chairperson Schmidt then opened Final Action.
Senator Masterson moved, Senator Bollier seconded to recommend HB2343 favorably for passage. Motion passed..
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
