House Social Services Budget Committee  is beginning public hearings for social services agencies now.

The 2025 Kansas Legislative Session began January 13.  The Governors Budget Report was released January 16 - see report here   https://budget.kansas.gov/budget-report/    The budget process this year is happening much faster than in previous years and the Governor’s Budget Report is an advisory document, instead of the starting point for the Legislature’s budget legislation.  

To testify on agency budgets before the House Social Services Budget Committee, email Francisca Hernandez at Social.Svc.Budget@house.ks.gov or call 785-296-7660.  Testimony will be due the day before the public hearing, and the hearing is at 3:30 p.m. in the House Social Services Budget Committee room 152-S.  The Committee has many new members, so it is worthwhile to get to know them as soon as possible if you have items to come before the committee. 

HSSBC Schedule:

Jan 22 – Wednesday – State Hospitals Public Hearing

Jan 23 – Dept. for Children and Families Agency Overview

Jan 24 – Dept. for Children and Families Public Testimony 

Jan 27 – KDHE – Overview – includes Division of Health and KanCare

Jan 28 – KDHE Public Testimony 

Jan 29 – KDADS Agency Overview

Jan 30 – KDADS Public Testimony