KMHC Monthly Meeting

January 24, 2024

9:30 a.m.  Welcome and Introductions     Mary Jones, President

Minutes of the previous meeting.  

9:35 a.m. Reports 

   Board of Directors - met in December.  2024 schedule and budget adopted.

   Financial Report – Amy Campbell 

   Advocacy Committee – Colin Thomasset / Monica Kurz - March 13 2024 - Mental Health Advocacy Day.  Committee is meeting on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. volunteers welcome!  RSVP now for sponsorships, exhibitor tables and attending!

   Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Council report and reports from members serving on the Council or subcommittees.  See Annual Subcommittee Reports posted here:  https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/behavioral-health/gbhspc/gbhspc-subcommittees 

   Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess

   KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood 

   Consumer Programs - CAC, CRO, P3, Clubhouse, Other

   Parity Committee -  Amy Campbell / Rick Cagan 

   Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line - Brenna Vicoscky/Monica Kurz

10:00 a.m.   KDADS Update:  Drew Adkins and Leigh Keck

    KDADS budget and legislative issues for 2024

11:00 a.m.  Lobbyist Report    Amy Campbell 

• The Governors Budget Report was released January 11, with the Budget Director Adam Proffitt presenting an overview to a joint meeting of the House Appropriations and Senate Ways and Means Committees.  Link to the presentation below:

  Director’s Budget Presentation
  

  The Governor's Budget Report for FY 2025 is posted online.  Volume 1 is a summary of the budget recommendations, while Volume 2 covers each agency budget.  See links below:

  FY 2025 Governor’s Budget Report–Volume 1

  FY 2025 Governor’s Budget Report–Volume 2

• Agency Budget Enhancements Presentations:   KDHE   DCF   KDADS
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• HB 2345 Supported Decision Making - KMHC Testimony 
• HB 2484 - Social Work licensure compact - link to bill information  
• Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee - MHMAC - MHMAC Agenda
• HB 2487 - Providing immunity from prosecution for certain drug crimes when persons seek or provide medical assistance related to the use of a controlled substance.  Hearing Thursday at 1:30 p.m. - link to bill information
• HB 2536 - Establishing the SOUL family legal permanency option for children 16 years of age or older - allow young people ages 16 and older in foster care to identify caregivers in their community who have played a significant role in their lives. With agency and court approval, they would form a legally recognized SOUL Family.  Hearing Wednesday 1:30 p.m.  Link to bill information.
• HB 2284 - Tax Package combined and passed - veto expected - Summary CCRB

11:15 a.m.  Unfinished Business - Additional input regarding Policy Priorities from members 

11:25 a.m.  Announcements 

11:30 a.m.  Adjourn

2024 Schedule - Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, Nov 27, Dec 18

Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 27, June 26, Sept. 25, Dec. 18)

For more information, contact: Kansas Mental Health Coalition

c/o Amy A. Campbell, Lobbyist, P.O. Box 4103, Topeka, KS 66604

785-969-1617    campbell525@sbcglobal.net