Legislative Testimony 2018

Agency staff testify before various legislative committees throughout the year to inform policymakers about programs and to provide the agency’s perspective on budget and policy proposals.

All Testimony is in PDF format, unless otherwise noted.

Adding EMS Personnel to the List of Mandatory Reporters of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation of Certain Adults. Testimony presented to the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee by Kathy Armstrong, Assistant General Counsel for Protection and Prevention Services on​ February 12, 2018

Testimony on HB 2639 Criminal Backgroung and Fingerprinting Fees​:

Testimony presented to the House Children and Seniors Committee by Sandra Kimmons, Director of Economic and Employment Services on February 8, 2018

Testimony on HB 2530​: 

Adding EMS Personnel to the List of Mandatory Reporters of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation of Certain Adults​. Testimony presented to the House Children and Seniors Committee by Kathy Armstrong, Assistant General Counsel for Protection and Prevention Services on February 8, 2018

Testimony Opposed for HB 2402:
Testimony presented to the House Committee on Appropriations by Trisha Thomas, Director of Child Support Services on January 31, 2018

SB 257: Creating a presumption of child's equal time with Parents:
Testimony presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee by Trisha Thomas, Director of Child Support Services on January 30, 2018

Overview of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in Kansas:
Testimony presented to the House Children and Seniors Committee by Sandra Kimmons, Director of Economic and Employment Services on January 29, 2018 

Overview of Kansas Department for Children and Families:​

Testimony presented to the House Children and Seniors Committee by Acting Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel on January 11, 2018.

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