House Bill 2916, which passed the House 104-18, implements a new state classified employee pay plan for the Executive Branch and provides salary increases for all state employees in fiscal year (FY) 2009. The total cost of the bill is $85.9 million with $42.7 million coming out of the State General Fund in FY 2009. Very briefly, the bill:
Would codify a compensation philosophy for state employees with the goal of attracting and retaining quality employees.
For more information, HB 2916 can be found online at http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2008/2916.pdf
Utilization of Unused Medications Act
By a vote of 121-0 the House passed House Bill 2578 which creates a voluntary program by which adult care homes, mail service pharmacies, and medical care facilities can donate unused medications to be distributed by indigent health care clinics, federally qualified health centers or community mental health centers to Kansas residents who are medically indigent. The bill establishes safeguards to ensure that the medications being donated are safe and sets out regulations that must be followed by the entity dispensing the medications to protect the recipients of the donations.
For more information, HB 2578 can be found online at http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2008/2578.pdf
On the Horizon
Tax - There will be two tax bills debated on the floor tomorrow. These bills deal with sales tax exemptions for non-profit organizations and corporate income taxation changes.
Budget – House Leadership expects to begin the budget debate next week with the goal of keeping any budget increase to 5% or below. This will be no easy task; I expect lively debate on the House floor.
Health care – Also expected to be debated next week, these initiatives will continue the health care reform started by the House Republicans last year.
It is an honor to serve as your Representative. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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