Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2667

Introduced
2/1/24  
Refer
2/1/24  
Refer
2/5/24  
Report Pass
2/21/24  

Caption

Concerning the lottery operating fund, increasing transfers to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

Impact

The bill's enactment could lead to significant changes in the allocation of funds for mental health services in Kansas. By designating a larger portion of lottery funds specifically for community crisis stabilization and clubhouse programs, advocates believe it could fill existing gaps in mental health support. This funding increase is anticipated to allow for expanded services, potentially aiding in crisis intervention and providing supportive environments for individuals with mental health challenges.

Summary

House Bill 2667 aims to modify the operations of the lottery in Kansas by increasing the amount of funds transferred from the lottery operating fund to support community crisis stabilization centers and the clubhouse model program within the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. This change is intended to enhance the resources available for mental health services and related support programs, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for improved mental health care in the community.

Contention

However, there may be points of contention related to the bill, particularly regarding how lottery funds have traditionally been used. Opponents might argue about the sustainability of funding allocations from the lottery for community services versus the expected returns for state revenue. There could also be concerns regarding the effectiveness of the community stabilization programs and whether increased funding will genuinely lead to improved mental health outcomes, or whether it will merely serve as a temporary fix to ongoing issues.

Final_thoughts

Overall, House Bill 2667 represents a progressive step toward addressing mental health concerns in Kansas by leveraging state lottery revenues for critical community programs. As discussions around the bill unfold, stakeholders will likely debate its long-term implications on both mental health services and state funding strategies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2146

Increasing transfers from the lottery operating fund, to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

KS HB2541

Establishing the state conservation fund, the working lands conservation fund, the wildlife conservation fund and the Kansas outdoors fund, providing for the use of moneys from such funds, requiring certain reports to the governor and the legislature and authorizing certain transfers to and from such funds.

KS HB2221

Abolishing the department of corrections alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund, creating the Kansas department for aging and disability services alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund and transferring the moneys and liabilities from such abolished fund to the Kansas department for aging and disability services alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund.

KS HB2699

Relating to the functions and operations of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.

KS HB2298

Transferring $1,000,000,000 from the budget stabilization fund to the liability reduction fund of KPERS, using a portion of the interest earnings of the liability reduction fund to provide a 2% COLA for retirants who have been retired for more than 5 years, transferring annually certain amounts from the state general fund to the budget stabilization fund and establishing requirements for the expenditure or transfer of moneys from the budget stabilization fund.

KS SB204

Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.

KS HB2690

Abolishing the 911 coordinating council and establishing the state 911 board; abolishing the 911 operations fund, 911 state fund and 911 state grant fund outside of the state treasury and establishing the state 911 operations fund, state 911 fund and state 911 grant fund in the state treasury; increasing the minimum county distribution of 911 moneys; and authorizing counties to contract with other counties for the provision of 911 PSAP services.

KS HB2784

Prohibiting the state fire marshal from wearing or operating a body camera during an on-site inspection at a licensed facility, transferring authority for certification of continuing care retirement communities to the Kansas department for aging and disability services, authorizing the secretary of aging and disability services to grant certain regulation waivers to providers of disability services, adding a definition of day service provider and providing for expanded certification of certified community behavioral health clinics after February 1, 2027.

KS HB1117

To Amend The Revenue Stabilization Law; To Create Funds; And To Make Transfers To And From Funds And Fund Accounts.

KS SB159

Creating the Kansas rural grocery store development incentive act to provide tax incentives for the development of grocery businesses in rural areas of the state.

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